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ISPE January Dinner Meeting
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Topic: Forensics and Ballistics
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Meeting of the Calumet Chapter of the Indiana Society
Of Professional Engineers
Joint with the Calumet Section of the IEEE
Calumet Chapters of the
Computer Society, Power Engineering Society
And the
The Industry Applications Society
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Dinner Location: Strongbow Restaurant
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Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Schedule: |
5:30 Social Hour
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6:00 Dinner
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7:00 Presentations
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Cost: |
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On or Before January 7th |
After January 7th |
| All Members* & Non PDH Guests: |
$27 |
$35 |
| Non-Member Receiving CE Credit: |
$47 |
$55 |
| Students: |
$10 |
$14 |
| * Members include members of IEEE and ISPE including those seeking CE Credits for PE renewal. |
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* Note: Cancellations accepted upto noon January 10th. After that time anyone making a reservation is responsible for the meeting fee. |
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Speaker: John Nixon, P.E.
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John Nixon worked for the UK government as a scientist & professional engineer before moving to the US, where he now practices as an independent consultant. He holds a First Class Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Master's Degree in Business Administration. He specializes in technical support in both civil and criminal litigation. He has testified in many state and federal courts in the US, and in his native UK. He is an NRA certified firearms & personal protection instructor and range safety officer. He has published numerous research papers & articles in the areas of weapons systems and forensic firearms & ballistics, and has authored two munitions patents. He has contributed to numerous TV news and documentary programs. His clients include federal, state, & foreign governments, insurance companies, defense contractors, law enforcement agencies, and private attorneys. John Nixon is currently President of the Indiana Society of Professional Engineers, is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and a Member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
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Topic: Forensics and Ballistics
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A large portion of both criminal and civil litigation involves firearms and ballistics issues. Despite the abundance of firearms in our society, many technical knowledge gaps and misconceptions exist within the minds of jurors, attorneys, and judges. These gaps and misconceptions relate to firearms function, firepower, accuracy, and terminal effects. This forensic science / forensic engineering course has been designed to provide attorneys and judges with enhanced technical knowledge in the area of forensic firearms and ballistics. Several common misconceptions will be dispelled. Professional engineer attendees will gain an appreciation of how complex technical subject matter may best be presented at a judicial proceeding, with the emphasis being on accuracy, understanding, and ethics. Participants will gain knowledge with regard to:
A Basic design and performance characteristics of firearms and ammunition
B Toolmark analysis - (linking firearms to spent ammunition components)
C Shooting incident reconstruction
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Please make your reservation below or by contacting Chad Ventimiglia by Phone (219-306-5952) or E-Mail (cventimiglia@nisource.com).
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