August 6-10, 2012--MAKE YOUR PLANS TO BE THERE!

The hotel is offering a group rate of $109 per night.                                  The rooms are located in the Main Building and have a DLX Kitchenette.

To be sure you receive our group rate you must make reservations by July 6, 2012.  You must identify yourself as being with the Florida Sexual Crimes Investigators Association.

CALL (800) 441-2113  FOR RESERVATIONS.

REGISTRATION FEE IS $300 which includes 1 year membership -        THIRD DEPARTMENT MEMBER IS FREE, must pay $25 membership fee

  CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

MONDAY 8-06-12
Sergeant Wm. Eric Edwards – one of the three lead case detectives of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office will present an overview of the Casey Anthony case and will focus on case management strategies, key points and lessons learned in the missing person and murder investigation through the trial phase.  Specific areas that will be addressed in the presentation will be interaction with the media on a case with international attention, search strategies, managing tips, and the use of technology in the investigation, innovative forensic techniques and management of security at the trial.
Retired State Attorney Barry Krischer, 15th Judicial District of Florida
Mr. Krischer will  discuss  a review of email and internet law and the lack of privacy as well as what the NY Times calls "the end of forgetting" because email is forever.
He will also discuss the subject regarding compelled statements from police officers under investigation. It covers the right to remain silent, immunity, Gravity and its progeny, and perjury.
 

TUESDAY 8-07-12
SSA Terri Patterson, Ph.D. – FBI Behavioral Analysis Init – 3
SA Alexis Carpinteri – FBI Miami Field Office
Sex Offender Typologies and Motivational Pathways – A behavioral perspective of SEOC offenders will be presented through case examples, investigative strategies and research to assist  law enforcement in understanding  and investigating these offenders.   The presentation  will focus  on factors  related to why offenders commit crimes against children through the lens of a criminal, behavioral and cognitive perspective.  Some of the important concepts that will be explored include; cognitive distortions, accessing victims, and grooming behavior, which are commonly  observed in this population.  In addition, the FBI’s Sex Offender Continuum provides a framework in which to obtain  a greater understanding of the offender’s behavior.  The presentation will provide investigative data, research to illuminate these concepts.  A case study will follow the general presentation.
SSA William “Rocky” Donaldson -  FBI Behavioral Analysis Unite – 3
Child Abductions – A Behavioral Approach  -  This module will focus on child abduction investigations  that highlight the FBI’s  Child Abduction Response Plan, An Investigative Guide.  The presentation will include case examples and research conducted by the BAU of the FBI such as the False Allegation of Child Abduction project and interviews with child abductors.  Participants are encouraged to engage in an interactive discussion with the presenter regarding child abductors and child abduction investigations.
 

WEDNESDAY 8-08-12
FDLE Agent Bob Breeden
Technology and Resources
This module will focus on how to identify and collect evidence related to cellular phones, cellular towers and cellular providers in the investigation of missing and abducted children.  Participants will learn about current technologies in tracking cellular phones that may belong to the victim or perpetrator.  Additional information will be provided on investigative resources related to tracking the movement of a cell phone based on cell tower records that may be obtained from commercial providers.  Legal considerations in obtaining provider records will be covered in this block of instruction.  A separate block of instruction will focus on introducing the student to the world of social networking.  This segment will explain to the student the importance of embracing social networking sites as a tool in the investigative process.
Using Computers and the Internet to Investigate Missing and Exploited Children
This module will focus on how to identify and collect digital evidence involving computers and the Internet in the investigation of missing or abducted children.  Participants will learn about current technologies and resources that may aid in investigating and searching for missing and abducted children.  Computer evidence and Internet activity will be the primary focus of this block of instruction.  Actual technical investigations will be shown to demonstrate how to apply the learning points covered in this section.
Tracking Cellular Phones in the Investigations of Missing and Exploited Children
This module will focus on how to identify and collect evidence related to cellular phones, cellular towers and cellular providers in the investigation of missing and abducted children.  Participants will learn about current technologies in tracking cellular phones that may belong to the victim or perpetrator.  Additional information will be provided on investigative resources related to tracking the movement of a cell phone based on cell tower records that may be obtained from commercial providers.  Legal considerations in obtaining provider records will be covered in this block of instruction.

NURSES BREAKOUT SESSION

Terri Augspurger, RN, MSN, CFN, CPEN, SANE-A/P, DABFE, DABFN

8:00 am – 10:00 am
Injury Identification & Documentation: Covering ALL the bases
This workshop will examine the types of injuries commonly encountered in forensic exams and accurate documentation of those injuries. The different aspects of documentation (Location, Appearance, Shape, Type, Size) will be reviewed. Participants will take part in diagrammatic documentation activities.
Objectives:

1. Define injury and mechanism of injury
2. Discuss classifications of injuries
3. Describe appropriate forensic terminology for written documentation
4. Distinguish between sharp force & blunt force injuries
5. Differentiate between a patterned injury and a pattern of injury
6. Give examples of tools used in comprehensive documentation
7. Demonstrate accurate documentation of injuries on body diagrams
 

10:00 am – 12:00pm
Forensic Photo-Documentation: Taking Quality & Court Appropriate Pictures
Forensic photography is a fundamental component of documentation along with diagrammatic documentation. A photo reveals the injury or other findings in their original presentation state. This module will review important aspects of basic photography techniques and principles to provide best photos possible.  Simulated Activity: Participants should bring their own cameras to participate in interactive photography exercises.
Objectives:

1.    Discuss photography basics and the most common photographic challenges in forensic photography
2.    Describe the equipment necessary for quality photos
3.    Define the “Four Images per Finding Rule”
4.    Identify & discuss common errors in photo documentation
5.    List the legal considerations in regards to photo-documentation (consent, identification, relevance, authentication, admissibility, and development of standard operating procedures)
6.    Demonstrate appropriate photography techniques in simulated exercise

1:00pm – 2:15pm
The 72-hour Rule: Does the Evidence Support Changing Time Limitations?
This module will review the latest literature and discuss time limitations for evidence collection in sexual assault. Recent DNA techniques that may affect time expansion will be reviewed and discussed.
Objectives:
1.    Discuss time limitations for collection of evidence in evidentiary exams
2.    Describe factors that influence time limitations
3.    List technology advancements that may affect time expansion in evidence collection

2:00pm-3:15pm

Child Maltreatment: Recognition & Assessment

This module will define child maltreatment and differentiate between the types of abuse: physical, sexual, emotional, and sexual.  The sociological and psychological dynamics will be reviewed as well as characteristics and risk factors for both perpetrators and victims. Assessment characteristics for the identification of abuse for the health care professional will be presented and discussed.

Objectives:

1. Define the different types of child maltreatment

2. List perpetrator risk factors and characteristics

3. List victim risk factors and characteristics

4. Discuss the sociological & psychological dynamics that historically present in child maltreatment

5. Identify normal, cultural, & pathological variations that can present as child maltreatment

6. Describe the history, physical exam, and injury documentation necessary in cases of child maltreatment. 

3:30pm -5:00pm

Munchausen by Proxy: What is it and its role in alleged child sexual assault?

This workshop will define Munchausen by Proxy and review the classic and contemporary types. The scope and warnings signs of this factitious disorder will be discussed as will the roles of the multi-disciplinary team in detecting victims at risk.

Objectives:

1.       Define Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSP): a Factitious Disorder in the DSM IV

2.      Describe the scope of the problem

3.      List the warning signs of pathological health seeking behaviors

4.      Describe assessment of pathological health seeking behaviors

5.   Discuss the role that MSP can play in alleged sexual assault

6.      Describe the approach of the multi-disciplinary team in detection, investigation, legal proceeding, and treatment 

THURSDAY 8-09-12 & FRIDAY 8-10-12

Gary Aschenback, Sr. is your talented, motivating and internationally recognized instructor with over 25 years as an investigator, supervisor and instructor with the Maryland State Police.

Detecting Deception Interviews & Interrogations
It is the goal of this course to familiarize both new and seasoned investigators with the various disciplines of “detecting deception”.  This is accomplished through learning to recognize non-verbal body language, eye-assessing cues (neurolinguistics), and by being introduced to the newest form of conducting a detailed analysis of verbal and written statements.  This unique course offers insight as to  what a person is actually saying, and, most importantly , what they are not saying.  Additionally, the attendees are challenged to analyze a variety of written statements including the infamous cases of Susan Smith, Jon-Benet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson.

Course Objectives
Analyze verbal and written statements
Identify the most common interviewing pitfalls.
Identify open and closed ended questions, evasive verbal     responses and non-verbal body language.
Utilize techniques to establishing a “Power of Influence”
State the ten steps of an interrogation that can prompt a     voluntary confession.

Overview of Topics
Avoiding Interviewing Pitfalls
Verbal Lie Detection
Open and Closed Ended Questions
Teaching the Subject To Lie
Non-Verbal Body Language
Evasive Verbal Responses
Mandated Interview Questions
Analyzing Verbal and Written Statements
Dignity and Confession
Establishing a “Power of Influence”
Understanding the Common Myths of Miranda
Voluntary Confessions