Credentials

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Forensic Document Examiners Live International Knowledge Exchange on Documents (Linked) Conference

• Virtual (2023)

Southeastern Association of Forensic Document Examiners (SAFDE)

• Duluth, GA (2015)

Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists (MAAFS)

• Cambridge, MD (2015)
• Fredericksburg, VA (1990)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

• “Measurements, Science and Standards in Forensic Handwriting Analysis” Gaithersburg, MD (2013)

American Society of Questioned Document Examiners (ASQDE)

• Dearborn, MI (2009)
• San Diego, CA (2002)
• Lake Buena Vista, FL (1991)
• Crystal City, VA (1989)

American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)

• Virtual (2021)
• Baltimore, MD (2019)
• New Orleans, LA (2017)
• Denver, CO (2009)
• Washington, DC (2008)

Southwestern Association of Forensic Document Examiners (SWAFDE)

• Denver, CO (2019)
• Las Vegas, NV (1999)

Diamond Research Corporation, Toner and Photoreceptor Annual Conference and Tutorial

• Santa Barbara, CA (1994)

MasterCard International, Inc., Credit Card Technology Conference

• Washington, DC (1988)

Documentary, Xploration Earth 2050—Future Law Enforcement https://vimeo.com/144391170 (Password: Earth). Presentation of new technologies and software in forensic handwriting examinations (2015)

Instructor, “Forensic Document Examination and Detection of Security Features in U.S. Travel Documents,” sponsored by the Office of American Studies, Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (OAS-CICTE) for Mexican government forensic document examiners and prosecutors, Mexico City, Mexico (2008)

Instructor, “Using Demonstrative Evidence in Conjunction with Expert Testimony,” sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice, International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) for Colombian government forensic document examiners and prosecutors, Bogotá, Colombia (2007)

Instructor, “Detection of Counterfeit US Banknotes and Introduction of Newly Incorporated Security Features into Genuine US Banknotes,” sponsored by the U.S. Department of Treasury for:

• Federal Reserve Banks and Currency Technology Personnel (1993 Through 1997)
• Foreign Forensic Document Examiners, Law Enforcement Officers, Central and Commercial Bank Employees, and US Embassy Cash Handlers:
  • Abidjan, Ivory Coast (1997)
  • Tallinn, Estonia (1996)
  • Lyon, France, INTERPOL (1996)
  • Paris, France (1996)
  • Saint Kitts (1996)
  • St. Lucia (1996)
  • Bogotá, Colombia (1996)
  • Budapest, Hungary (1996)
  • Warsaw, Poland (1996)
  • Bucharest, Romania (1996 and 1993)
  • Minsk, Belarus (1995)
  • Vienna, Austria (1995)
  • Bratislava, Slovakia (1995)
  • Prague, Czech Republic (1995)
  • Lisbon, Portugal (1995)
  • Madrid, Spain (1995)
  • Rome, Italy (1993)
  • Sofia, Bulgaria (1993)
  • Riga, Latvia (1993)
  • Vilnius, Lithuania (1993)

• “Technology and Design of Security Documents for Counterfeiting and Alteration Resistance Workshop,” Virtual (2021)
• Gemalto Digital Driver’s Licenses, McLean, VA (2019)
• Tour of ITW Security and Brand Identity, Cranbury, NJ (2018)
• Foster + Freeman Video Spectral Comparator 8000, McLean, VA (2018)
• Keyence Digital Microscope, McLean, VA (2017)
• Tour of U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC (2017) 
• “Communication Strategies to Mitigate Bias and Strengthen Scientific Foundations in Forensic Science” workshop, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, New Orleans, LA (2017)
• “Questioned Document Expert Testimony Workshop” (MAAFS) Manassas, VA (2017)
• “Forensic Examination of Biometrically Captured e-Signatures Workshop,” William Flynn, Cambridge, MD (2015)
• “Measurements, Science and Standards in Forensic Handwriting Analysis Conference” National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD (2013)
• Hyperspectral Imaging Workshop, Library of Congress, Washington, DC (2013)
• Tour of Appleton, Inc. Paper Mill, security paper manufacturing facility, Roaring Spring, PA (2012)
• “Adobe Photoshop Workshop,” George Reis, Imaging Forensics, McLean, VA (2010)
• “Assessor/Auditor Training Course,” ASCLD/LAB International, Denver, CO (2010)
• Tour of a production facility for autopens, Damilic Corporation Autopen, Rockville, MD (2010)
• “Laboratory Preparation Course,” ASCLD/LAB International, Vienna, VA, (2010)
• “ESDA Sequencing Workshop,” ASQDE, Dearborn, MI (2009)
• “Homogenous Handwriting Workshop,” Marie Durina, Dearborn, MI (2009)
• “Business Records Examinations Workshop,” ABFDE, Asheville, NC (2008)
• “Authentications and Simulations Workshop,” ABFDE, Las Vegas, NV (2007)
• “Disguised Handwriting Workshop,” LaTrobe University, SAFDE, Atlanta, GA (2006)
• Tour of a production facility for AXALTO smart cards, a Schlumberger company, Owings Mill, MD (2003)
• “Paper Knowledge Field Seminar,” MeadWestvaco, Washington, DC (2003)
• “Overview of Digital Printing Technologies,” Annette Jaffe Consulting, Washington, DC (2002)
• Tour of a production facility for genuine U.S. passports, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC (2002)
• Observation of U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service asylum applicant interviews, Rosslyn, VA Asylum Office (2001)
• “U.S. Identity Documents Workshop,” U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service, Forensic Document Laboratory, McLean, VA (2001)
• Tour of rubber stamp making facility, Baumgarten Corporate Headquarters, Manufacturer of Wet and Dry Seals, Laurel, MD (2001)
• Tour of security printing facility, Portals Ltd./De La Rue Security Print, Dulles, VA (2000)
• “Typewriter Examination and Classification Workshop,” Dr. Phillip Bouffard, SAFDE, Las Vegas, NV (1999)
• Tour of manufacturing facility for genuine U.S. Visas, Banknote Corporation of America, Inc., Greensboro, NC (1999)
• “The Future of Banknote Substrates and Security Devices Workshop,” International Countermeasures Association, McLean, VA (1998)
• “Digital Photography,” Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY (1997)
• Tour of manufacturing facility for genuine U.S. Treasury checks, Banknote Corporation of America, Inc., Greensboro, NC (1997)
• Tour of minting facility for genuine U.S. coins, U.S. Mint, Denver, CO (1997)
• “Detection of Counterfeit & Altered Coins,” American Numismatic Association, Colorado Springs, CO (1997)
• “Pulp and Paper Technology for Non-technical People,” Institute of Paper Science and Technology, Atlanta, GA (1996)
• Tour of the minting facility for genuine U.S. coins, U.S. Mint, Philadelphia, PA (1996)
• “Etching and Intaglio Printing,” The Art League School, Alexandria, VA (1996)
• Tour of manufacturing facility for genuine U.S. Treasury checks, American Bank Note Company, Bedford Park, IL (1995)
• Tour of security printing facility, Dittler Brothers Security Printers, Oakwood, GA (1993)
• “Serial Number Decoding of Color Copiers Workshop,” Canon USA, Lake Success, NY (1993)
• Tour of security thread manufacturing facility for genuine U.S. currency, Technical Graphics, Inc., Milford, NH (1993)
• Tour of ink manufacturing facility for genuine U.S. currency, SICPA Security Inks, Springfield, VA (1992)
• “Electronic Imaging,” Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA (1992)
• “Graphics Arts Photography,” Montgomery College, Rockville, MD (1992)
• “Principles of Lithography,” Montgomery College, Rockville, MD (1991)
• “Offset Lithography Printing Workshop,” Counterfeit Division, U.S. Secret Service, Washington, DC (1991)
• “Advances and Challenges in Electronic Printer Quality Workshop,” BIS Strategic Decisions, San Jose, CA (1991)
• “Expert Testimony Workshop,” Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists, Hagerstown, MD (1991)
• “Fundamentals of Typewriter Examination for Laboratory Personnel,” Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy, Quantico, VA (1990)
• Tour of ink manufacturing facility, Capital Ink Company, Washington, DC (1990)
• Tour of paper manufacturing facility for genuine U.S. currency, Crane Paper Company, Dalton, MA (1990)
• “Fundamentals of Document Examination for Laboratory Personnel,” Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy, Quantico, VA (1989)
• Tours of forensic laboratories, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa and Quebec, Canada (1989)
• Tour of engraving and printing facility for foreign genuine currencies, British American Bank Note Inc., Ottawa, Canada (1989)
• “Printing Techniques for Questioned Document Examiners,” Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY (1989)
• “U.S. Secret Service Questioned Document School,” Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA (1988)
• Tour of a paper manufacturing facility, Glatfelder’s Paper Mill, Spring Grove, PA (1988)
• “Counterfeiting Techniques Workshop” Counterfeit Division, U.S. Secret Service, Washington, DC (1988)
• Tour of the United States currency engraving and printing facility, U.S. Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Washington, DC (1988)
• Tour of credit card manufacturing facility, Malco Plastics Company, Baltimore, MD (1988)