The Forensic Science Division of the Michigan State Police is hosting the inaugural “Forensic Science and Criminal Justice Conference” on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 2-3, at the Sheraton Novi Detroit Hotel.

This two-day conference is aimed at providing judges, attorneys, and investigators with information regarding forensic science services and the impact these services can have on an investigation and legal case.

The conference agenda includes:

—Day One, Plenary Sessions
  • History and Role of Forensics
  • Standards and Accreditation
  • Mitigating Bias
  • Forensic Legal Decisions
  • Case Presentation
  • Michigan Attorney General’s CIU

—Day Two, Breakout Sessions
  • Body Fluid Identification & DNA
  • Breath Alcohol & Toxicology
  • Crime Scene & Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
  • Firearms & Toolmarks
  • Latent Prints
  • Questioned Documents
  • Seized Drugs
  • Trace Evidence

To register for the conference, visit https://shorturl.at/vAnfR.

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