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SUMMARY:Forensic Adobe Photoshop
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof. Gerry Narowski \n \nChief Jerry Narowski (ret.) \nGerald “Jerry” Narowski recently retired as Chief of Police of the Derby Police Department (CT).\nInitially\, he was assigned to the Patrol Division and later to the Detective Division where he\nbecame the Commanding Officer. As a working supervisor\, he managed all death investigations and\ncrime scenes. He was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2007 and to Chief of Police in 2010. During his\ntenure managing the Detective Division and as the Executive Officer of the agency he was also one\nof a handful of IAI Certified Senior Crime Scene Analysts in the state. Throughout his career\, he\nhas held numerous additional assignments including a tour with the State Computer Crime Unit\, a\nmember of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force\, a Senior Firearms Instructor\, a\nMicrosoft System Administrator\, and the Commander of the SCUBA/URT. \nJerry holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Science\, an M.S. in Forensic Science\, as\nwell as an M.P.A. – Personnel Administration and Labor Relations from the University of New Haven.\nHe has been an adjunct faculty member of the Forensic Science Department at UNH Henry C. Lee\nCollege of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences since 2001. After a 36-year law enforcement\ncareer he joined the university as a full-time faculty member.\nJerry has trained and lectured at several police academies\, universities\, in-service training\ncourses\, presented at several professional conferences\, and has been admitted into state and\nfederal court as an expert witness. His specialty areas include forensic photography\, digital image\nprocessing/clarification\, alternate light energy\, crime scene processing/reconstruction\,\nfingerprints\, and criminalistics. \nCourse Topics Include: \n\nIntroduction to Forensic Digital Imaging\nLegal Foundations and Best Practices\nAdobe Photoshop Interface and Workflow Fundamentals\nBasic Image Corrections\nAdvanced Image Processing Techniques\nForensic Pattern Evidence Clarification and Enhancement\nCourtroom Exhibits and Report Preparation\n\nParticipants will have the use of software and the University of New Haven Computer Lab for the duration of the course. \nExamples of Forensic Adobe Photoshop: \nExamples of Forensic Adobe Photoshop: \n     \nDate and Time: \nOctober 19th and 20th\, 2026. Classes begin at 8:30AM until 4:30PM. \n Cost: $350 \n  \n  \n 
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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: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. 
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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:Forensic Science For Teachers
DESCRIPTION:July 6-10\, 2026\, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nEmpower your classroom with real science\, delivered by real experts\, and make a real classroom impact! This immersive\, hands‑on 5‑day workshop gives teachers the knowledge\, confidence\, and ready‑to‑use materials to bring forensic science alive for students. Led by practicing forensic experts\, each day blends dynamic demonstrations\, practical laboratory activities\, and pedagogical strategies designed specifically for middle‑ and high‑school educators. \nNo prior forensic science experience required. Certificates of Completion provided. \nCourse Content: \n\nCrime Scene Investigation\nMedicolegal Death Investigation\nForensic Traces (fibers\, hair\, paint): Microscopic Analysis & Reconstruction\nDNA Analysis\nForensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG)\nBloodstain Pattern Analysis\nFingerprints & Other Impressions\nEmerging Forensic Technologies\n\nWho Should Attend? \nThis workshop is ideal for middle‑school\, high‑school\, and introductory college-level science teachers\, STEM coordinators\, and educators seeking to integrate forensic science into biology\, chemistry\, Earth science\, or general STEM curricula. \nContact Tom Grimaldi (Director of Training) at TGrimaldi@newhaven.edu for more information. \nSee Event Flyer here.
URL:https://www.henryleeinstitute.com/event/forensic-science-for-teachers/
LOCATION:Henry C. Lee Institute\, University of New Haven\, 300 Boston Post Rd.\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T080000
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SUMMARY:Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA)
DESCRIPTION:June 8-12\, 2026\, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nThe curriculum covers a wide range of topics essential to developing the skills necessary to successfully investigate a crime scene\, while identifying\, analyzing\, and collecting bloodstain evidence using various techniques and procedures to include: \n\nUnderstanding the development of bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA)\nUnderstanding the limitations of BPA\nRecognition of key bloodstain pattens and the mechanism by which they were created\nConvergence for groups of bloodstains\nImpact angles\nProtective measures to follow in bloodstain scenes\nProper documentation\nAbility to evaluate basic bloodstain patterns\n\nThis training is ideal for detectives\, patrol officers\, crime scene investigators\, and evidence specialists. \nPOST Credits Awarded. Certificates of Completion provided. \nInstructor: Dr. Peter Valentin\nDr. Peter Valentin is the chairperson of the Forensic Science program at the University of New Haven. Dr. Valentin has served as a Connecticut State Trooper for over 10 years\, the last 5 years as Detective in the Major Crime squad where he was responsible for crime scene investigation into homicides and suspicious deaths. He has utilized current forensic techniques for the detection and enhancement of physical evidence. He has investigated police-involved shootings and managed complex investigations. Conducted interviews of victims\, witnesses\, and suspects. Testified in court at hearings and trial and has written and executed search warrants as well as arrest warrants. \nDr. Valentin has provided expert analysis and crime scene reconstruction based on case materials and laboratory report review. Trained police officers and judicial officials in forensic disciplines such as crime scene reconstruction\, bloodstain pattern analysis\, and shooting incident reconstruction. \n  \n  \nContact Tom Grimaldi (Director of Training) at TGrimaldi@newhaven.edu for more information.
URL:https://www.henryleeinstitute.com/event/bloodstain-pattern-analysis-bpa/
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 Forensic Photography
DESCRIPTION:May 26-29\, 2026\, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nThe curriculum covers a wide range of topics essential to developing the skills necessary to successfully document and preserve crime scenes and evidence through various forensic photography techniques and procedures: \n\nPhotography as documentation of a crime scene or evidence collected\nPrinciples of photography and light optics\nVarious camera equipment used\nCamera controls and exposure\nProper use of light filters\nProper use of light\, flash photography\, and evidence photography\nHow to review and critique your photos\nUse of macro photography with detail\nLegal issues related to crime scene photography\n\nThis training is ideal for detectives\, patrol officers\, crime scene investigators\, and evidence specialists. \nPOST Credits Awarded. Certificates of Completion provided. \n\nInstructor: Gerald “Jerry” Narowski\nGerald “Jerry” Narowski recently retired as Chief of Police of the Derby Police Department (CT). Initially\, he was assigned to the Patrol Division and later to the Detective Division where he became the Commanding Officer. As a working supervisor\, he managed all death investigations and crime scenes. He was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2007 and to Chief of Police in 2010. During his tenure managing the Detective Division and as the Executive Officer of the agency he was also one of a handful of IAI Certified Senior Crime Scene Analysts in the state. Throughout his career\, he has held numerous additional assignments including a tour with the State Computer Crime Unit\, a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force\, a Senior Firearms Instructor\, a Microsoft System Administrator\, and the Commander of the SCUBA/URT. \nJerry holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Science\, an M.S. in Forensic Science\, as well as an M.P.A. – Personnel Administration and Labor Relations from the University of New Haven. He has been an adjunct faculty member of the Forensic Science Department at UNH Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences since 2001. After a 36-year law enforcement career\, he joined the university as a full-time faculty member. \nJerry has trained and lectured at several police academies\, universities\, in-service training courses\, presented at several professional conferences\, and has been admitted into state and federal court as an expert witness. His specialty areas include forensic photography\, digital image processing/clarification\, alternate light energy\, crime scene processing/reconstruction\, fingerprints\, and criminalistics. \nContact Tom Grimaldi (Director of Training) at TGrimaldi@newhaven.edu for more information.
URL:https://www.henryleeinstitute.com/event/basic-forensic-photography/
LOCATION:Henry C. Lee Institute\, University of New Haven\, 300 Boston Post Rd.\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
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