I was asked to pass this along to all I know in our field. In case it's not stated, If you are ony interested in one day you are NOT obligated to attend both days.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Firearms Section would like to invite you to join us on Thursday, October 11th and Friday, October 12th at the National Laboratory Center in Ammendale, Maryland for the 2007 Eastern Regional Training Conference.
Thursday, October 11th – October 12, 2007
8:00 am – 5:00 pm at The National Laboratory Center in Beltsville, Maryland
Registration Fee: $30 per day (includes breakfast & lunch)
Day 1: Gregory Klees will be reviewing Daubert issues, including elements, admissibility and moot court
Day 2: Presentation of Papers (We are encouraging people to present interesting case studies.)
If you are interested in presenting, please contact Kristin Gerber (
kristin.gerber@atf.gov)
Location: The National Laboratory Center Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
6000 Ammendale Road
Ammendale (Beltsville), Maryland 20705
Registration: Early registration is available immediately. The registration fee is $30.00 per day. Please fax or email us a completed registration form at the contact information located below. Make check or money orders payable to “Firearms and Toolmark Examiners Eastern Regional Conference.” Late registration fees will be accepted on October 11th and 12th. However, we will need prior confirmation and contact information that you will be attending by COB Tuesday, October 9th due to the security procedures required prior to guest arrivals.
Fee includes: Breakfast, lunch and snacks for each day
Hotel Accommodations:
The Fairfield Inn (
www.marriott.com/waslr)
13700 Baltimore Avenue
Laurel, Maryland 20707 USA
Phone: 1-301-498-8900
Group Rate: $119.00/night (+tax) guaranteed until September 26th
Reservations are being held under group name “ATF Annual Training”
Welcome Reception: Please join us on Thursday evening at 6:00 pm for a welcome reception at The Greene Turtle (bar and restaurant), located at 14150 Baltimore Avenue, less than a mile from the hotel.
http://greeneturtle.com/laurel Parking: Parking is available at The National Laboratory Center.
Laboratory Site Access: A complete list of guests will be provided to the guard booth located at the entrance of the ATF Laboratory site. You will be required to show valid picture identification. Agency credentials are preferred. Your person and vehicle may be subjected to search upon arrival or departure from the site. Outside persons are not allowed to carry firearms in the building. However, limited locked storage space is available.
Presentation Information: If you would like to present a paper, contact us as soon as possible.
Contact Information: Kristin Gerber (240-264-3847/
Kristin.gerber@atf.gov ) if you have any questions or need additional information.
Directions to The National Laboratory Center: 6000 Ammendale Road (240-264-3800)
From 95 South: Take Exit 33A for 198 East. Make a left onto Route 1 South. Follow approximately 4 miles. Pass Ritz Camera on right. Drive approx. ½ mile. Turn right on Ammendale Road. Turn right into the second driveway, The National Laboratory parking lot.
From 95North/495: Take Exit 25 for Route 1 North towards Laurel. Follow approximately 3 miles. Pass MVA on left. Make next left on Ammendale Road. Turn right into the second driveway, The National Laboratory parking lot.
From The Fairfield Inn: Take Route 1 South. Drive approximately 2 ½ miles. Pass Ritz Camera on right. Drive approx. ½ mile. Turn right on Ammendale Road. Turn right into the second driveway, The National Laboratory parking lot.
Registration info:
Name:
Agency:
Agency Address:
Work Phone Number:
Email Address:
Registration: □ Thursday ($30) □ Friday ($30) □ Thursday and Friday ($60)
Registration fee paid by: □ Check □ Money Order □ Cash
Presentation Information
Topic:
Abstract:
please mail or fax your completed form and registration fee to the contact information below by COB October 8, 2007.
