Topic: Microscope training class at the Forensic Lab in Connecticut March 2010

[Jerryp]

On Wednesday March 10, and Thursday March 11 2010 our lab will be hosting a one day class called “use of the comparison microscope” . We are giving this class jointly with Leica Microsystems. The class will go from 8am to 4pm.

This class covers use of the comparison microscope with reflected lighting techniques. Those who use transmitted light microscopy will NOT find this class useful.There will be comparison microscopes for hands on work. The instructor is Wayne Buttermore from Leica.  There is no cost to attend. Seating is limited to 10 students per day.

There will be a lunch menu when you arrive at the class. Figure around $10.00 if you want to order lunch from the menu.

For more information call 203-639-6400 or email me at gpetillo@live.com

[Bill Wheatley]

Our regional association, the NJFFEA, hosted this workshop back on April 28, 2009. It was presented by Wayne Buttermore and Bob Luce from Leica and was outstanding. You don’t want to miss this FREE training it is well worth your time.

[Jerryp]

There are still some seats left in this class. If you are interested please call me at the lab.

203-639-6400

[Jerryp]

Thanks for all your replies. The class is now full.

Thanks again to Leica Microsystems for giving this class

[Jerryp]

The Roster is as follows:

Wednesday March 10, 2010
1)   J. Goffel         Vermont Crime Lab
2)   Steve Ostrowski      New Hampshire Crime Lab
3)   Mark Dupree           New Hampshire Crime Lab
4)   DLt Michael Coleman      Mass State Police
5)   Sgt David Cahill         Mass State Police
6)   TSgt Brian Canavan      Mass State Police
7)   Tpr Stephen Walsh      Mass State Police
8 )   Tpr Glenn Cote         Mass State Police
9)   Tpr Christopher Dougherty   Mass State Police
10)   Tpr John Schrijn      Mass State Police
11)   William Wheatley      Essex County NJ Sheriff’s Office
12)   Marshall Robinson      Bridgeport Police
13)   Peter Diaczuk         John Jay College
14)   TBD            CT DPS Forensic Lab   
15)   TBD            CT DPS Forensic Lab   
16)   TBD            CT DPS Forensic Lab   
17)   TBD            CT DPS Forensic Lab   
18)   TBD            CT DPS Forensic Lab   
19)   TBD            CT DPS Forensic Lab   

Thursday March 11, 2010
1)   Megan Marusso         Rhode Island State Crime Lab
2)   Richard Caines         Boston Police Ballistics Section
3)   Martin Lydon         Boston Police Ballistics Section
4)   Tyrone Camper         Boston Police Ballistics Section
5)   Gary Lewis         Boston Police Ballistics Section
6)   Steven Falkner         Boston Police Ballistics Section
7)   Kimberly D. Stevens      Maine State Police crime Lab
8 )   Robert T. Burns         Maine State Police crime Lab
9)   Tpr Joseph Risteen      Mass State Police
10)   Tpr David Hughes      Mass State Police
11)   Tpr Michael Bonasoro      Mass State Police
12)   Tpr John Sylva         Mass State Police    
13)   TBD            CT DPS Forensic Lab   
14)   TBD            CT DPS Forensic Lab   
15)   TBD            CT DPS Forensic Lab   
16)   TBD            CT DPS Forensic Lab   

[Bill Wheatley]

Wayne Buttermore and Bob Luce form Leica Microsystems did another outstanding Comparison Microscopy Illumination Workshop. they gave presentations on age related comparison macroscope resolution, illumination and camera technology. I highly recommend you reach out to Wayne or Bob and make arrangements to host this workshop at your lab.



Many thanks to Jim Stephenson, Jerry Petillo and Doug Fox of the CT DPS Firearm Section for hosting this workshop.