Site News Archives - 2001

Below you will find news items posted to the AFTE Home page for the year of 2001.  Most of the links included with each news item will still provide you with additional information but be advised, the pages that these links refer to have probably been updated several times since these news items were posted.  Also, some of the pages linked to may no longer exist.

12/23/01

Call for Assistance - Help is needed in identifying a 380 AUTO pistol.  Check out the latest addition to the Call for Assistance page.  [Click Here]

 

Job Announcement - The Maine State Police Crime Laboratory is looking for a Firearms and Toolmark Examiner. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, February 1, 2002. [Job Announcement]

12/18/01

NIBIN Trainee Travel Policy - Read the latest "NIBIN News" document that explains the travel reimbursement rules for the ATF NIBIN training.  [Travel Policy]

12/17/01

Training Seminar News - Added to the Training Seminar section is a page that will preview the attending exhibitors. Also, Ed Love is providing outline documents for Workshop and Armorer's School Instructors.

12/17/01

Forensic Training - A new page has been added to the Examiner Resources section that contains information on training courses and schools available to AFTE members and the forensic science community. [Forensic Training]

12/11/01

AFTE Journal Fall 2001 - The latest edition of the AFTE Journal has been mailed to members.  The table of contents of this edition can now be viewed online. [Fall 2001 TOC]

12/9/01

Potpourri Page Update - Bill Sorrow has submitted two additions to the Potpourri Page in the Member's Area. [Potpourri Page]

 

Safety Bulletin - New section added in the Member's Area for officer/examiner safety bulletins.  New addition provides information about a shotgun booby trap. [Safety Bulletins]

12/4/01

AFTE Member's Area Update - The member's area has been updated to allow members to view and update their member information.  Also, lost passwords now can be easily requested!  Members should log in to check their information and make updates where applicable.   [Member's Area Login]

Distance Determination Class Forming-Jack Jamieson of the Centre of Forensic Science in Toronto, Canada writes that they are attempting to set up a training class for firearm distance determinations that is scheduled to occur from January 16 to January 18 at the University of North Texas.

The course will basically parallel the FBI's course and is open to all Firearms Examiners and trainees.  The course has a flat fee, so the more people signed up, the less it will cost.

Folks that might be interested should phone or e-mail Jack Jamieson at (416) 314-3783/jack.jamieson@jus.gov.on.ca.

11/15/01

AFTE Training Seminar 2001 Slide Show - Next year's AFTE Training Seminar will be here before we know it.  Members should be putting together their abstracts and submitting seminar registrations as early as possible.  To get you in the mood, take a look back at highlights of last July's training seminar.  I've put together a slide show from pictures taken by Evan Thompson, David Tanner and yours truly.  There are two versions; one for higher screen resolutions and higher connection speeds and a lower resolution/low bandwidth version.   [high resolution]   [low resolution]

Serial Number Restoration Course - The ATF's National Firearms Examiner Academy, Serial Number Restoration Course, provides training in serial number restoration techniques to forensic laboratories and law enforcement agencies.   [more]

ATF National Firearms Examiner Academy - Applications are being accepted to the National Firearms Examiner Academy until February 1, 2002.  Students will be identified by February 19 and will start receiving pre course assignments March 29, 2002.  Laboratory training is scheduled to start July 29, 2002.   [more]

11/1/01

Call for Assistance - Leopoldo Gonzalez is requesting assistance in identifying a German made .22 caliber revolver.   [more]

 

10/28/01

Andy Wagoner Benefit - On October 28, 2001 Dom Denio ran the Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis Research in Andy Wagoner's honor.   [more]

10/26/01

Attention Shot Show Goers - AFTE Members planning to attend the Shot Show in February should check the following link for an important message.   [more]

10/19/01

AFTE Scholarship Recipient 2001  - Meet this year's AFTE Scholarship recipient, Ms. Zoe Burgess.  Zoe is currently employed as a Forensic Laboratory Specialist by the Virginia Division of Forensic Science, Richmond, Va. in the Firearm and Toolmark Section.  [more]

10/16/01

Job Announcement - The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Forensic Laboratory is recruiting for a Firearms/Toolmark Examiner. Recruitment period now extended to Nov. 26, 2001   [more]

10/12/01

Questionnaire - To help make your visit to the AFTE web site the best experience possible, please take a second to complete a short questionnaire.   [more]

10/9/01

AFTE Links - The AFTE Links section has been updated and provides web site links to a large number of firearm and ammunition manufacturers, government agencies, professional organizations and...   [more]

 

Call for Assistance - Lars Henriksson is requesting assistance in identifying some unusual markings on an FN 1910/22.  [more]

10/8/01

Job Announcement - The State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety is seeking a dedicated professional to fill the Forensic Laboratory Supervisor position in the Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory.   [more]

10/4/01

AFTE Contacts - A new page has been added that provides mailing addresses for AFTE Board Members, Editor, and Webmaster.   [more]

AFTE Headstamp Guide - A few new entries (known & unknown) have been made to the AFTE Headstamp Guide this week.  [more]

9/27/01

Job Announcement - The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Forensic Laboratory is recruiting for a Firearms/Toolmark Examiner.   [more]

9/17/01

Andy Wagoner Benefit Update - Dom Denio called last week to pass on the good news that AFTE members and friends have now contributed nearly $6000 dollars to this very worthy cause.  Everyone is to be commended for their overwhelming generosity!  If you haven't had a chance to make a contribution it's not too late!  [more]

9/13/01

In January of 1998, the AFTE entered into a contract with Cooperative Personnel Services (CPS) to develop a series of content-valid certification examinations in three different competency areas: firearm, gunshot residue, and toolmark evidence examination and identification.  To learn more about the AFTE Certification Program and to view the final CPS Job Analysis Report click on the following link... [more]

9/7/01

The host committee for the AFTE 2002 Training Seminar is working hard to make next May's seminar not only a great learning experience but are also are lining up some great after-hour activities.  [more]

 

Thanks go to Jean-Paul Denis of Belgium and Vassili Swistounoff of Paris, France who wrote that the markings on the questioned cartridge case profiled in the "Call for Assistance" section were consistent with those produced by a Czechoslovakian or Yugoslavian Cz 61 Scorpion pistols.  [more]

8/28/01

The host committee for the AFTE 2002 Training Seminar is now accepting abstracts for papers to be presented at next May's Training Seminar.

 

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8/22/01

The Table of Contents of the Summer 2001 Edition of the AFTE Journal added to the AFTE Journal Section of the site.

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8/16/01

AFTE Calendar updated with links to several upcoming AFTE related events. 

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8/11/01

The Year 2001 Forensic Firearm Test Session at the Yuma Proving Ground will be December 7th and 8th, 2001.

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AFTE Training Seminar 2002 meeting announcement posted.

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New addition to the Call for Help page.

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8/10/01

Maine State Police Crime Lab is looking for a Firearm Examiner. 

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8/7/01

Andy Wagoner Benefit information posted. 

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7/26/01

Rocky Stone's AFTE Journal Keyword Index now available via download in the Examiner's Resources Section.

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7/25/01

Member's Area user list updated.  Some corrections were made and about 20 new members were added.

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7/24/01

Steve Molnar Award page added in the AFTE 2001 training seminar section.  Read all about this year's winner.

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Also, we're starting to get geared up for next years AFTE Training Seminar in San Antonio, TX.  A page was added advertising the sale of AFTE Logo shirts

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7/17/01

Page added announcing an ad-hoc AFTE WEB SITE COMMITTEE.

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7/16/01

Two new job announcements posted tonight.

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7/15/01

Information about last week's AFTE Training Seminar has been posted in the Training Seminar section of the site.

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Also, you may see some changes in the look of the website.  All pages should be updated to this new look but it you happen to see a page that was missed or find a link that doesn't work just right please email the page/link location to .

6/30/01

Crime Scene Technique Reinforced -  New addition to the Potpourri Page from Frank Cassidy.

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6/23/01

Ammunition and Firearm Safety Recalls and Warnings added to the Member's Area.

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6/17/01

New job announcement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office posted on the Employment Opportunities page.

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6/17/01

AFTE Cartridge Headstamp Guide added to the Examiner Resources Section.

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6/14/01

AFTE Dues Notice updated in the Member's Area.

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6/13/01

Michael Haag has submitted an addition to the Potpourri Page in the Member's Area.

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6/12/01

Page listing the presentations submitted for the AFTE 2001 Training Seminar updated.

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6/11/01

The list of AFTE members registered to access the Member's Area updated.

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6/8/01

A few updates tonight.

• Updated the Employment Opportunities Page tonight.  New job announcement from the Cook County Sheriff's Lab posted.

• Updated the Exhibitor's Preview Page.  New exhibitor's are signing up for the AFTE 2001 Training Seminar daily.

• AFTE Training Seminar 2001 workshops are filling up.  The Suppressor Workshop is full.   Check out the Workshop/Armorer's School Page. 

 

6/1/01

New job announcement from the City of Mesa, Arizona posted on the Employment Opportunities page.

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A couple new links added to the Forensic Links Page.

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5/24/01

A database of registered users (as of 5/24/01) of the AFTE Member's Area added to the Member's Area.

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5/23/01

Jim Serpa has submitted an addition to the Potpourri Page in the Member's Area.

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5/21/01

New job announcement from the Centre of Forensic Sciences- Canada, posted on the Employment Opportunities page.

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5/16/01

A list of presentations submitted (as of 5/15/01) for this years AFTE Training Seminar posted to the AFTE 2001 Section.

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5/16/01

Three new additions to the Call for Assistance Page under Examiner Resources.

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5/16/01

Bill provided me an update to his magazine index database last night.  I spent the better half of 3 hours spell checking the 2500 AFTE Journal entries.  Some 2001 magazines are now included.  This brings the total entries to over 17,000 now.  Thanks again Bill!

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5/12/01

New Magazine Search database added to the Examiner Resources Section.  Search by keyword over 16,000 magazine/journal articles.

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5/11/01

The AFTE Journal, Volume 33, Number 2, Spring 2001 edition is in the mail!  This edition's Table of Contents is now available for viewing online. Article Abstracts are included!

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5/10/01

Just a quick summary of a few changes/additions this week:

• Updated the Employment Opportunities Page this week.  Some good jobs out there to be had!  Check them out.

• Updated the Exhibitor's Preview Page a couple times this week.  New exhibitor's are signing up for the AFTE 2001 Training Seminar daily.

• AFTE Training Seminar 2001 workshops are filling up and a new workshop was added to the Training Seminar's program this week.  The ATF will be holding a workshop on Serial Number Restoration!!  Check out the Workshop/Armorer's School Page.  Registration forms have been updated to reflect these changes.

• New book for sale in the AFTE Classifieds this week.

 

4/23/01

A couple big additions tonight.  All of the pages on the site have been updated to include the AFTE watermark.  Printer friendly pages have been added to most of the pages on the site.  The java navbar didn't print very well so I decided to provide an alternate just in case you needed a hard copy.

 

4/18/01

AFTE Classified Ads page added to the Examiner Resources section.

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4/17/01

Potpourri page added to the Member's Area.

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4/3/01

AFTE Dues Notice posted in the Member's Area.

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3/31/01

Winter 2001 AFTE Journal Table of Contents added to the AFTE Journal Section.

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3/30/01

Totally Useless Information page added under the Examiner Resources section.

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3/29/01

AFTE 2001 Training Seminar Exhibitor's Preview page posted in the meeting information section.

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3/27/01

Johnson Co. (Kansas) Sheriff's Department Criminalistics Laboratory job announcement posted on the Employment Opportunities page

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3/26/01

Oakland Police Department Crime Lab job announcement posted on the Employment Opportunities page.

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3/16/01

The AFTE Training Manual, Administrative Guide, and Quality Assurance Manual posted to the Member's Area.

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3/13/01

New job announcement from the Centre of Forensic Sciences- Canada, posted on the Employment Opportunities page.

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3/6/01

Provisional and Regular Membership documents were updated to include all of the forms contained in the Membership Packets.

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2/23/01

Added a new page called "Call for Assistance" under the Examiner Resources section.  Check it out today!

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2/15/01

Message boards are online!  We now have two message boards, one for public discussions and one in the Member's area.  The one in the Member's area was a little tricky to get to work so if you have trouble with it let me know.  I'll keep an eye on it.  Ignore the year on the dates in the message board.  The script is not Y2K compliant.  It sees the year as "101".  I fixed the year in the guestbook and hope to get these fixed as well.

Training Manuals are next.

2/14/01

Had a little trouble with the Guestbook today.  Some of you may have tried to sign in and were unable to do so.  I believe I've got that problem fixed.

For Internet Explorer users I added a custom icon today that will show up when you add the site to your favorites folder.  It will look something like this in your address window.

If you have already "book marked" the site you will have to delete all links to the AFTE site and redo them before the new icon will show up.  Sorry Netscape users but your browser doesn't support custom icons.

2/13/01

The new look to the AFTE web site went public today!  I hope everyone finds the makeover both easy to use and visually appealing.  New content will be constantly added so check back often. 

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