This workshop will cover DNA and firearms from the crime scene to the courtroom. The presentations will kick-off with the crime scene perspective on DNA collection from firearms. Next, you will hear the DNA analyst viewpoint on the best techniques for processing DNA from swabs collected from firearms as well as specialized protocols for spent shell casings, magazines, unique firearms, and DNA mixture interpretation. The law enforcement perspective of how DNA and firearms impact investigations will then be examined. Finally, attendees will hear from a prosecutor on testimony preparation, guidance, admissibility, transfer, and court proceedings for criminal cases involving firearms.
DNA scientists, attorneys, law enforcement, researchers, students. Some knowledge required.
This workshop will cover DNA and firearms from the crime scene to the courtroom. The presentations will kick-off with the crime scene perspective on DNA collection from firearms. Next, you will hear the DNA analyst viewpoint on the best techniques for processing DNA from swabs collected from firearms as well as specialized protocols for spent shell casings, magazines, unique firearms, and DNA mixture interpretation. The law enforcement perspective of how DNA and firearms impact investigations will then be examined. Finally, attendees will hear from a prosecutor on testimony preparation, guidance, admissibility, transfer, and court proceedings for criminal cases involving firearms.
DNA scientists, attorneys, law enforcement, researchers, students. Some knowledge required.
Workshop currently at capacity. A waitlist is available to join on our registration page.
DNA Labs International (DLI)
Rachel Oefelein is currently the Chief Scientific Officer at DNA Labs International (DLI) and Laboratory Director. Since joining DNA Labs International in 2014, Rachel was instrumental in implementing STRmix™ for five profiling systems, rootless hair shaft testing, and Next Generation Sequencing in three profiling systems. She also innovated and implemented DLI’s successful SpentShell™ technology for fired cartridge casings.
Detective, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
Stephen J. Barborini, Resident Agent in Charge-Special Agent (RET) worked at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for 24 years of service. He is currently a Detective for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Barborini is an elite expert in the field of firearms and firearms investigations. He is highly regarded as a subject matter expert in the fields of social media firearm investigations, international and domestic firearms trafficking investigations, firearm cybercrime investigations, and the procedures, rules, and laws as they pertain to the import, manufacture, and sale of firearms.
CSU Manager, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
In 2016, Candace Matthews became the crime scene supervisor at the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, where she currently serves as the CSU Manager. She also holds positions as the RDSTF Region 6 Forensic Lead, is a board member of the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cold Case Committee, and she served as the FDIAI Region 3 Director for three years.
Chief, Forensic Science & Cold Case Unit - Kings County District Attorney's Office
Ms. Rachel Singer has served as an Assistant District Attorney for 20 years. She began her career at the Bronx District Attorney's Office in the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Bureau, where she prosecuted both domestic violence and sexual assaults cases involving adults and children.
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