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SUMMARY:Forensic Entomology Workshop for Police Investigators
DESCRIPTION:Course Dates/Times: August 6th\, 2026\n8:00am – 4:00pm \nCourse Fee: $99.00 \nCourse Instructor(s): Dr. Samantha Sawyer \n                                                                                                                                                                                    \n  \n  \nDr. Samantha Sawyer is an Assistant Professor of Forensic Science and is a board-certified member of the American Board of Forensic Entomology (ABFE). She has conducted casework for over 9 years\, has testified in criminal and civil cases\, and has provided training at the local\, state\, federal\, and international levels. Samantha has presented at numerous professional meetings\, seminars\, and workshops\, and has developed several courses in Forensic Entomology. \nCourse Content (Topics): The curriculum provides police officers/investigators with a basic understanding of how to use forensic entomology (use of insects) in answering questions in a certain criminal investigation\, such as death scenes. The workshop will cover the following areas through various techniques and procedures. At the end of the workshop\, students will be able to:\n· Evaluate insect evidence to evaluate usefulness in a criminal investigation.\n· Identify insects at a death scene.\n· Provide information in establishing important timelines (i.e. time of death\, etc.) to help reconstruct the crime scene.\n· Effectively and efficiently document the scene.\n· Properly collect and preserve insects as needed. \nWho should attend? This training is ideal for detectives\, patrol officers\, crime scene investigators\, and evidence specialists. \n 
URL:https://www.henryleeinstitute.com/event/forensic-entomology-workshop-for-police-investigators/
LOCATION:Henry C. Lee Institute\, University of New Haven\, 300 Boston Post Rd.\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open-Air Venue Emergency Response
DESCRIPTION:Open-Air Venues Emergency Response. \nPREPARE. RESPOND. PROTECT. \nLaw enforcement agencies are increasingly tasked with securing open-air venues such as\nstadiums\, festivals\, parades\, and outdoor events. These environments pose unique\nchallenges when active threats emerge. CrowdSafe equips patrol officers\, tactical teams\,\nsupervisors\, and command staff with the skills to rapidly locate\, disrupt\, and neutralize\nactive assailants while coordinating rescue operations and preserving evidence.\nThis high-impact training blends classroom instruction\, tactical skill lanes\, and realistic\nforce-on-force scenarios to ensure officers are confident\, competent\, and mission-ready\nin dynamic environments. \nCore Skills and Objectives: \nAssess threats and vulnerabilities unique to open-air venues\nOperate within ICS/NIMS and assume law enforcement command roles\nApply lawful use-of-force in dynamic active threat situations\nExecute tactical movement\, bounding maneuvers\, and casualty extraction in open terrain\nCoordinate with tactical medics and establish casualty collection points\nPerform lawful arrests and evidence preservation under chaotic conditions\nIntegrate lessons learned through immersive force-on-force training \nTarget Audience: \nPatrol Officers & Field Deputies\nTactical / ERT / SRT Teams\nSupervisors & Event Commanders\nTactical Medics & Command Staff \n**Valuable training for any college campus or agency that has open-air venues in their jurisdiction. 
URL:https://www.henryleeinstitute.com/event/open-air-venue-emergency-response/
LOCATION:Henry C. Lee Institute\, University of New Haven\, 300 Boston Post Rd.\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
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SUMMARY:Criminal Investigations School
DESCRIPTION:Course Dates and Times: August 10th – 14th\, 2026 8:30AM – 4:30PM \nCourse Fee: $549 \nCourse Instructor(s): Various detectives and detective sergeant from the New Haven Police Department\, Michelle Clark of the CT Medical Examiner’s Office\, DCSA Lisa D’Angelo of the State’s Attorney’s Office \nCourse Content: \nThe curriculum provides sergeants\, detectives and patrol officers with enhanced investigative skills\, strengthened interagency collaboration\, reinforced legal compliance\, and best practices in contemporary criminal investigations. This five-day probe will provide practical instruction from experienced detectives\, supervisors\, legal professionals and other partner agencies. At the end of the training\, students will be able to: \n\nIdentify evidence and preserve chain of custody.\nUnderstand how to coordinate with forensic personnel.\nUnderstand supervisory responsibilities at major crime scenes.\nReview search warrant and understand the exceptions to a search warrant.\nManage and document confidential informants.\nThe proper use of License Plate Readers (LPR)\, Star Chase technology and the legal considerations.\nUnderstand how to gather and disseminate intelligence to the right agencies.\nCase deconfliction and interagency coordination.\nWitness and suspect interview/interrogations\, including trauma-informed interviewing.\nBehavioral cues and credibility assessments.\nUnderstand the recording requirements and the legal safeguards used when interviewing.\nComplete a clear and defensible criminal investigation report.\nCase file organization.\nPhoto arrays\, line-ups\, avoiding suggestiveness and proper documentation for prosecutorial success.\nCold cases.\nJuvenile matters and domestic violence cases.\nCourt room procedures and effective courtroom testimony preparation.\nLegal updates as they pertain to criminal investigations.\n\n  \nWho should attend? This training is ideal for all supervisors\, detectives and patrol officers who work criminal investigations or aspire to work criminal investigations during their career. \nContact Tom Grimaldi (Director of Training) at TGrimaldi@newhaven.edu for more information.
URL:https://www.henryleeinstitute.com/event/criminal-investigations-school/
LOCATION:Henry C. Lee Institute\, University of New Haven\, 300 Boston Post Rd.\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
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SUMMARY:Synthetic Drug Trends for Law Enforcement
DESCRIPTION:Course Dates and Times: September 15th & 16th\, 2026 8:30AM – 4:30PM \nCourse Fee: $249 \nCourse Instructor(s): Mike Cashman \nMichael P. Cashman is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a retired Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent. Michael Cashman has served as a Special Agent with the DEA for approximately 23 years. Mr. Cashman started his career assigned to the DEA San Diego Field Division Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement Team. After completion of his tour in San Diego\, Mr. Cashman was assigned to the DEA Office of Training Clandestine Laboratory Unit located at the FBI Academy\, Quantico VA. From Quantico\, Mr. Cashman was assigned to the New England Field Division. He has been Clan Lab coordinator for two DEA field divisions and has attended and helped instruct the DEA Clandestine Laboratory Basic Class\, Site Safety course\, Level A Course\, Clandestine Laboratory Tactical Course\, the DEA Train the Trainer Course\, the DEA Methods of Instruction course  Over the course of his career\, Mr. Cashman has helped to investigate and dismantle Methamphetamine laboratories\, P2P laboratories\, MDMA\, Fentanyl\, DMT\, MDA\, BHO and other types of laboratories. \nMr. Cashman has instructed over 35\,000 individuals on the dangers associated with clandestine laboratories throughout the world. He has instructed for Agencies such as the DEA\, FBI\, IACP\, HIDTA\, NMPI\, DSA\, CBP\, HIS\, CLIA\, BATF\, Secret Service\, US Border Patrol\, United State Marshal Service\, United States Military\, and other agencies. He has also conducted classes for Federal and State Prosecutors on Clandestine Laboratories and has instructed internationally on the hazards associated with Clandestine Laboratories. He has instructed in Mexico\, at the International Law Enforcement Academy in Bangkok\, Thailand\, at the Australasian Team Site Safety and Investigator course\, the RCMP Clandestine Laboratory course\, the Taiwanese Clandestine Laboratory course\, and the Dominican Republic Clandestine Laboratory course. Mr. Cashman has also conducted training for first responders and EMS personnel\, to include arson seminars and National Guard CST teams. \nMr. Cashman has received numerous awards for exceptional service and exceptional performance for investigative excellence from DEA\, and various local\, state\, and federal agencies. Mr. Cashman has received multiple awards from United States Department of Justice for outstanding work and successful prosecution of Methamphetamine and precursor chemical cases. He was 2010\, New Hampshire American Legion Police Officer of the year\, 2010 American legion New England Police Officer of the year\, and runner up for American Legion 2010 National Police Officer of the year. In 2013 Mr. Cashman was awarded the Steven Demo award for the top Narcotic Investigator in the State Of New Hampshire. In 2024 Mr. Cashman also received the NENEO lifetime achievement award. \nMr. Cashman has helped develop and produce Clandestine Laboratory safety videos\, CD ‘s\, articles\, brochures\, books\, and television shows dealing with the hazards associated with the clandestine laboratories. Mr. Cashman has testified before state and federal legislative agencies on Methamphetamine and Methamphetamine manufacturing related items and has also testified as an expert witness in State and Federal Criminal Court\, and in civil cases. \nCourse Content: \nThe curriculum provides detectives and patrol officers a better understanding of synthetic drugs\, designer compounds\, and the dangers associated with them. Participants of this training course will be exposed to valuable investigative techniques and tools throughout the course. At the end of the training\, students will be able to: \n\nBe able to identify emerging trends\, including Zaa Zaa\, Kratom\, Nitrous Oxide\, LSA\, Abrin\, 7 OH\, Salvia\, HHC\, and other new illegal drugs and drug labs\nIdentify packaging\, labeling\, and deceptive retail/online marketing practices\nIdentify distribution networks and concealment tactics\nUnderstand officer safety protocols and field hazard awareness\nUnderstand investigative and enforcement strategies supported by recent case examples\nIdentify intelligence resources and interagency collaboration tools for ongoing threat tracking\n\n  \nWho should attend? This training is ideal for all detectives and patrol officers wanting to know more about dangerous\, illicit substances disguised as legitimate retail products and how to properly investigate such cases. \nContact Tom Grimaldi (Director of Training) at TGrimaldi@newhaven.edu for more information.
URL:https://www.henryleeinstitute.com/event/synthetic-drug-trends-for-law-enforcement/
LOCATION:Henry C. Lee Institute\, University of New Haven\, 300 Boston Post Rd.\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
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SUMMARY:Basic Fingerprint Classification and Comparison
DESCRIPTION:December 7th – 11th\, 2026  \nThe Basic Fingerprint Classification and Comparison curriculum covers the essentials for fingerprint classification and comparison to provide crime scene investigators with the skills necessary to successfully investigate a crime scene\, while identifying\, collecting\, and analyzing fingerprints. Participants of this course will be able to complete the following: \n\nStudents will be able to recognize and identify the five (5) basic fingerprint patterns.\nStudents will be able to recognize and identify individual fingerprint characteristics.\nStudents will be able to identify techniques for locating and developing latent fingerprints and palmprints.\nStudents will review the classification systems\, including the “Henry System”.\nStudents will be able to recognize and define fingerprint pattern parts.\nStudents will have an understanding of the AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System).\nStudents will understand level I\, II\, & III comparisons of prints.\nStudents will understand and demonstrate Ten Print to Ten Print Comparisons.\nStudents will understand the difference between radial and ulnar fingerprints.\nStudents will have a basic understanding of NCIC classification of fingerprints.\n\nThis training is ideal for any police officer\, detective\, or evidence collection specialist who is tasked with investigating crime scene and identifying\, collecting\, and analyzing evidence. \nPOST Connecticut credits will be awarded as well as a certificate of completion. \nInstructor: Mr. Kenneth Zercie \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Kenneth B. Zercie has more than forty-five years’ experience in the criminal justice system. First as a Police Officer and Detective with the City of New Haven\, retiring in July of 1984 and for the next twenty – nine years with the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) (aka The Department of Public Safety – DPS) – Division of Scientific Services – Forensic Science Laboratory\, retiring as its Director in October 2012. His formal education includes numerous specialized training programs in the Identification and Criminalist Sciences\, as well as an A.S in Criminal Justice Administration\, B.S. in Police Science and an M.S. in Forensic Science all from the University of New Haven\, West Haven\, CT as well as post graduate work in Education at the University of Hartford. This combination of field\, laboratory and academic experience has provided a unique understanding of the application of the Identification and Criminalistics Disciplines Sciences in the investigative process. Mr. Zercie also served as adjunct faculty at Western Connecticut State University\, Middlesex Community College\, and Southern Connecticut State University. He currently is a “Practitioner in Residence” at the University of New Haven – Henry C. Lee School of Criminal Justice\, Special Instructor for the Henry C. Lee Institute\, adjunct faculty at Quinnipiac University\, University of Rhode Island Detective Training Program (State Forensic Laboratory) and has guest lectured for Yale University\, Quinnipiac University and The University of Connecticut Law Schools\, and formally a P.O.S.T Certified Instructor as well as numerous professional societies and organizations.\nAs Director at the DPS (DESPP) Division of Scientific Services Director responsible for the daily administration and operation of the Forensic Science Laboratory for the State of Connecticut\, Department of Public Safety. He also continues to support the Forensic Science Community as the President of the International Association for Identification (2019-2021)\, Assessor for A.S.C.L.D – L.A.B. ISO 17025 Accreditation Program and is a member of fifteen Professional Organizations and I.A.I. Regional Divisions (including New Jersey\, New York\, Florida\, and California). Mr. Zercie has provided expert testimony in the areas of administrative procedures and practices\, document examination\, latent fingerprints (I.A.I. Certified)\, impression evidence (I.A.I. Certified)\, crime scene examination\, photography and crime scene reconstruction in multiple states and all levels of courts. \nMr. Zercie remains active in the fields of Forensic Science by teaching and as a private consultant. In addition\, he is the proud father of three adult children and five grandchildren that he shares with his wife and partner.
URL:https://www.henryleeinstitute.com/event/basic-fingerprint-classification-and-comparison/
LOCATION:Henry C. Lee Institute\, University of New Haven\, 300 Boston Post Rd.\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
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