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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.

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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

 

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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)