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National Center for Forensic Science
The National Center for Forensic Science (NCFS) is a Florida Type II
Research Center hosted by the University of Central Florida

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Upcoming Training Opportunities of Interest to the Forensic Science,
Law Enforcement, and Public Safety Communities

Dates:	We are no longer accepting new applications---
Course Title:	CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives) Analysis
Course Description:	The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) awarded a grant to the National Center for Forensic Science (NCFS) and the Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) to develop an online course: CBRNE for First Responders. This class will be offered at no cost to qualified State, Local Law Enforcement, and First Responders.
Instructors:	The National Center for Forensic Science (NCFS) and the Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) have teamed up with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop this online course for state and local first responders: CBRNE for First Responders (James Crippin, John Fisher- Content Developers)
Prerequisites:	To be eligible to take the CBRNE course, applicants must have either a) taken a Fire Debris Analysis, Post-Blast Investigation, Low Explosives, HAZMAT, or related training courses, or b) participated in HAZMAT, fire/arson, Forensics, or explosive related work. We will notify all applicants of acceptance status upon completion of the application process.
Costs:	The National Institute Justice (NIJ) awarded the grant to create this course to NCFS and this course is being offered to qualified applicants without fees.
Application:	If you have any questions or concerns regarding these courses please email here: ncfsclasshelp@ucf.edu

Dates:	We are no longer accepting new applications---
Course Title:	High Explosives
Course Description:	The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) awarded a grant to the National Center for Forensic Science (NCFS) and the Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) to develop an online course: High Explosives. This class will be offered at no cost to qualified State, Local Law Enforcement, and First Responders.
Instructors:	The National Center for Forensic Science (NCFS) and the Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) have teamed up with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop this online course for state and local first responders: High Explosives for First Responders (James Crippin- Content Developer)
Prerequisites:	To be eligible to take the High Explosives course, applicants must have either a) taken a Low Explosives course or b) participated in explosive related work. We will notify all applicants of acceptance status upon completion of the application process.
Costs:	The National Institute Justice (NIJ) awarded the grant to create this course to NCFS and this course is being offered to qualified applicants without fees.
Application:	If you have any questions or concerns regarding these courses please email here: ncfsclasshelp@ucf.edu

Dates:	Tentative Course Dates: March 19-22, 2013
Course Title:	Comprehensive Fire Debris Analysis
Course Description:	This course is web-based followed by a classroom session. The online portion stresses lecture-oriented presentations such as organic chemistry and the chemistry of fire, petroleum refinery operations, the nature and classification of commercial petroleum products, extraction of fire debris samples, mass spectrometry theory, and the application of mass spectrometry to fire debris analysis. The classroom portion includes a variety of practical exercises utilizing mass spectrometry and exercises dealing with other fire debris analysis problems. There is an online portion of the course.
Instructors:	Ms. Reta Newman, Director, Pinellas County Forensic Laboratory, Largo, Florida, and a representative of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives laboratory.
Prerequisites:	Students must have a college degree in chemistry or a related scientific degree and experience with instrumental analytical techniques. Additionally, the student must have a minimum of one year of experience in a forensic laboratory. Students must complete all online components of the course before attending the classroom component.
Location and Duration:	The classroom portion is a three-day class and will be held at the Pinellas County laboratory, Largo, Florida on March 19-22, 2013 at 8:00 am. The Tampa International Airport is the closest major airport.
Costs:	$1100
Application:	Application: For general inquiries, contact the NCFS at (407) 823-6469 or Steve Allen (804) 224-2748. Download the application here: click here The application can be printed, completed, and faxed to (407) 823-3162, or complete online and email to judith.stout@ucf.edu

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