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This will be a presentation of real crime scenes and the management of efforts bringing together the forensic experts and the investigative personal to solve real cases. Having lead the Homicide Department department unlike CSI and other programs, police fail to collect and properly analysis a crime scene which I will demonstrate. We need to interpret crime scenes. Sloppy police investigations, lazy forensic personnel team up to reduce the ability to solve cases with solid evidence. 
The research profession needs to catch up with policing, corrections and juvenile justice, and define a role for itself in the problem solving process.  The research community needs to find ways to bring its analytical skills, its objectivity, its rigor, its independence, its ability to link theory and practice, into the messy arena of contemporary practice.  Although we have made progress, the need is tremendous.

Biography

Anthony Schembri is a respected law enforcement and academic professional with over four decades’ experience in the field. Over the years, he has drawn praise from such varied sources as New York City Mayor, President Jimmy Carter, Florida Governor Jeb Bush, and New York Governor Mario Cuomo. First appointed to the Brooklyn District Attorneys Office he advanced to Deputy Chief of the Narcotics Bureau, then to Director of Training at the District Attorneys Police Academy. Anthony Schembri has served as the city’s Deputy Inspector General, investigating cases of major crime and corruption. He was appointed by the Mayor of New York as Corrections Commissioner, a position putting him in charge of 12,000 uniformed officers and 20,000 inmates at 19 separate jail facilities. Today, the Citrus County, Florida, resident serves as a Visiting Professor at Oxford and Sheffield Hallam University and named Outstanding Professor of the Year at the University of Florida.

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Research indicates that approximately 90% of pre-lingual deaf children are born to hearing parents (Brungel, 2000).  Further, according to the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS), about 3.6% of the U.S. population, or about 11 million individuals, consider themselves deaf or have serious difficulty hearing (Center, 2024).
For many of those children born to hearing parents, they are not learning or acquiring language from their parents as their parents do not know or use sign language.  Often times, these parents have been advised (mistakenly) to not learn and use sign language with their children because of the belief that signing prevents speech and mainstream inclusion.  This lack of language skills can have a deleterious effect on deaf children and lead to “an impoverished or distorted relationship between parent and child.  (Austin, 2010)” This can lead to challenging behavior in adulthood. 
Developmental delay, due to delayed language acquisition, can cause a disruption in their cognitive processes, poor executive functioning, attention deficits and poor mental health (Austin, 2010).  Each of these disruptions have been linked to criminal behavior (Griffith, 2024).

Biography

Dr. Aviva Twersky Glasner, Ph.D. received a Masters in Forensic Psychology and her doctorsl degree in Criminal Justice. She has worked with Deaf individuals and developed her research interests around using criminological theories to examine the role that socialization may play in criminality of Deaf inmates.

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As a senior detective from the UK police who specialised in counter terrorism, serious crime, covert operations and international collaboration, I developed creative strategies to protect people. 

Since retirement from the police I have carried out covert investigations and training for police officers, prosecutors and politicians on the connection between crimes against animals and those committed against people. This includes animals abused as part of coercive control, global organised dog fighting and animal sexual abuse. 

My police and animal crime investigations and training has taken me to 24 countries across five continents. 

During the presentation I will cross references my work as an undercover police officer and cases where animal abuse affects human relationships, families and communities demonstrating that the safest societies for people are those where animals are protected. 

Biography

A former senior detective who specialised in covert operations, criminal analysis, intelligence, strategy and international collaboration. He now investigates and trains around the world on the importance of animal welfare in society, particularly around how animal abuse interconnects with violence against people, organised crime and terrorism.

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Thermal tomography is a scan of the human body using a thermal imager to identify and match physical wounds on the body from radiation. The electromagnetic spectrum covers multiple different types of radiation from microwave, infrared, ultraviolet, gamma, x-rays, and radio transmissions. Radio waves connect to the human body using mesh and neural networks, causing physical damage to the human body which causes scaring, burns, and additional sensations such as zapping, itching, effects. Thermal tomography scans can prove the internal, external, effects and damage on the body. Identifying venal and arterial damage, the exact nerve that is being effected that causes the zapping, itching sensations. Thermal tomography can also be used to identify directed energy sources and prove Havana Syndrome. 

Biography

Amy Holem has a BA in IT & Technology with a specialty of Digital Forensic Investigations. Amy Holem is the owner and developer of Thermal Tomography body scans that proves the radiation absorption and physical attacks on the body, and developer of Subliminal Acoustic Fingerprinting. Amy Holem has helped clients globally from multiple countries which include Argentina, Spain, Belgium, Croatia, Ukraine, France, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Iran, Iraq, Netherlands, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, and all 50 states. Amy Holem also has law enforcement experience, is a US Army veteran, where she was an MP (Military Police), with multiple certifications for investigation practices.

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The digital landscape has become increasingly intricate, with cybercrime posing threat to individuals, businesses, and nations. Cyber forensic investigators are tasked with the daunting challenge of unravelling the complexities of digital attacks, often sifting through vast amounts of data to identify perpetrators and gather evidence for legal proceedings. As the volume and sophistication of cyber threats continue to evolve, there is a pressing need for innovative approaches to expedite and enhance the forensic process.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense potential in revolutionizing cyber forensic investigations. Leveraging AI techniques such as machine learning, natural language processing, and pattern recognition, forensic analysts can automate repetitive tasks, extract insights from massive datasets, and detect subtle anomalies indicative of malicious activity. By augmenting human capabilities with AI-powered tools, investigators can streamline the investigation process, improve accuracy, and uncover hidden connections within digital evidence.
This talk will explore the intersection of AI and cyber forensics, highlighting the transformative impact of AI technologies in addressing the challenges faced by forensic professionals. Through real-world case studies and examples, we will delve into the diverse applications of AI in digital forensics, including malware analysis, network traffic analysis, and digital artifact identification. Additionally, we will discuss the ethical implications and potential limitations of integrating AI into forensic practices, emphasizing the importance of responsible AI deployment in preserving privacy and upholding due process.

Biography

Dr Mohamed Chahine Ghanem is Industry Advisor and Associate Professor in Cyber Security and AI, he is the acting director of the Cyber Security Research Centre/ London Metropolitan University, and a Senior Fellow in Cyber Security at the University of Liverpool. Dr Ghanem serves as the Chair of the Subject Standards Board and Program Manager for the MSc Cyber Security. Before joining Academia, Dr Ghanem earned solid industry experience with over 15 years of practice in mid-senior positions in Law enforcement and corporations mainly acting as Principal Cyber Investigator and Risk Auditor. Dr Ghanem holds an Engineering Degree (MEng) in Computer Science, an MSc in Digital Forensics & IT Security and a PhD in Cyber Security Engineering from the City, University of London. Dr Ghanem is a Senior Fellow of HEA (SFHEA) and holds a PGCert in Academic Practice and a PGDip in Security Studies. Chahine has over 15 years of experience in digital forensics and incident response at law enforcement and a corporate level and earned many certificates such as CISSP, GCFE, GICSP, GWAPT, ACE, and CPCI. Dr Ghanem is currently leading the research in applied AI for Cyber Security and Digital Forensics and supervising research students on topics related to digital forensics, IoT, offensive cyber security and applied AI and published numerous research papers in quality journals.

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Among the leading causes of death worldwide, intentional violence is defined as the intentional threat or use of physical force or power against oneself, others, a group or a community that results in, or has a high likelihood of resulting in, trauma, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment or deprivation; excluded from this definition are accidental incidents, such as most road traffic injuries and burns. 
Our aim was to study intentional violence at the Point G University Hospital.
This study, conducted from January 2017 to March 2021, was retrospective, prospective and descriptive, focusing on patients admitted to Point G University Hospital who had suffered intentional violence. 
During our study, Point G University Hospital admitted 2,6358 patients, including 103 cases of intentional assault and battery, i.e. a frequency of 0.4%; the 15-20 age group was most concerned, with 31.1%. Males were in the majority with 71.8%, and pupils/students were the most exposed with 25.2%. Around 54.4% of victims were self-referred, and 40.8% were referred. Bladed weapons were involved in 44.7% of cases, and firearms in 9.7%. Wounds accounted for 47.6%, and 26.1% of assaults were on the abdomen. Surgical treatment accounted for 37.9% of cases; 57.3% of our victims were treated with analgesics, antibiotics and sero-vaccination.
Intentional violence is a major public health problem, affecting thousands of people every year. These people are subject to a variety of factors operating in economic, socio-cultural and political contexts. Health professionals have an important role to play in supporting and monitoring victims. Combating such violence begins with raising public awareness.

Biography

Forensic Doctor - Research Officer. At University Hospital of Point G, BAMAKO-MALI. Lecturer at Medical and Odontology Faculty of BAMAKO. I am also: Trainer for Dead Bodies Management for ICRC of MALI.

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Studies have shown that 1 in 4 women will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime and 68% of abused women will also experience non- or near-fatal strangulation by their abuser.  Additionally, when an abusive relationship escalates and non-fatal strangulation incidents occur, the abuser is seven times more likely to kill their partner. However, in cases of non-fatal strangulation, there are often few, if any external or internal injuries, despite popular belief, which complicates the investigation and prosecution of the strangler.  In such cases, a multidisciplinary legal, investigative, forensic, and medical approach is the best method to holding stranglers accountable.  This presentation will provide the attendants an overview of the pathophysiology of non-fatal strangulation and asphyxia, the medical-forensic examination, and potential forensic evidence that may be found at the scene to support the strangulation allegations.

Biography

Teresa Devitt-Lynch completed her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin Madison, US. She is also a board-certified adult/adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and Advanced Forensic Nurse. She is currently a legal nurse consultant with a focus on criminal cases that involve injury or medical issues. Active in professional organizations she is a member of the Academy of Forensic Nurses Board of Directors and has provided numerous forensic healthcare trainings to medical, law enforcement and legal professionals who come into contact with victims and suspects of violence.

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The Covid-19 pandemic produced an acceleration in the introduction of new technologies and a new approach to the teaching techniques in Higher Education Institutions offering programmes in the Forensic Science field. The need to move lectures and activities online has improved the distance learning delivery of courses. The requirement to organize laboratory and practical activities determined the implementation of immersive and media technologies.
This presentation will provide an overview about distance learning and immersive technologies now available and tested or used in the forensic education also providing some consideration about pros and cons related to the use of this innovative technologies based on scientific studies and the real application of them.

Biography

Andreas Melinato has completed his MSc in Electrical Engineering from University of Padua, Italy, and Postgraduate Certificate in Forenscic Sciences from the University of Staffordshire, UK. He has been working as Forensic Engineer and Fire Investigator – Expert Witness in Court, in Italy since 1999, and he has been Lecturer and Head of Institution at the European Forensic Institute in Malta since 2018. He has been active in some professional associations like European Network of Forensic Laboratories, European Association of Fire Investigators - International Association of Arson Investigators Chapter (Past President), and the European Association of Crime Analysts (Vice-President).

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic produced an acceleration in the introduction of new technologies and a new approach to the teaching techniques in Higher Education Institutions offering programmes in the Forensic Science field. The need to move lectures and activities online has improved the distance learning delivery of courses. The requirement to organize laboratory and practical activities determined the implementation of immersive and media technologies.
This presentation will provide an overview about distance learning and immersive technologies now available and tested or used in the forensic education also providing some consideration about pros and cons related to the use of this innovative technologies based on scientific studies and the real application of them.

Biography

Andreas Melinato has completed his MSc in Electrical Engineering from University of Padua, Italy, and Postgraduate Certificate in Forenscic Sciences from the University of Staffordshire, UK. He has been working as Forensic Engineer and Fire Investigator – Expert Witness in Court, in Italy since 1999, and he has been Lecturer and Head of Institution at the European Forensic Institute in Malta since 2018. He has been active in some professional associations like European Network of Forensic Laboratories, European Association of Fire Investigators - International Association of Arson Investigators Chapter (Past President), and the European Association of Crime Analysts (Vice-President).

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How many times has your agency been contacted by college students interested in an internship opportunity? Many times, the forensic practitioner feels stuck and doesn’t know what to do with the student and the experience can feel like a burden. What if I told you there was a way to have a positive internship experience for both the student and forensic practitioner alike? The answer…a formal internship curriculum. In this 25-minute lecture I will discuss how to approach management about initiating an internship program, how to handle internship requests, review application and interview ideas, and provide curriculum material for you to create your own internship program for your agency.

Biography

Amanda Lloyd began her forensic science career in 2013. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Forensic & Investigative Science from West Virginia University and received her Professional Master of Science degree in Forensic Science from Florida International University. She is currently both a Certified Latent Print Examiner & Certified Crime Scene Analyst for the Worcester Police Department where she specializes in fingerprint processing, examination, and crime scene investigation. She is the Technical Manager and primary trainer for the Latent Print Unit and serves as the Forensic Services Internship coordinator. Amanda is also an adjunct professor for Anna Maria College where she is teaching The Scientific Analysis of Impression Evidence.

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Icator is an international Human Rights organisation which makes public the inhumane and involuntary experiments with neuroweapons, used on innocent citizens – now more commonly known as “Havana Syndrome”.
In many countries, people (not just diplomats) are persecuted and tortured with advanced microwave systems and weapons, via satellite and 5G. “Directed Energy Weapons” (DEW) work with electromagnetic radiation and penetrate house walls and other solid objects and are extremely dangerous for humans.
Neuroweapons can cause a variety of permanent effects on the body and brain. Effected individuals experience severe pain, heat and burns, an increase in pulse rate, pulsed shocks along with TBI and brain fog, vestibular, and many other health issues, including cancer. “Voice to Skull technology” (V2K) - where subliminal voices are beamed to a person’s brain via the Cochlea - is widely used also in this targeting process, as well BCI (Brain computer interface) technologies, making nervous system manipulation possible.
Our goal at ICATOR is to expose the inhumane crimes relating to the “NWO” and human experimentation, social engineering, reverse engineering, and control, and give freedom back to innocent people. We are a union of many international groups fighting against this torture.
ICATOR has representatives around the world in Belgium, Spain, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, USA and the UK. In the past and to present we offer advice and provide technical and medical services for our members, including RF scans, medical scans, work with TSCM specialists and toxicologists and are currently in talks about a health clinic in Brussels.
We are working towards an international class action lawsuit for victims with our legal partners – Droits Libertes – “Rights & Freedoms” who are running in the 2024 Belgian elections. This is a public interest case, both civil and criminal and with aim to set a legal precedent and raise awareness giving our unheard community a voice.
We will discuss our work, goals, cause and Icator’s president Melanie Vritschan’s evidence and details on our international class action lawsuit.

Biography

A motivated, reliable, and courteous individual and victim of electronic harassment and nonconsensual targeting. ICATOR - Currently I am UK board member and representative for Icator – International coalition against electronic torture and robotization of living beings. Icator is a Belgin based human rights association representing victims of electronic harassment – AKA – “Havana Syndrome” - on an international basis. We advise, make referrals and are working towards an international class action lawsuit and working with technical and medical experts. Our legal representatives are Droits Libertes – “Rights & Freedoms”, a Belgian legal firm, who take on only public interest cases. We are also in partnership with other international groups, including a medical association who we are creating a clinic for our members to receive health care, and the CHD –“Child Health Defence” group, who were founded by Mr Robert Kennedy Jr. My duties for Icator include – liaising with medical and technical experts, creating new opportunities and partnerships, maintenance of our members and website, promotion, organising scanning events, and administration. Amy Holem – “Aimee’s Audios” – I work for Amy Holem, who is Icator’s technical advisor and digital forensics expert. I aid her in conducting audio analysis of radio communications of criminals committing an array of crimes to victims of electronic harassment. Melanie is German and lives in Brussels. During two decades, she has gained valuable experience in public relations and events management of international associations. Her former positions involved close cooperation with the European Institutions and organisation of numerous international conferences and trade shows.

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Audio and video forensics have been used in hundreds to thousands of cases each year within the courts. A new futuristic technology called subliminal Acoustic Fingerprinting (SAF) is a new method used for investigations globally to gather information on stalkers, sex trafficking operations/organizations, harassment, hackers, and cyber-crime activities. Using the SAF method, one can hear radio communications of the criminal network, gather intel from locations, names, equipment, servers, networks, software, drugs, weapons, murderers, terrorists plans and more. The frequencies that are identified match the QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation), vector fields, that the criminals are using with the use of their electronic devices. The frequencies identified also connect to the radio transmissions that the criminal group is using to transmit and connect to the hosting site for operations. 

We will discuss in detail a sample report completed for a client and employee of Aimee’s Audio’s – Alison Smith – UK Board member of ICATOR – international coalition against electronic torture and robotization of living beings – a Belgian based human rights association - Sharing details about the criminals involved in her personal situation, the technologies being used and how they maintain constant surveillance of her for illegal live streaming purposes.

Biography

Amy Holem has a BA in IT & Technology with a specialty of Digital Forensic Investigations. Amy Holem is the owner and developer of Thermal Tomography body scans that proves the radiation absorption and physical attacks on the body, and developer of Subliminal Acoustic Fingerprinting. A motivated, reliable, and courteous individual and victim of electronic harassment and nonconsensual targeting. ICATOR - Currently I am UK board member and representative for Icator – International coalition against electronic torture and robotization of living beings. Icator is a Belgin based human rights association representing victims of electronic harassment – AKA – “Havana Syndrome” - on an international basis. We advise, make referrals and are working towards an international class action lawsuit and working with technical and medical experts.

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His talk with yourselves would detail his experiences as an ex intelligence agency, weapons expert and physicist of the dangerous usage microwave systems globally and how these affect civilians health. 
And this would be his abstract / Bio - "Barrie Trower - I trained at the Government (Ministry of Defense) microwave warfare establishments early in the 1960s covering all aspects of microwave technology, uses and health dangers. Later works included under water bomb-disposal which incorporated microwave technology. In the late 1960’s and 1970’s a part of my task was to extract confidential information from master criminals, terrorists, and spies. This included Cold War microwave technology.

Biography

My first degree is in Physics with a specialization in microwaves. My second degree is a research degree. I have a teaching diploma in human physiology. Before retiring, I taught advanced physics and mathematics at South Dartmoor College. I am Scientific Advisor to the Radiation Research Trust and the H.E.S.E. (Human Ecological Social Economical) Project. I am the author of both Tetra Reports for the Police Federation of England and Wales and the Public and Commercial Service Union.