DNA Trends and Issues: A High Impact Summit for Law Enforcement

October 20 - 21, 2008 - University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN

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Community Policing Training in Western New York

We are pleased to welcome Erie Community College as our Western New York partner in advancing community policing training to law enforcement and communities in Western New York. Commencing this fall select law enforcement training will be offered funded, in part, through a subcontract made possible through the COPS Office.

Offering high quality, low cost education to Western New York for over fifty years, Erie Community College continues its commitment to provide excellent public, post-secondary educational programs, community outreach activities and related services. From associate’s degrees to specialized certificate programs to workforce development, ECC provides its diverse student body with the opportunity to develop academically, as well as socially, and fosters cooperative partnerships with local businesses and universities.

Edward C. Hempling, Director of the Law Enforcement Training Academy at Erie Community College, is the program coordinator for this initiative. To inquire about training in the Western New York Region, contact Director Hempling at 716-270-5373.

DNA Evidence Identification, Collection and Preservation for Law Enforcement

DNA technology has become increasingly vital in ensuring accuracy and fairness in the criminal justic system. The DNA Evidence Identification, Collection and Preservation course was developed as part of the President’s DNA Initiative, Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology. It is intended for law enforcement and emergency first responders involved with the identification, collection and preservation of DNA evidence.

Through the use of group exercises, problem solving scenarios and case studies the student is encouraged to actively participate in the class and to think about how the topics are supported by and integrated with the community policing philosophy.

The 16-hour course is “team taught” by a law enforcement practitioner and a DNA subject matter expert and is offered free of charge.

To view the complete course description and course schedule or to register online click on the red DNA box at the top of the page.