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2012 Conference, February 14-16

The 2012 ACSR Conference in Monterey, California is only a month away.

This year’s conference is along the gorgeous northern California coast. What better place to visit for a week of forensic training in the middle of February? Enjoy mild temperatures, the amazing coastline, and unbelievable scenery while also brushing up on all your crime scene reconstruction skills with a great collection of presentations and workshops to include:

Simultaneous 3D laser scanning and visual documentation of crime scenes.
A case study of a bloodstain pattern reconstruction that resulted in an unusual torture charge.
The reconstruction and unique techniques developed to reveal evidence of a quadruple murder where arson was used to try to destroy the evidence.
Recognizing crime scene staging illustrated with a case from the 1800s as a historic example.
Polishing your expert witness skills.
A study of commercially marketed kits for detecting copper and lead residues at shooting scenes.
Demonstrations and instruction on terminal ballistics and the use of ballistic gelatin in a live-fire workshop.
Angle of impact determinations in trajectory analysis.
A novel technique for using photogrammetry to make quick crime scene measurements.
3D modeling of the reconstruction of a peace officer shooting.
A half-day hands-on workshop on bloodstain pattern taxonomy.

And don’t forget to bring that unusual case to present at Last Piece Society. For those of you unfamiliar with this uniquely ACSR event, it is an informal gathering where anyone can pick the brains of some of the most experienced reconstructionists in the world. Bring that case you just can’t solve and you just might walk away with the last piece to that puzzle.

The 2012 Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction Annual Training Conference

will be held in Monterey, California | February 14 – 16

Start making plans now!

As details become available they will be posted here.

Make your plans for ACSR’s 22nd Annual International Training Conference in Monterey, California, February 14-16, 2012. Monterey is one of the most popular and scenic places on the West Coast. The conference will be held at the historic Casa Munras Hotel and Spa in the heart of Monterey. Use Group Code GAASN5 when making reservations online. Case studies, workshops, and plans are being finalized and will include the usual collection of the unusual. If you have a presentation or a workshop you would like to present there is still some space in the program, so make contact as soon as possible with the conference chair Bruce M. Wiley, BWiley@da.sccgov.org.

Of course, one of our annual highlights will be the Last Piece Society meeting on the evening of the 15th. This is the place to bring that truly unique case you have solved, can’t solve, or want help solving and show it to some of the finest crime scene reconstructionists that have ever been gathered in the same place. Last Piece stands alone in the forensic community as the only open forum where an investigator can get a review of a case that can validate work done, invigorate it with new ideas, innovate new tools, or stimulate new avenues of investigation; all at the same time.

We will be meeting in one of the most beautiful places in the country. Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove, wineries, golf, sailing, fishing, whale watching cruises, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and miles of spectacular coastline are just a handful of the things to look forward to. Why wouldn’t you be here?

Casa Munras Booking Information

www.hotelcasamunras.com
Group Code: GAASN5
Group Rate Reservation Cutoff Date: ~~Sunday, January 22, 2012~~. The registration deadline has been waived.
Toll Free Telephone: (800) 222-2446

2012 Conference Registration Forms

REGISTRANT INFORMATION: Registration includes attendance at general sessions and available workshops. Non-student registration includes two lunches and one ticket to the dinner banquet. Students must show a current student ID upon check-in.

2012 Conference Travel Tips

BY DIRECT AIR

Fly to Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) — American Eagle, U.S Airways, United Express and Allegiant Travel Company all serve this regional airport. from several different ‘hub’ airports. There are fewer flights and they can be more costly.

FROM MAJOR BAY AREA AIRPORTS

AIRPORT shuttle service

http://www.montereyairbus.com/index.php

Buses from San Francisco Int’l. Airport (SFO) and San Jose Int’l. Airport (SJC) every 90 min. from 0400 every day. Consult their web page to book. From airport to the Casa Munras Hotel if booked online:
SFO – $50.00
SJC – $40.00

This includes a $5 fee over the base rate to their terminal

DRIVING

If you are staying any additional time in the area, having a car would be the best . Parking at the Casa Munras is included in your room rate. Northern California, and Monterey Bay Coastline contains some of the most spectacular scenery.

If you make the time this is the best way to get the most of the trip.

Using your favorite navigation aide (Google, GPS or even a MAP).

From SFO approx 2hr drive

From SJC approx 1hr 20 min

2012 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am February 6-12, 2012

Most ACSR golf addicts (maybe I’m the only one) are probably already aware that the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am (Formerly known as Bing Crosby’s Clambake) will be taking place at Pebble Beach the weekend before the conference. If you can make it to Monterey early you may want to spend part of your weekend at Pebble watching Bill Murray attempt to defend his 2011 title.

You can find ticket information and some great history of this very entertaining tournament here: http://www.attpbgolf.com/tournament/tickets.php

The ACSR Webmaster will certainly be there if you’d like to join me.

Karen Green
webmaster@acsr.org