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James Molinaro and Howard Ryan together with Nathan Lefebvre of Forensic Training Source have recently authored and published an article in Forensic Magazine on the topic of “New Technologies for Shooting Incident Reconstruction”. See link below:
http://www.forensicmag.com/articles/2015/04/new-technologies-shooting-incident-reconstruction
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Courses
Basic Shooting
Analysis & Reconstruction
40 hour (5 day) course with a combination of both classroom presentations & practical exercises.
Topics range from the following:
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Shooting reconstruction terminology
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Internal, external & terminal ballistics
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Gunshot residue & range of fire determination
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Identifying, detecting, measuring & describing bullet marks
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Behavior of projectiles on varying target surfaces including dry wall, wood, metal, plastic, glass, fabric & concrete
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Proper recording/documentation of bullet marks
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Motor vehicles as a target surface
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Humans as a target surface
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Flight path reconstruction, description & documentation
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Report writing - putting analysis & conclusions into words
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Courtroom testimony - explain/describe analysis and reconstruction
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Advanced Shooting Analysis & Reconstruction
Participant MUST have already attended the
40-hour Basic course.
Topics range from the following:
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Advances in ammunition
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Philosophy behind a reconstruction
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Incorporation of bloodstain evidence
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The Human Body as a Target: Incorporation of wound tracks into reconstruction
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Report writing & current terminology
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Motor vehicle shooting scene
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Presentation of findings
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Case studies
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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
DSLR Camera, tripod (optional), laptop with Microsoft Word & Power Point