2020 WAI Conference
March 3-6, 2020
The Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center
Sheboygan, WI
Agenda
subject to change
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
7:30 – 8:00 Registration
8:00 - 8:30 Welcome
8:30 – 9:30 Evidence Dispositions
Holly Schultz and Marci Enloe, Dane County Sheriff's Department
In this presentation, we will be discussing how to establish a purging process within your agency.
We will be covering how to create timelines for holding evidence, establishing authorized personnel
to make disposition decisions, and how to train officers on disposition decisions so they're more
consistent.
9:30 - 9:45 Break
9:45 – 10:45 Handling Biological and DNA evidence
P&E Committee Presenting
DNA law is a hot topic for property managers. We will be discussing how to manage DNA evidence as well
as other issues relating to biological evidence handling.
8:45 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 12:00 Firearms/Disqualifiers Presentations
Andrew Nowlan, DOJ - Handgun Hotline
How to determine if a firearm can be returned.
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 Sexual Assault Submission Guidelines Presentation
Special Agent Ann Sheridan DOJ/SAKI
Laurie Valley, DOJ WISAKI
Kathy Mahnke & Jennifer Naugle, Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
DOJ SAKI and WSCL will be discussing the recent changes to Sexual Assault kit handling
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 - 4:30 Property Management Pitfalls and Property Evidence Managers Guide Updates
P&E Committee
Topics Covered: New Guide updates, Firearm returns checklists
Wednesday March 4, 2020
8:00 - 8:15 Opening Ceremony
8:15 - 9:05 Firearms - What to Expect on a Firearm
Jessica Crawford, Firearms Examiner WI State Crime Lab
9:05 - 10:05 Firearms Disqualifiers
Andrew Nolan - Handgun Hotline
10:15 - 12:15 Azana Shooting - Crime Scene Processing & Takeaways
Detective Jennifer Toepfer & Lt. Jason Pfeiffer, Brookfield PD
12:15 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 Sikh Temple Shooting - Crime Scene Processing & Takeaways
Eric Fraser & Michael Sheen, FBI
3:30 - 5:00 Surviving a Mass Shooting
Brian Murphy, Retired Lieutenant Oak Creek
3:00 Break WAI Group Photo
Thursday March 5, 2020
Break Outs - Morning
8:00 - 9:45
10:15 - 12:00
Cellbrite "Digital Mapping" Data Extraction - Matthew Olesen
Initial Response at Arson Scene- Lee Mikulec, Fond du Lac PD
Drones - Deputy Scott Lehmann, Dane Co. Sheriff
Latent Print Updates (including AFIS) - Madeylne Weismantel & Adrianna Bast, WI State Crime Lab
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
Break Outs - Afternoon
1:00 - 2:45
3:15 - 5:00
Berla Infotainment in Vehicles - Detective Tim Blanke, Dane Co. Sheriff
Recognizing Meth Labs - Mark Wagner & Brian Prieve, Milwaukee DCI
Photographing Fingerprints at Scene & Agency - Ronald Groffy
The workshop will discuss and present basic to advanced methods, techniques and accessories that may affect the successful outcome of obtaining comparison quality friction ridge detail. These methods are applicable to latent and processed detail that may be present on various surfaces found at scenes and items returned to the agency.
Presentation will include use of different imaging equipment available to agencies, encompassing cellphones, tablets, point-and-shoot cameras, DSLRs and flatbed scanners.
If attendees would like to actively participate in trying some of these methods, it is suggested that they bring a:
Camera, Tripod, Light source, flash with remote synch cord if available, flashlight, if available; macro lens or close-up filters
As time permits, presenter will address individual questions about camera operations not related to friction ridge photography.Forensic Entomology: How to Recognize and Use Insects as Evidence - Linda-Lou O'Connor & Diana Johnson
The determination of time of death is a key, yet often elusive, piece of information in an investigation. Of the many approaches available to pathologists and investigators, the use of insects to estimate the minimum time since death remains a versatile and effective tool. During this session, attendees will learn how insects found on/near a body can be used to assist an investigation. Background information related to the identification and recognition of insects will be presented. Also, best practices for collection and documentation will be discussed. Actual cases will be used to emphasize major points. Preserved specimens will be provided for examination.
6:15 Banquet
Friday March 6, 2020
8:00 - 9:00 All Roads Lead to Officer Wellness
John D. Putnam, WI DOJ
9:10-10:10 Investigative Bias
Keith Findley, UW Law School and Project Innocence
10:20 - 12:00 Analyzing the Crime Scene and Suspect Development
Jim Holmes, DCI
Defense Attorney Steven Hurley
12:00 - 2:00 General Membership Meeting, Lunch, & New Officer and BOD Photos
Registration closes February 25th and any registrations cancelled after February 18th will incur a $50.00 fee
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