CURRICULUM VITAE

Date: February 12, 2008

David Knoerlein

4176 Camelia Dr.

Hernando Beach, Florida 34607

352-584-6815

digitaldave@bellsouth.net

Job Title: Forensic Photographer / Imaging Consultant/Company President

Employer: 2007-Present:..... Forensic Digital Imaging, Inc.

Hernando Beach, Florida 34607

Principle Duties: Provide a full range of forensic photographic services to include:

Image Capture

Provides professional forensic photography of evidence and/or crime scene following established rules of evidence and guidelines for the use of digital imaging technologies in legal proceedings.

Image Processing

Performs analysis, comparisons, and enhancements to improve the visual quality of potential evidentiary imagery.

Consulting

Provides analysis and evaluation of imaging systems, databases, and procedures to guaranty the security and integrity of the images.

Training

Provides on-site and location specific training classes on the following topics:

Basic Forensic Photography

Advanced Evidence Photography

Forensic Digital Image Enhancement

Legal Issues Surrounding the Use of Digital Imaging

Creating and Managing a Secure Imaging System

Peer Review

Reviews imaging policies and procedures to validate forensic imaging evidence for trial.

Education:  All courses focused on business management, computer and network interface for digital imaging.

2003-2005Devry University

1985-1998Dundalk Community College, Dundalk, Maryland

1974-1975Catonsville Community College, Catonsville, Maryland

1969-1973Franklin High, Reisterstown, Maryland

Training Programs:

SWGDE Scientific Working Group in Digital Evidence Seminar 11-15-03

Basic Data Recovery and Analysis-National White Collar Crimes Center 3-24-03

Adobe Photoshop – Advanced Techniques and Methods School 3-29-01

FBI – Digital Imaging of Evidentiary Photography School 10-1-99

Adobe Photoshop – Basic Imaging School 4-5-99

FBI – Fingerprint Classification Class 7-20-98

FBI – Digital Imaging Seminar for Law Enforcement 5-12-97

Kodak – Introduction to Digital Imaging Workshop 6-11-97

Morehits – Forensic Imaging School 2-2-97

Miami Dade – Crime Scene Photography School 4-14-95

Polaroid - Law Enforcement Photography School 9-22-94

Baltimore County P.D. – Instructor Development Course 9-1-92

FBI – Crime Laboratory Forensic Photography Course 1-6-92

Ed Badford School of Photography 4-3-87

Courtroom Experience: Qualified Expert Testimony

Forensic Photography………………..Baltimore, Maryland, 1995

Digital Imaging………………………Dade County, Florida, 2004

Frye Hearing Digital Imaging ……… Broward County, Florida, 2003

St. Of Florida vs. Victor Reyes

Digital Imaging………………………Broward County, Florida, 2003

Digital Imaging………………………Columbia, Maryland, 1996 and 1997

Digital Imaging………………………York, Pennsylvania, 2002

Digital Imaging………………………Broward County, Florida, 2002

Digital Imaging………………………Broward County, Florida, 2001

Professional Affiliations:

EPIC Evidence Photographers International Council (Active Member)

(Evidence Photographer Certification, Board Member)

IAI International Association for Identification (Active Member)

FDIAI Florida Division of the International Association for Identification (Active Member)

FDIAI Forensic Photography/Digital Imaging (Committee Member)

SFFA South Florida Forensic Association (Active Member)

NTIA National Technical Investigators Association (Active Member)

DIFFLE Digital Imaging for Florida Law Enforcement (Founder/President)

Prepared and Provided Lectures, Training, and or Consulting at the Following:

Evidence Photographers International Council- School

Society for Historical Archaeology

Mass Graves Investigation Team, Baghdad, Iraq

United States Justice Department Regime Crimes Liaison Office

Kosovo Police Internship

FBI Academy Digital Imaging School

Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Forensic Evidence Seminar

International Association for Identification, National Chapter

International Association for Identification, Florida Chapter

International Association for Identification, Chesapeake Bay Chapter

South Florida Forensic Association

Boston Police Department

Idaho State Forensic Lab

Michigan State Police

Miami Dade Police Department/ Metropolitan Police Institute

Boca Raton Police Department

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

Broward County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives School

Orlando Police Department

Newcastle County, NY Police Department

Baltimore County Police Department

Md. States Attorneys Office

Md. Homicide Investigators Association

Harvard Associates in Police Science

Employment History 

Job Title: Imaging Systems Manager/Forensic Imaging Specialist

Employer: United States Justice Department Regime Crimes Liaison Office, Mass Graves Investigation Team, US Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq

Principle Duties: Developed, implemented, and controlled a complete forensic imaging system utilized to manage and secure the visual documentation of evidence collected during mass graves investigations in Iraq. Coordinate with all of the specialized units to provide the necessary imaging support required to document the exhumation and analysis of skeletal remains and artifacts. Provided individual and group training to members of the Mass Graves Investigation Team, and members of the Iraqi Special Tribunal on procedures and protocols’ required for the use of digital imaging in criminal investigations. Supervised the entire imaging system and employees tasked to utilize it. Performed image enhancement processing on copies of original documents recovered with the remains to assist in identifying the victims. Captured reconnaissance images in the field, and provide images to the command staff for briefings and analysis. Provided Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Radiologist, and Pathologist immediate viewing of detailed forensic images captured to assist in their analysis and findings. Provided copies of evidentiary images for use in case reports to the Iraqi Special Tribunal prosecutors, for trials of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

 

 

Job Title: Forensic Analyst

Employer: Broward County Sheriff’s Office, Crime Scene Unit

Principle Duties: Managed and operated the forensic digital imaging system and all of its components. Performed and documented computer enhancements to digitally captured images. Provided training to individuals that are responsible for the acquiring of images into the database utilizing either the Digital Capture Station, or the Digital Field Kit. Developed, maintained, and updated all procedures used by the digital imaging system. Responded to crime scenes to perform digital image capture of latent evidence.

Job Title: Forensic Photographer / Imaging Specialist

Employer: Baltimore County Police Department

 

 Principle Duties: Managed and operated a full service forensic photo lab. Managed and operated the forensic digital imaging system and field response team. Performed individual and group training on various aspects of forensic photography and digital imaging. Utilizing the digital imaging system, enhanced and documented images of poor or low quality in order to show more detail.

Publications:  

The following publications were produced during the more than two years spent working with the Regime Crimes Liaison Office. Each of these volumes contain hundreds of images captured and prepared for publication by myself or others working under my supervision.

Chomko, S. A., d. S. Hobbie, and C. VanArsdale (editors)

2005Forensic Investigations at Two Mass Graves, Ninawa Province, Iraq. United States Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, Mandatory Center of Expertise for Archaeological Curation and Collections Management. Submitted to Department of Justice, Regime Crimes Liaison Office, United States Embassy Baghdad, Iraq.

Hines, D. Z. C., M. A. Smith, and N. J. Brighton (editors)

2006Forensic Investigation of Mass Grave KAR0008, Karbala Province, Iraq. United States Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, Mandatory Center of Expertise for Archaeological Curation and Collections Management. Submitted to Department of Justice, Regime Crimes Liaison Office, United States Embassy Baghdad, Iraq.

King, C. A., T. J. Anson, H. M. Justus, A. Fernandez-Congram, D. Siebrandt, and D. Congram (editors)

2006Forensic Investigations of Commingled Remains From the Ninawa0002 Mass Grave, Ninawa Province, Iraq. United States Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, Mandatory Center of Expertise for Archaeological Curation and Collections Management. Submitted to Department of Justice, Regime Crimes Liaison Office, United States Embassy Baghdad, Iraq.

Smith, M. A., D. Z. C. Hines, N. J. Brighton, M. K. Trimble, and C. S. Steele (editors)

2007Forensic Investigation of Mass Grave KAR0024, Karbala Province, Iraq. United States Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, Mandatory Center of Expertise for Archaeological Curation and Collections Management. Submitted to Department of Justice, Regime Crimes Liaison Office, United States Embassy Baghdad, Iraq.

Steele, C. S., S. Malin-Boyce, and D. Z. C. Hines (editors)

2005Forensic Investigations of A Mass Grave Complex, Muthanna Province, Iraq. United States Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, Mandatory Center of Expertise for Archaeological Curation and Collections Management. Submitted to Department of Justice, Regime Crimes Liaison Office, United States Embassy Baghdad, Iraq.

2006Forensic Investigation of A Reported Mass Grave, Nasiriyah, Iraq. United States Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, Mandatory Center of Expertise for Archaeological Curation and Collections Management. Submitted to Department of Justice, Regime Crimes Liaison Office, United States Embassy Baghdad, Iraq.

2006Forensic Investigations of A Mass Grave Complex, Maysan Province, Iraq. United States Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, Mandatory Center of Expertise for Archaeological Curation and Collections Management. Submitted to Department of Justice, Regime Crimes Liaison Office, United States Embassy Baghdad, Iraq.

Trimble, M. K., N. J. Brighton, D. Z. C. Hines, and M. A. Smith (editors)

2007Forensic Survey Along the Tar-as-Saiyid, Karbala Province, Iraq. United States Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, Mandatory Center of Expertise for Archaeological Curation and Collections Management. Submitted to Department of Justice, Regime Crimes Liaison Office, United States Embassy Baghdad, Iraq.

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