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FBI Academy In-house Classes
Infrared Spectrometry Forensic Trace Analysis
E. Bartick is the founder, coordinator and major lecturer. This is an intense, lecture – laboratory, one-week class for forensic examiners of federal, state and local laboratories. This is near the equivalence of a one-semester university class. The class was started in 1991 and has been offered once or twice a year since.
Forensic Polymer Analysis: Paints and Tapes
Coordinator 2003 – 2004 This class covers a broad range of polymer theory, manufacturing and forensic analysis. Many lecturers are invited in from industry and other forensic laboratories. Laboratory exercises are supervised by forensic instructors.
Class Schedule: INFRARED SPECTROMETRY FOR TRACE ANALYSIS
Monday
8:00
Introduction (Bartick)
8:15
Historical Perspective of IR Analysis (Bartick)
8:30
Introduction to Infrared Spectrometry (Coates)
9:00
FT-IR Theory & Operating Variables (Suzuki)
10:30
Introduction to Interpretation of IR Spectra: Part I (Coates)
11:30
Introduction to Interpretation of IR Spectra: Part II (Coates)
1:30
Instrument Care and Checks (Merrill)
2:00
LABORATORY #1
A. Instrument Introduction
B. Instrument Checks
C. Conventional Sampling
D. Computer Subtraction
Tuesday
8:00
Computerized Methods (Bartick)
A. Databases & Spectral Searching
B. Computer Subtraction
C. General Spectral Calculations
9:00
Sampling Methods I: Transmission (Bartick)
A. Solids
B. Liquids
C. Pyrolysis
10:00
Sampling Methods II: Reflectance
A. Reflection-Absorption (Suzuki)
B. Specular (Suzuki)
C. Diffuse (Suzuki)
11:00
D. Internal (IRS, ATR) (Bartick)
E. Accessory Care and Alignment (Bartick)
11:30
IR Spectrometry’s Role in the Examination of Physical Evidence (Suzuki)
1:30
LABORATORY #2
A. Diffuse & ATR Sampling
B. Tungsten Wire Probes
C. Single Reflection In-Sample Compartment ATR Demo
Wednesday
8:00
Microsampling Methods
A. Conventional (Bartick & Suzuki)
8:30
B. FTIR Microscopy (Reffner)
10:00
Forensic Applications II
A. Fibers (Bartick)
10:45
B. Photocopy Toners (Merrill)
11:15
C. Drugs (Suzuki)
1:00
LABORATORY #3
A. Microscopy
B. Extended Range Paint Analysis
Thursday
Forensic Applications III
8:00
A. Explosives (Suzuki)
8:30
B. Adhesive Tapes (Merrill)
10:00
C. General Polymers (Bartick)
10:30
D. Auto Paints (Suzuki)
11:30
E. Auto Paint Data Base (Chem. Unit Rep.)
1:00
LABORATORY #4
A. Continuation of Microscopy & Extended Range Paint Analysis.
B. Mock Cases (Bartick – Monitor)
4:00
C. Discussion of Mock Cases
Friday
8:00
Considerations when Purchasing an IR Spectrometer (Bartick)
8:30
Future of Forensic Vibrational Spectrometry (Bartick)
10:00 Test/ Student Evaluation/Test Discussion
Class Schedule: FORENSIC ANALYSIS POLYMERS: PAINTS AND TAPE
Monday
8:00
Introduction & Administrative Matters (Bartick, CTFSRU)
8:30
Introduction to Polymers and Coatings (Roesler, Bayer)
10:15
Introduction to Polymers and Coatings (Continued)
12:45
Architectural Paints (Janezic, Sherwin-Williams)
3:00
Introduction to Automotive Paint (Gilbert, BASF)
5:00
Video of GM Assembly Plant
5:30
Wrap up for dinner
Tuesday
8:00
Polarized Light Microscopy (Eyring, AZ St. Lab)
9:45
Microspectrophotometry Color Analysis (Martin, Craic Tech.)
11:00
FT-IR of Paints (Suzuki,WA State Patrol)
1:00
FT-IR of Paints (continued)
2:30
Pyrolysis GC/MS (Wampler, CDS)
4:00
FBI Protocol for Paint Examination (Bradley, FBI Chem. Unit)
Wednesday
8:00
Duct Tape (Serra, Tyco Adhesives)
10:00
Video of Tyco Adhesives
10:30
Miscellaneous Tapes (Johnston, Consultant)
1:00
Miscellaneous Tapes (continued)
3:15
FT-IR of Tapes (Bartick)
4:30
FBI Tape Protocols (Bradley)
Thursday
LABORATORY
8:00
Lab Introduction (Bartick)
8:30
Lab – Analysis of Paints and Tapes (FBI Lab Staff)
1:30
Lab – Analysis of Paints and Tapes (Continued)
7:00
Optional Session – Discussion of Results on Paint & Tape Spectral Interpretation (Suzuki & Bartick)
Friday
8:00
Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis (Ward, FBI Chem. Unit)
9:30
Paint Examination Involving Works of Art (Martin, Orion Analytical)
10:45
Wrap up/Critique (Bartick)