Afternoon: 4:30pm - Orientation – Meet your group leader and take a closer look at our plans for the next 4 days. We will review the up-to-date daily program and any changes, discuss responsibilities, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions you may have.
Dinner: Dinner with the group, served as a buffet with a variety of hot and cold items. Coffee, tea and water are included.
Evening: Free Time: We do not schedule any week-night evening activities, with the exception of the Farewell Dinner (Thursday). Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. If you are interested in attending any of the many entertainment activities and would like to make arrangements before you arrive, entertainment information can be found on the Internet by accessing www.lasvegas.com. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions or give directions.
Activity note: This is a full classroom day with minimal walking.
Breakfast: Start each morning with a plentiful breakfast buffet at the hotel that features an assortment of hot and cold items and a variety of beverage options.
Morning: "The Role of the Forensic Dentist" Learn the role forensic dentistry plays in the identification of victims and analysis of bite pattern injuries.
Lunch: We will enjoy a plated lunch at a local restaurant. Coffee, tea and water are included.
Afternoon: Experience a glimpse into the world of a Fire Department Arson Investigation. Learn about the analysis of fire-related incidences and fire science from a current North Las Vegas Fire Department Fire Investigator.
Dinner: Dinner is NOT provided tonight, allowing you the chance to explore all the Las Vegas culinary world has to offer.
Evening: Evening: At leisure
Activity note: This is a full classroom day with minimal walking.
Breakfast: Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Morning: "Homicide Investigation: Myth vs. Reality" - A retired LVMPD Homicide Detective will guide you through the basics of homicide investigating while providing plenty of personal experiences and reviewing actual homicide cases. More than a few myths will be busted along the way!
Lunch: We will walk to a local restaurant for lunch. Coffee, tea and water are included.
Afternoon: Continue with LVMPD Homicide Detective and learn about Case Studies and Tools of the Trade. NOTE: If the K-9 Unit team is available (not called to action), there will be a demonstration and opportunity to meet one of disciplined and friendly dogs used to help investigate crime scenes.
Dinner: Dinner is NOT provided tonight, allowing you the chance to explore all the Las Vegas culinary world has to offer.
Evening: Evening: At leisure
Activity note: This is a full classroom day with minimal walking.
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: "Blood Pattern Analysis" Listen as a working City of North Las Vegas Police Department as a Senior Crime Scene Analyst explains how blood patterns can determine what took place before the police arrived and how DNA can be used to bring the guilty to justice.
Lunch: We will walk to a local restaurant for lunch. Coffee, tea and water are included.
Afternoon: Fingerprinting hands-on experience and presentation on modern day fingerprinting methods by a North Las Vegas Police Department staff member.
Dinner: Farewell Dinner with the group, served as a buffet with a variety of hot and cold items. Coffee, tea and water are included.
Activity note: Field trip involves easy walk through facility, on level surfaces. Facility is also wheelchair accessible.
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: Field trip - The Mob Museum. Learn about notable mob criminals and organized crime through hands-on exhibits and media displays.
