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Curriculum Vitae

Gene N. Gietzen

Forensic Scientist

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Education

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University of Missouri-Kansas City - B.S. Biology/Minor Chemistry - 1974

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Southwest Missouri State University - Education Courses - 1995 - 1996

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Drury College - M.Ed. - Graduate Student - 18 Credit Hours - 1997 - 1998

Training Received

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Bombing Investigation - FBI -1974

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Advanced Chromatography - Quantico, VA - 1976

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Independence Police Reserve Police Academy - 1976

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Forensic Serology - Southeast Missouri State University - 1980

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Arson Analysis - Quantico, VA - 1981

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Gun Shot Primer Residue - Quantico, VA - 1982

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Crime Scene Investigation - Kansas City, MO - 1982

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Death Investigation - East Lansing, MI - 1984

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Instructor Development - Springfield, MO - 1987

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DNA Workshop - Springdale, AR - 1990

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Crime Scene Reconstruction - Kansas City, MO - 1999

Training Provided

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Blood Analysis Techniques - Missouri Public Defenders Association

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Blood Spatter Analysis - Missouri Southern College

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Criminalistics - Drury Evening College

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Crime Scene Processing - Springfield Police Department

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Crime Scene Processing - Area Law Enforcement Agencies

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Crime Scene Photography - Springfield Police Department

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Crime Scene Practicals - Springfield Police Department

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Crime Scene Reconstruction - Springfield Police Department

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Death Investigation - Springfield Police Department

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Death Investigation - Drury Basic Police Academy

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Evidence Collection - Springfield Police Department

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Fingerprint Techniques - Lebanon Police Department

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"Attacking Forensic Evidence" - Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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"Attacking Forensic Evidence" - Missouri Prosecutor's Association

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DWI Seminar - Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Methamphetamine Labs - District of Kansas Counsel Training Seminar

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Methamphetamine Labs - Missouri Public Defender's - Lebanon Office

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Methamphetamine Labs - Federal Defender Investigators Seminar

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Methamphetamine Labs - Office of the U.S. Courts, Williamsburg, VA

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Methamphetamine Labs - Office of the U.S. Courts, Minneapolis, MN

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Methamphetamine Labs - Federal Panel Attorneys, Boise, ID

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Methamphetamine Labs - Federal Panel Attorneys, Phoenix, AZ

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Methamphetamine Labs - MACDL Conference, Lake of the Ozarks, MO

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Methamphetamine Labs - Office of the U.S. Courts, San Francisco, CA

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Methamphetamine Labs - Federal Panel Attorneys, Mobile, AL

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Methamphetamine Labs - Federal Panel Attorneys, Santa Fe, NM

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Methamphetamine Labs - Office of the U.S. Courts, New Orleans, LA

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Methamphetamine Labs - KACDL, Topeka & Wichita, KS

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Methamphetamine Labs - OCDLA, Los Cabos, Mexico

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Methamphetamine Labs - Office of the U.S. Courts, Portland, OR

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Methamphetamine Labs - Office of the U.S. Courts, Savannah, GA

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Methamphetamine Labs - Office of the U.S. Courts, Denver, CO

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Methamphetamine Labs - Federal Panel Attorneys - Kansas City, MO

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Methamphetamine Labs - Federal Panel Attorneys - Madison, WI

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Methamphetamine Labs - Utah Association Criminal Defense Lawyers - Snowbird, UT

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Methamphetamine Labs - Federal Panel Attorneys - Boston, MA

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Methamphetamine Labs - Federal Panel Attorneys - Memphis, TN

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Theoretical Yields - Federal Panel Attorneys - Santa Fe, NM

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Methamphetamine Labs - Iowa Federal Defenders - Des Moines, IA

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Forensics Beyond TV - PESI Healthcare - New England

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Forensics - Missouri Public Defenders - Branson, MO

Experience

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Chemist - Independence Police Crime Laboratory - 1974 - 1977

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Police Officer - Independence Police Department - 1977 - 1980

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Serologist - Springfield Police Department Crime Laboratory - 1980 - 1982

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Laboratory Director - Springfield Police Department Crime Laboratory - 1982 - 1991

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Forensic Consultant - Forensic Consulting - 1992 - Present

Memberships

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Association of Crime Scene Reconstruction

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International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts

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International Association of Identification

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American College of Forensic Examiners

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American Association of Crime Lab Directors (past member)

Awards

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Gold Award of Valor - Kansas City Area Chiefs of Police - 1980

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Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer - Independence Jaycees - 1980

Certifications

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Type I Blood Alcohol Analyst - MO Department of Health (Expired)

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Specialist Instructor - MO Department of Public Safety (Expired)

Expert Testimony Experience

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Alcohol Analysis

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Arson Analysis

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Blood Alcohol Analysis

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Blood Alcohol Estimations

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Blood Spatter Examinations

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Clandestine Laboratories

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Crime Scene Investigations

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Crime Scene Reconstruction

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Drug Analysis

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Evidence Collection and Preservation

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Firearms Examination

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Gun Shot Residue Analysis

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Gunpowder Deposition Analysis

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Hair and Fiber Examination

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Methamphetamine Lab Investigation

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Serology (ABO & Blood Enzymes/Proteins)

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Theoretical Yields

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Toolmark Examinations

Publications

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Crime Scene Processing/Evidence Collection Manual - SPD

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Major Case Investigation Manual - SPD

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Crime Laboratory Policy and Procedure Manual - SPD

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"The News In Brief" - FC

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Methamphetamine Laboratory Information Handout - AOUSC

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Theoretical Yield Handout - AOUSC

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Understanding Physical Evidence, A Key to an Attorney's Case Preparation - FC, OACDL

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A Theoretical Yield Case Study - FC

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Clandestine Meth Labs - Paradigms, Preparation and other Phun Information - FC

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Drug Recognition - Science or Guesswork? - FC, TACDL

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Luminol Photography - Capturing the Reaction for Presentation in Court - FC

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Mixture and Substance - Analytical Sentencing Guideline Information - FC

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Endangering Human Life - A Recent Court Decision of Note - FC, CACJ

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Gun Powder Residue Deposition - An Unusual Case - FC

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Police Science - A New Era in Expert Testimony - FC, CACJ

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Extraction of Over the Counter Medications - FC

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Endangering Human Life and the Environment - FC, TACDL, UACDL

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Sampling Techniques - The Effect on the Ultimate Question - FC, TACDL, UACDL

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Toxicology Reports - Understanding What they Really Mean - FC

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Weapon Malfunction - An Interesting Case - FC

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Understanding Physical Evidence - A Key to an Attorneys Case Preparation - OACDA

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Bloodstain Pattern Examination - Is Enough, Enough? - FC, CACJ, NMACDL

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Drug Recognition - NYACDL

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Standardized Field Sobriety Tests? - FC

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Absentis Testimonium (Absent Proof) - FC

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MDMA - Sentencing Guideline Implications - FC

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A Loser to a Winner, A Case Study - FC

 

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AOUSC - Administrative Offices of the U.S. Courts

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CACJ - California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

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FC - Forensic Consulting

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NMACDL - New Mexico Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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OACDL - Oregon Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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TACDL - Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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UACDL - Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

 

 

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