2007 Expert Witness Conference

Start Date: Mon, October 22, 2007 | End Date: Fri, October 26, 2007

2007 Expert Witness Conference
October 22-26, 2007
Woodbine Banquet and Convention Centre, Toronto, ON

WHY YOUR SERVICE NEEDS EXPERTS
In June 2002 Bill C-15A received Royal Assent.  This Bill added section 657.3 to the Criminal Code.  Paraphrased this section requires notice be given 30 days prior to trial if expert testimony will be called.

All police services have experienced a large growth in requests for expert evidence from drug investigators.  Routinely drug and gang cases require expert opinions to secure convictions.

This conference is geared for officers new to the expert field as well as seasoned experts.  Training delivered at the conference will provide the registrant the tools they require to build their expertise and to remain current with today’s issues.

PRESENTATIONS
* Building a Curriculum Vitae
* Qualifying in Court
* Web Resources
* Physiological Effects of Drugs
* Prescription Drug Investigations
* Marihuana grow operations
* Heroin Trafficking / Manufacturing
* Importation / Concealment
* Synthetic Chemical Lab Investigations
* Street level trafficking
* Civil / Criminal proceeds
* Illicit drug manufacturing
* Street Gang identification and trends
* Firearm investigations

CURRICULUM
The conference will feature experts in their respective fields from across the country.  Members of the judiciary will also be part of the learning experience giving the registrant instruction on how to present their opinions effectively to the Court.  A mock trial scenario will demonstrate the qualities officers require to get qualified and present their evidence in a professional and effective manner.

CERTIFICATION
This seminar can be included in the registrants Curriculum Vitae.  Attendance will be taken during the course of the presentations.  Registrants will be required to attend all presentations.

**All registrants are required to bring a hard copy of their Curriculum Vitae

* Conference Contact: Doug McCutcheon, doug.mccutcheon@torontopolice.on.ca, 416-808-6106

REGISTRATION
$100 per registration includes all materials, continental breakfast and lunch.
* Register online at http://www.confmanager.com/main.cfm?cid=980.
* Download a registration form at http://www.oacp.on.ca/uploads/pdfs/expert%20witness%20-%202007%20brochure.pdf and fax it to 416-926-0436.

Limited accommodations are available at Woodbine Convention Centre at a discounted rate of $99 plus taxes.  Other hotel accommodations are located within walking distance of the convention centre.