The International Forensic Research Institute at FIU is offering FREE hands-on training workshops in the
area of trace evidence and drugs. These courses are targeted to forensic science practitioners that work in
state and local public forensic laboratories. The training is sponsored by NIJ and is offered at no charge to
participants (registration fees, airfare, per-diem and accommodation). The following workshops will be
offered this year: 1. Mass Spectrometry for Trace Evidence Workshop (for beginner and intermediate
examiners): May 14-18th 2012 (trace evidence and drugs) 2. Examination and Comparison of Glass
Evidence: May 21st-25th, 2012 (for beginner and intermediate examiners) 3. Forensic Examination and
Comparison of Paint, Tapes, and Adhesives with a Focus on Interpretation of the Evidence (for
intermediate examiners): June 25th-29th 2012 4. Elemental Analysis of Forensic Evidence with focus a on
Interpretation (for intermediate and advanced level examiners): November 12th-16th, 2012 We would
like to ask ASCLD if this email can be distributed to your email list and also post a brochure on your
website to advertise the training opportunity. The application deadline HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 6th,
2012.
For more information and application materials visit http://teaf.fiu.edu