Training and Education Subcommittee This subcommittee has been tasked with developing guidelines for the basic educational and training requirements for practicing bloodstain pattern analysts and the basic content of specialized training courses in BPA. Current Membership The chair of this subcommittee is Toby Wolson of the Miami-Dade Police Department. The other subcommittee members are Tom Bevel of Bevel, Gardner & Associates, Kenneth Martin of the Massachusetts State Police, Richard Eikelenboom a private consultant from The Netherlands, Pat Laturnus, Jon Forsythe, and Gillian Leak of the Forensic Science Service. Task List Resources and references Draft Documents In accordance with the SWGSTAIN Bylaws, Section VI (D), any approved SWGSTAIN draft document or work product must be offered for public comment. Comments made in writing will be formally addressed by the appropriate SWGSTAIN Subcommittee and the response(s) published using SWGSTAIN.org. Any positive feedback and/or constructive criticism should be directed to the Training and Education Subcommittee Chair. Prior to reviewing a SWGSTAIN draft document, please review the Introductory Note prepared by SWGSTAIN that describes the intent and objectives of its peer review process. The following Training and Education Subcommittee documents are available for public peer review: [Currently no Draft Documents are available] In accordance with the SWGSTAIN Bylaws, Section VI (E), the following Training and Education Subcommittee draft document(s) have been offered for public peer review and are currently in the process of final ratification and/or awaiting publication as a SWGSTAIN Guidance Document(s): [Currently no Draft Documents are available for public peer review] The comments received by the Training and Education Subcommittee during the public comment period have been reviewed and considered as part of each draft document's final development. In accordance with the SWGSTAIN's Bylaws, Section VI (D), the comment(s) received by the Training and Education Subcommittee and SWGSTAIN's formal response(s) to these comments have been compiled and are currently available for review for the following Training and Education Subcommittee document(s): [Currently no Public Comment Documents are available] Guidance Documents Guidelines for the Minimum Education and Training Requirements For Bloodstain Pattern Analysts |