The advances in forensic sciences, technology, and investigative processes applied to old evidence leads many investigators to solve or close cold cases. At this seminar, Dr. Henry Lee and Dr. Leah Bush will share their individual and collective knowledge to help participants further appreciate the power of forensics and its importance in conducting cold case investigations.

• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded by George Mason University
• Application has been made for career development/in-service credit from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
• Continental breakfast and lunch (both days)
• Course materials
• Certificate of attendance

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TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS

Solving or closing cold cases provides a sense of relief to the community and closure to the victim’s family. Confidence in the judicial system is reinforced. In addition, an arrest in one case may yield information about another case.

Uncooperative witnesses may be more willing to discuss the case based on the subsiding of initial fears surrounding the case, a change in relationship to the suspect, etc.

Forensic techniques that did not exist when the crime occurred may be applied to old evidence. New evidence may surface as a result of forensics.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Law Enforcement
• Forensic Scientists
• Crime Scene Investigators
• Crime Scene Analysts
• Coroners/Medical Examiners
• Medical Professionals
• Trial Attorneys
• Prosecutors
• Judges
• Students

INSTRUCTORS

Dr. Henry C. Lee, Chief Emeritus for the Scientific Services and former Commissioner of Public Safety for the State of Connecticut and has served as the State’s Chief Criminalist since 1979. He is a distinguished professor at the University of New Haven and the founder of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science at University of New Haven. Dr. Lee’s work has made him a landmark in modern-day forensic sciences. He has been a prominent player in many of the most challenging cases of the last 40 years.

Dr. Leah Bush, Chief Medical Examiner for the Commonwealth of Virginia, is board-certified in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and forensic pathology. Dr. Bush received her BS in biology from Virginia Tech, her MS in biology from Virginia Commonwealth University and her MD from the Medical College of Virginia (MCV). She completed a pathology residency at MCV and a forensic pathology fellowship at the Medical Examiner’s Office in Richmond, Virginia.

LOCATION

Hyatt Fair Lakes 12777 Fair Lakes Circle Fairfax, VA 22033 Telephone: 703-818-1234 Web site: www.fairlakes.hyatt.com

The Hyatt Fair Lakes is located in Fairfax County, Virginia, 12 miles west of Washington, D.C.

Convenient to the area’s three major metropolitan airports:

Dulles International Airport*
    *Note: Dulles is the closest airport to the Hyatt Fair Lakes.

Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Ronald Reagan National Airport

Room Rate:

$79 plus tax for a single/double has been negotiated for this seminar

Stay a minimum of three nights, and your last night is $20

Reservations must be made by January 5, 2010 to receive these special rates

Call 1-800-233-1234 to make your hotel reservation. When making reservations, please indicate that you are part of the George Mason University, Continuing Education seminar in order to get the special rate.

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Pre-Seminar Workshop
Sunday, January 17, 2010

• Medical examiner forensic lecture (The Tool Shed Murders) and tour of forensic lab of the Northern Virginia District office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Department of Health
• For seminar attendees only
• Note: Advanced registration is required (click here to access the seminar registration form, which includes an option to register for the pre-seminar workshop)

Available Discounts

• Early Bird Discount: $100 (early bird fee is $495, regular fee is $595)
• Group Discounts: 10% discount for three attendees from the same organization; fourth attendee is $200. Call for more information about larger groups.

Included in the registration fee: breakfast and lunch (both days), materials, and certificate of attendance

An application has been made for career development/elective in-service credit from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.