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Curriculum Vitae

Gene N. Gietzen

Forensic Scientist

Education

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

Southwest Missouri State University - Education Courses - 1995 - 1996

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

Training Received

Bombing Investigation - FBI -1974

Advanced Chromatography - Quantico, VA - 1976

Independence Police Reserve Police Academy - 1976

Forensic Serology - Southeast Missouri State University - 1980

Arson Analysis - Quantico, VA - 1981

Gun Shot Primer Residue - Quantico, VA - 1982

Crime Scene Investigation - Kansas City, MO - 1982

Death Investigation - East Lansing, MI - 1984

Instructor Development - Springfield, MO - 1987

DNA Workshop - Springdale, AR - 1990

Crime Scene Reconstruction - Kansas City, MO - 1999

Training Provided

Blood Analysis Techniques - Missouri Public Defenders Association

Blood Spatter Analysis - Missouri Southern College

Criminalistics - Drury Evening College

Crime Scene Processing - Springfield Police Department

Crime Scene Processing - Area Law Enforcement Agencies

Crime Scene Photography - Springfield Police Department

Crime Scene Practicals - Springfield Police Department

Crime Scene Reconstruction - Springfield Police Department

Death Investigation - Springfield Police Department

Death Investigation - Drury Basic Police Academy

Evidence Collection - Springfield Police Department

Fingerprint Techniques - Lebanon Police Department

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

"Attacking Forensic Evidence" - Missouri Prosecutor's Association

DWI Seminar - Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Methamphetamine Labs - District of Kansas Counsel Training Seminar

Methamphetamine Labs - Missouri Public Defender's - Lebanon Office

Methamphetamine Labs - Federal Defender Investigators Seminar

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

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

Methamphetamine Labs - U.S. Federal Panel Attorneys, Boise, ID

Methamphetamine Labs - U.S. Federal Panel Attorneys, Phoenix, AZ

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

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

Methamphetamine Labs - U.S. Federal Panel Attorneys, Mobile, AL

Methamphetamine Labs - U.S. Federal Panel Attorneys, Santa Fe, NM

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

Methamphetamine Labs - KACDL, Topeka & Wichita, KS

Methamphetamine Labs - OCDLA, Los Cabos, Mexico

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

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

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

Experience

Chemist - Independence Police Crime Laboratory - 1974 - 1977

Police Officer - Independence Police Department - 1977 - 1980

Serologist - Springfield Police Department Crime Laboratory - 1980 - 1982

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

Forensic Consultant - Forensic Consulting - 1992 - Present

Memberships

American College of Forensic Examiner's

Association of Crime Scene Reconstruction

Awards

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

Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer - Independence Jaycees - 1980

Certifications

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

Specialist Instructor - MO Department of Public Safety (Expired)

Expert Testimony Experience

Alcohol Analysis

Arson Analysis

Blood Alcohol Analysis

Blood Alcohol Estimations

Blood Spatter Examinations

Clandestine Laboratories

Crime Scene Investigations

Crime Scene Reconstruction

Drug Analysis

Evidence Collection and Preservation

Firearms Examination

Gun Shot Residue Analysis

Gunpowder Deposition Analysis

Hair and Fiber Examination

Methamphetamine Lab Investigation

Serology (ABO & Blood Enzymes/Proteins)

Theoretical Yields

Toolmark Examinations

Publications

Crime Scene Processing/Evidence Collection Manual

Major Case Investigation Manual

Crime Laboratory Policy and Procedure Manual

"The News In Brief"

Methamphetamine Laboratory Information Handout

Theoretical Yield Handout

"Understanding Physical Evidence, A Key to an Attorney's Case Preparation" The Oregon Defense Attorney Newsletter.