All sessions will be held in the Indiana University Memorial Union Frangipani Room in Bloomington, IN unless otherwise noted. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory except by permission.
Sunday May 17
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration, distribution of course materials, payment of fees.
LUNCH PROVIDED
12:00 – 12:15
Introduction/Orientation
Mr. Randall Beaty
Dr. Barry Logan
12:15 – 1:30
Perspectives on the Robert F. Borkenstein Alcohol Course: Traffic Safety Science
Dr. Barry K. Logan, PhD, The Center for Frensic Science Research and Education, Horsham, PA
1:30– 1:45 – BREAK
1:45 – 3:00
Pharmacology and Physiology of Alcohol
Dr. Vanessa Fitsanakis, Robson Forensic, Lancaster PA
3:00- 3:15 – BREAK
3:15 – 4:30
Pharmacology and Physiology of Alcohol (continued)
Dr. Vanessa Fitsanakis, Robson Forensic, Lancaster PA
5:30 – 7:30
Welcome Dinner
Attendees are invited to join the faculty for dinner and cash bar, State Room East and West (IMU)
Monday May 18
8:00 – 9:15 am
Chemistry and Biochemistry of Alcohol
Dr. Barry K. Logan, PhD, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Horsham, PA
9:15 – 9:30 – BREAK
9:30– 10:45
Countermeasures for Reducing Alcohol Impared Driving Fatalities and the Role of NHTSA
Mr. James C. Fell, Senior Research Scientist, Traffic Safety Consultant, Annadale, VA
10:45 – 11:00 – BREAK
11:00 – 12:00
Pharmacokenetics of Alcohol Part 1
Dr. Peter Maskell, SPA Forensic Services, Glasgow, UK
12:00 – 1:15 – LUNCH
1:15 – 2:45
Blood Alcohol Analysis: Theory and Practice
Dr. Curt Harper, Toxicology Discipline Chief, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Hoover, AL
2:45 – 3:00 - BREAK
3:00 – 4:30
Breath Alcohol Analysis: Theory and Practice
Mr. Randall Beaty, Retired- Deputy Scientific Director, Crime Laboratory Service, Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin, TX
Tuesday May 19
8:00 – 9:00 am
Pharmacokinetics of Alcohol Part 2
Dr. Peter Maskell, SPA Forensic Services, Glasgow, UK
9:00 – 9:15 – BREAK
9:15 – 10:15
Pharmacokinetics of Alcohol Part 3
Dr. Peter Maskell, SPA Forensic Services, Glasgow, UK
10:15 – 10:30 – BREAK
10:30 – 12:00
Practice and Pitfalls of Retrograde Extrapolation and Widmark Calculations
Ms. Alka Lohmann, Virginia Department of Forensic Science, Richmond, VA
12:00 – 1:15 – LUNCH
1:15 – 2:15
On-road Driving Studies: Alcohol and Other Drugs
Dr. Eef Theunissen, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
2:15 – 2:30 – BREAK
2:30 – 3:30
On-road Driving Studies: Alcohol and Other Drugs, continued
Dr. Eef Theunissen, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
3:30 – 3:45 – BREAK
3:45 – 5:00
Principles and Application of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (Followed by Demonstration of Fatal Vision Goggles)
Mr. Joseph Turner, Retired, Muncie Indiana Police Department
Wednesday May 20
8:00 – 9:15 am
Alcohol and Impairment: Alcohol Effects on the Brain and Impact on Impairment
Dr. Barry K. Logan, PhD, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Horsham, PA
9:15 – 9:30 – BREAK
9:30 – 10:45
Implementation of Forensic Standards and Guidelines
Dr. Curt Harper, Toxicology Discipline Chief, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Hoover, AL
10:45 – 11:00 – BREAK
11:00 – 12:00
Behavioral and Performance Effects of Alcohol on Driving
Dr. Ryan Smith, National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID) and Responsibility.org., Washington, DC
12:00 – 1:15 – LUNCH
1:15 – 2:15
Behavioral and Performance Effects of Alcohol on Driving, continued
Dr. Ryan Smith, National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID) and Responsibility.org., Washington, DC
2:15 – 2:30 – BREAK
2:30– 3:45
The Architecture of Justice: Navigating State Statutes and Administrative Regulations through a Constitutional Lens
Judge MJ Menendez JD, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Horsham, PA
3:45 – 4:15– BREAK and CLASS PHOTO
4:15 – 5:30
The Current Scene Panel Discussion: All Available Faculty
5:45 - 7:15
Wine and Cheese Reception – Federal Room (IMU)
Thursday May 21
8:00 – 9:15 am
The Architecture of Justice: Navigating State Statutes and Administrative Regulations through a Constitutional Lens (continued)
Judge MJ Menendez JD, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Horsham, PA
9:15 – 9:30 – BREAK
9:30– 10:45
Analysis and Response to Defense Challenges in Forensic Alcohol Testing
Mr. Patrick Harding, Emeritus Toxicology Section Director, WI State Laboratory of Hygiene
10:45– 11:00 – BREAK
11:00 – 12:15
Analysis and Response to Defense Challenges in Forensic Alcohol Testing, continued
Mr. Patrick Harding, Emeritus Toxicology Section Director, WI State Laboratory of Hygiene
12:15 – 1:30 - LUNCH
1:30 – 2:45
Expert Testimony: Basic Principles and Obligations
Ms. Kari Hathorn, JD, District Attorney, Crook County, OR
2:45 – 3:00 – BREAK
3:00 – 4:15
Expert Testimony: Basic Principles and Obligations, continued
Ms. Kari Hathorn, JD, District Attorney, Crook County, OR
4:15 – 4:30 – BREAK
4:30 – 5:15
Expert Testimony Panel Q&A
Ms. Kari Hathorn, JD, Judge MJ Menendez, JD, & Availible Faculty
Friday May 22
8:00 –8:15
Opening Remarks: View from the Bench
Judge MJ Menendez JD, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Horsham, PA
8:15-9:30
Moot Court
Judge MJ Menendez JD, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Horsham, PA
Ms. Kari Hathorn, JD, District Attorney, Crook County, OR
Dr. Barry K. Logan, PhD, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Horsham, PA
Mr. Joseph Turner, Retired, Muncie Indiana Police Department
Dr. Curt Harper, Toxicology Discipline Chief, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Hoover, AL
9:30 – 9:45 – BREAK
9:45 – 10:45
Moot Court (continued)
10:45 – 11:00 – BREAK
11:00 – 11:45
Courtroom Testimony Q&A and Discussion
11:45
Presentation of Certificates and Close of Course
Mr. Randall Beaty