International Association of Forensic & Security Metrology Inc.

FSM 2010

- Laser Scanning and Terrestrial Technologies for Forensic & Security Applications -

February 8 - 10, 2010 - Houston Texas

IAFSM is pleased to announce our Fourth Annual Symposium FSM 2010 at the SPAR 2010 conference in Houston, Texas - February 8^th to February 10^th, 2010.

Now in its seventh year, SPAR 2010 focuses on presenting the latest developments and best practices for using 3D imaging to save time, improve safety, reduce cost and improve data quality in the fields of design, construction, modification and surveying.

IAFSM will host the Forensic Track portion of the conference that will include speakers, basic training, exclusive informational sessions with the Technical Advisors, and working group sessions focusing on the use of 3-D imaging technologies for recording both the scene and in-situ evidence as well as advanced analysis including bloodstain and ballistics.

MONDAY, February 8

8:00 – 9:45 am Opening Keynotes

Paul Feist and Keith Johnson, Albuquerque Police Department

10:15 – 11:15 am IAFSM Town Hall Meeting

11:15 – Noon Crime Scenes 3D Sarah Watson, LA County Sheriff’s Department

1:30 – 2:15 pm 3D Computer Models and Scenario Testing

Bart Hoogeboom, Netherlands Forensic Institute

2:15 – 3:00 pm From Geometric Clues to Task Solutions

Ittai Flascher, Mantis Vision Ltd.

3:30 – 5:30 pm Training Exercise

TUESDAY, February 9

8:00 – 9:15 am Methodology & Benefits of 3D Modeling in Crime and Crash Scenes

Laurent Chartier, Forensic Sciences Institute of French Gendamerie

9:15 – 10:00 am Photogrammetry in the Investigation of a Large Industrial Accident

Jurrien Bijhold, Netherlands Forensic Institute

10:30 – 11:15 am Laser Scanning & Virtual Reality for Data Collection and

Analysis in Transportation Accident Reconstruction

James Loumiet, James Loumiet & Associates, Inc.

11:15 – Noon Data Collection and Processing of a Drug Trafficking Vessel

Carl Adrian and Jacob Cabelli, FBI

1:00 – 1:45 pm LiDAR Mapping & 3D Modelling at the 11^thChina Games

Dr. Liang Tang, Tecdawn HT Co., Ltd

1:45 – 2:30 pm Usage of Change Detection Algoithms for Detection of IEDs

Håkan Larsson, Swedish Defense Research Agency

2:30 – 3:00 pm Evacuation Planning Tool Nicole Miller, US Secret Service

3:30 – 4:00 pm Forensic Laser Scanning - New Applications Jörge Meixner, Z & F

4:00 – 4:30 pm Advancements for the Forensic Metrology Oliver Bürkler, Faro

4:30 – 5:30 pm Break Out Session into Working Groups/committees

WEDNESDAY, February 10

8:00 – 8:45 am Uses of 3D Modeling in Real Cases (Ballistics, Blood Spatter

Analysis or Accident Reconstruction)

Laurent Chartier, Forensic Sciences Institute of French Gendamerie

8:45 – 09:30 am CSI The Hauge: A Process for Innovating Crime Scene

Investigations Andro Vos, Netherlands Forensic Institute

10:00 – 11:30 am IAFSM Annual Board Meeting

CONFERENCE LOCATION
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, The Woodlands
(Houston), Texas, USA.

Please register for the conference online here or call 978-774-1102

Metrology (noun): The Science of Measurement - Merriam-Webster Dictionary

The IAFSM is a non-profit group of Forensic, Investigative and Security professionals representing Law Enforcement and Private Sector organizations from around the world. Together with system developers and manufacturers, the Association works to develop and promote Forensic Metrological Techniques and Technologies.

Whether for crime scene mapping, security pre-event planning, accident reconstruction, bloodstain pattern analysis, ballistic analysis, pathology or any related forensic endeavor, the IAFSM's goals are to:

Act as a forum for the development and distribution of information, experience and best practices regarding technologies, techniques and research as applied to forensic and security metrology
Through a consultative process, develop a series of protocols and standards, conduct training sessions and confer certification on those parties who demonstrate proficiency within the field of forensic/security metrology
Objectively research, evaluate and report on techniques and technological developments of relevance to the profession
Ensure that techniques and technologies conform to accepted scientific methods to satisfy both peer review and court scrutiny
Promote the advancement of the profession through various activities including an association website, published journals and performing scientific research.
Serve as a liaison to facilitate communication and collaboration among related professional associations, system developers, law enforcement, private investigation, the academic community, the judiciary and government agencies.

If you would like to contribute to this effort, we invite you to join us in …

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