Bevel, Gardner & Associates is scheduled to attend and present training material at the International Association of Identification (IAI) in Sacramento, California August 2-8. The IAI strives to be the main professional association for those engaged in forensic identification, investigation, and scientific examination of physical evidence. At this important annual Conference world-renowned professionals present the most current scientific educational sessions, utilizing the most efficient methodologies and technical products and advances in the identification field. The Conference offers general sessions, poster presentations, hands-on workshops, field trips, and vendor exhibits. Every forensic discipline subcommittee offers some type of training. Levels of the educational sessions range from basic to advanced.

The BGA team also participates in local IAI chapter trainings and events. Ross Gardner spent June 10 and 11 in Lake Charles, LA presenting two workshops for the LA IAI annual training conference. His training included a four-hour workshop on methodology for crime scene reconstruction and a shooting incident reconstruction (SIR) workshop. We are proud to be part of this important organization in our field - it allows us to continue to grow and develop our skills and share our expertise with others. If you plan to be at the conference, stop by our trade show booth or attend one of our workshops. We'd love to see you there!