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The Town of Sahuarita, AZ (just south Tucson) also has an opening for Crime Scene Specialist.  The link to the employment website is as follows:
 
http://www.ci.sahuarita.az.us/index.php/employment

The Town of Marana has a job posting for Crime Scene Specialist.  The link to the employment website is the following:

http://www.marana.com/jobs.aspx?isemployer=false&jobid=300

IAI Crime Scene Certification Preparation CCSI, CCSA & CSCSA

This course will help better prepare an individual who is taking the IAI Certification Test by providing and reviewing hundreds of sample questions pertaining to crime scene examination and analyzing. The number one reason why most crime scene investigations fail is because of inadequate crime scene processing. Working a crime scene, whether minor or major, is a process that involves a wide range of skills. This course was also developed as a refresher workshop for crime scene officers, or for the new officer with limited exposure and experience in crime scene processing. The detection, collection, documentation and preservation of physical evidence are key elements involved in every crime scene.

Tests are administered on the final day of the course to those who have submitted applications and received prior approval from the IAI. When submitting applications, please allow at least 60 days for processing. More information on the application and submittal can be found the IAI’s website: www.theiai.org

It is highly recommended that all attendess read the required text books prior to the course and bring the books to the course.

IAI Approved

To submit an application, go to www.cityofhenderson.com/human_resources and click on the ‘City Employment’ and ‘Public Career Opportunities’ links to view the following public recruitment and apply online:

• FORENSIC LABORATORY EVIDENCE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

Closing Date – 4/30/2012 @ 12:00 p.m.

Salary – $24.17 – $38.07 / Hourly, $47,759.92 – $75, 226.32 Annually

You may print the job announcement for important dates as well as required reading material or supplemental questionnaires from the site or get a copy from Human Resources.

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 267-1939 or 267-1940

Digital Camera Operation and Crime Scene Photography Training

May 8-9, 2012

Arizona DPS
11101 W. Peoria Ave.
Youngtown, AZ

$35.00 for AIC Member
$50.00 for Non-member

Contact Dick Parkans for additional information and equipment that is required for the class, as well as class hours.

Policies to Reduce Erroneous Exclusions

Free Training Opportunity

Sponsored by: The Arizona Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory and The Arizona Identification Council

Instructors:  Eric Ray and Penny Dechant
Date/Time:  April 12, 2012  9am – 12pm
Free lunch provided by the AIC at 12pm
Location:  Arizona DPS Headquarters
   2102 W. Encanto Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85009
Cost:   Free
Please RSVP to Eric Ray or Penny Dechant as there are a limited number of seats.

Class Description:

Now that many agencies are verifying exclusion decisions, they are finding more and more exclusion errors. Recent studies show that the ACE-V method may produce a surprisingly high number of erroneous exclusions. However, most latent print experts have received no training on how to prevent these errors. The Arizona Department of Public Safety has implemented a number of policies to recognize and reduce exclusion errors. Verification of exclusion decisions is a big first step, but other policy changes at each step of the ACE process can also improve comparison decisions. This presentation will outline these policies, the reasons behind them, and their effectiveness. The class is intended for latent print examiners and supervisors.

We have a couple of vacancies on the Crime Scene Certification Committee. One is for the northern region and one is for the central region of the state. Currently Julie Christopherson from Tucson P.D. is serving the southern portion of the state. If anyone would like to serve on the committee, please let me know. Responsibilities would include assisting in proctoring the certification testing procedure, depending upon the area where the test is being taken. Any reasonable expenses for proctoring the test would be paid for by the AIC. To serve on the committee you must be certified by the IAI.

Dear AIC Member:

Membership fees for the year 2012 are due January 1, 2012.  Continuous membership fee is $25.00.  Please make remittance payable to the AIC.  Those members not renewing by March 31, 2012 will be dropped from membership.

Please send check and/or information sheet to:

AIC
P.O. Box 34463
Phoenix, AZ  85067

If you only need to make changes on the info sheet you can directly e-mail them.

Past Presidents should disregard the membership fee.  However e-mail the information sheet for any changes, or if you need to update the roster.  If you joined the organization from the time period of October thru December 2011, your dues for 2012 are already paid.

Latent Print Development & Recovery Course

Dates: February 22 – 24, 2012

Location: Fremont Police Dept., 2000 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538

Who May Attend: This course is open ONLY to current employees of a law enforcement or other public safety agency.

Website: http://theacademy.ca.gov/flyer_details/node/3196

Certified: California POST Plan IV Certified

Course Fees: $240

To Register or for More Information: Contact the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (“The Academy”), 3095 Yerba Buena Road, San Jose, CA 95135, Phone: (408) 270-6458

Course Description: This 3-Day course has been developed for law enforcement professionals to provide the best methods of developing, recovering, and documenting latent fingerprint evidence.  Furthermore, the course is designed to minimize lecture time and maximize hands-on practical experience with latent print development materials and techniques.