Learn with the Pros
A free seminar series at URI lets you try out your sleuthing skills.
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Does your regular true crime podcast consumption make you feel like you could be the next Allan Pinkerton, or better yet, the real-life Olivia Benson? The University of Rhode Island can help you realize that dream with its biannual Forensic Science Seminar Series. Offered each semester by the Forensic Science Partnership, the free-to-the-public series features weekly lectures from experts across a myriad of specialized forensic areas. Head to the Richard E. Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences on Friday evenings from 3:30 to 5 p.m. to catch expert lectures on topics including federal prosecutions and firearms analysis. Learn more at chm.uri.edu/forensics/seminars.php
See below for the spring schedule.
DATE: March 7. LECTURE: The Role of Forensic Archaeology in Solving Cases. SPEAKER: Ann Marie Mires, director of forensic criminology
DATE: March 21. LECTURE: State v. John W & N. Gordon: The Coldest Case in RI. SPEAKER: Micheal DiLauro, public defender, ret.
DATE: March 28. LECTURE: Police Do Horse Around. SPEAKER: Sgt. Steve Courville, Providence Police — Mounted Division
DATE: April 4. LECTURE: ATF Intro to Crime Gun Intelligence. SPEAKER: RAC Robert White and GS Ricky Mustion II, ATF crime gun intelligence
DATE: April 11. LECTURE: Tales of a Medical Examiner. SPEAKER: Dr. Patricia Ogera, RI Medical Examiners Office
DATE: April 18. LECTURE: Defending the Indigent. SPEAKER: Fred Whitehurst, defense attorney and Federal Bureau of Investigations, ret.
DATE: April 25. LECTURE: New England Organized Crime & Informants. SPEAKER: Anthony Pesare, police chief and RI State Police officer, ret.
