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US Training Courses
Following a busy training schedule in 2024, foster+freeman USA are excited to continue to offer training courses at locations nationwide across 2025. Watch this space or contact us below for more information on upcoming courses!
For more information about upcoming courses please contact usoffice@fosterfreeman.com
Meet the Team
Our team of training and support staff are experts in our products and their applications, with a wealth of forensic science experience. Learn More
2024 Courses
Optimize Workflow
Detect, Collect, and Process Effectively
July 15th-16th – Wichita Falls, Texas
July 18th-19th – Grand Prairie, Texas
July 22nd-23rd – Harris County, Texas
July 25th-26th – Frisco County, Texas
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hosted by Jason Cole and Amanda Silva
Fingerprint Photography
Enhancing your skillset
July 8th and 9th – Tacoma, Washington
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hosted by Cameron Hartwig and Nathan Carey
Detect More Evidence
Extend Your Search Beyond the Visible
July 17th
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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hosted by Alexis Dodson
July 19th
Morgantown, West Virginia
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hosted by Nate Weston
September 18th
Maynard County, Massachusetts
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hosted by Alexis Dodson
Meet the Instructors
Rebecca Nick
Sales Manager, North America
Rebecca Nick is the North American Sales Manager at foster+freeman USA. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic and Investigative Science and a Bachelor of Art degree in Criminology as well as a Master of Science degree in Forensic and Fraud Investigations from West Virginia University. She completed a comprehensive internship with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Her roles at Foster + Freeman include sales, installation, and training for various company products. She specializes in crime scene investigation, laboratory analysis and processing of evidence, and latent impression development and capture. She has presented at multiple divisional and national International Association for Identification educational meetings as well as numerous other professional conferences on the topic of crime scene investigation, forensic photography, and latent fingerprint imaging.
Jason Cole
Senior Technical Sales Specialist
Jason is a Senior Technical Sales Specialist for foster+freeman. Jason began his Law Enforcement career as a police officer for the Sandy City (Utah) Police Department. Later he was reassigned to the Investigations Division as the detective over juvenile crime and domestic violence crime. He also began receiving training in crime scene investigation and began to process major crime scenes for the department.
In 2001 Jason left the Sandy City Police Department and began working as a Forensic Investigator for the West Valley City (Utah) Police Department. Job duties included responding to crime scenes, working in the laboratory to chemically develop latent prints, and latent print examination. In 2007 he was promoted to be the Forensic Director of the West Valley City Police Department Forensic Services Unit.
In 2010 Jason left the West Valley City Police Department and accepted a position as a Latent Print and Footwear Examiner with the Henderson (Nevada) Police Department. Jason served on the Board of Directors for the Utah Division of the IAI for over 10 years, including serving as President. He was awarded the Utah Division of IAI Outstanding Achievement Award in 2005. Jason served on the Board of Directors for the Nevada State Division of the IAI for 8 years, including 6 years as President.
Jason works part-time as a Latent Print Examiner for the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Jason serves on the Board of Directors for the International Association for Identification. Jason is a member of DMORT region IX
Walter Hiller
Senior Technical Sales Specialist
Walter has worked with law enforcement agencies since 2006 and has trained many departments, at all levels of government, in the use of Forensic Light Sources, RUVIS, IR and basic photography. Walter has held numerous lectures and workshops on the subjects of Forensic Light Sources and RUVIS and IR at regional IAI meetings and International conferences. Walter has acquired an extensive sales and public speaking background throughout his career and is a graduate from Montclair State University.
Cameron Hartwig
Senior Applications Specialist
With a masters in Forensic and Investigative Science, Cameron quickly got to grips with our product range, specialising in training and support. He’s a keen hiker, photographer and self-described ‘chicken sandwich enthusiast’.
Alexis Dodson
Technical Sales Specialist
Alexis Dodson received her Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic and Investigative Science with a minor in Psychology from West Virginia University in May 2021. Growing up in a military family, Alexis has experienced living in various locations which include California, Missouri, and Okinawa, Japan. Born to travel, Alexis felt that foster+freeman would allow her to continue her love for traveling while still being involved within the forensics community. Since joining in 2021, Alexis has expanded her network to include crime scene and fingerprint professionals. She’s had the opportunity to speak and teach at multiple forensic conferences, including IAI events. Alexis is eager to improve forensic searching capabilities for forensic and law enforcement professionals while incorporating new and emerging technology from foster+freeman.
Amanda Silva
Technical Sales Specialist
Amanda obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic and Investigative Science, with a minor in Anthropology from West Virginia University before joining foster+freeman USA in August 2022. Aside from her education, she is bilingual, as Spanish was her first language and she’s an avid Disney lover.
Nathan Carey
Technical Sales Specialist
Nathan Carey is a Technical Sales Specialist with foster+freeman. He began working there in September of 2022. Nathan previously worked at the Lake County Crime Laboratory in the Trace Evidence Section for four years. He completed casework in glass, paint, footwear, and fire debris. Additionally, Nathan assisted with crime scene examinations. He has a Bachelor of Science in Forensic and Investigative Science from West Virginia University in 2018. Nathan was previously a member of the following organizations: International Association for Identification, Ohio Identification Officers Association, and the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists.
Nate Weston
Technical Sales Specialist
Nate Weston recently graduated from West Virginia University in December 2023 with a M.S. in Forensic and Investigative Science, where his thesis involved assessing how accidental features in forensic footwear change with continued wear. Prior to this, he graduated from WVU with a B.S. in Forensic and Investigative Science with an examiner emphasis, and a minor in psychology. He recently started with foster+freeman as a Technical Sales Specialist and is looking forward to meeting new people across the forensic disciplines and to continue to learn more about the wide range of forensic science fields