Inside the Tape
Homicide and Crime Scene Management Training offers
courses intended for law enforcement agencies in the
management of homicide and suspicious death scenes. This training
tackles the critical decision making that investigators face and the
proper protocol that should be implemented when dealing with
homicide scenes such as the appropriate and efficient use of
resources to aid in proper documentation, evidence collection and
analysis. The topics covered are intended to benefit all members of
law enforcement who may have a role during a homicide investigation
- from the first responding officer to the prosecuting attorney. The
ultimate objective of course is the reconstruction of the
events as they occurred during the commission of the violent act and
the successful prosecution of the offender. Since 2001, Inside the
Tape has conducted instruction for over 1,000 law enforcement
agencies and to well over 3,000 of it's members. Inside the Tape has
also consulted in dozens of open cold cases for agencies across the
U.S. , providing new investigative direction for open homicide
investigations. Training is offered across the country ( as both a
contracted or
hosted format ) and has been sponsored and endorsed by
several police agencies such as Boston, San Antonio, Cleveland,
Pasadena, Charlotte, Denver, Phoenix and many more. Topics covered
are intended to benefit those with all levels of experience in
homicide investigation.
What makes “Inside
the Tape” Death Investigation and Crime Scene Management
training courses different from other similar courses? Inside
the Tape Training is conducted by instructors who are qualified
experts with years of hands-on experience in their particular
field. Both the number of instructors we use and the number of
courses we offer are kept to a minimum. This allows us to focus
our efforts on presenting every detail of each course accurately
and completely. In addition to our current curriculum, Inside
the Tape will soon offer a two-day robbery investigation
training course organized and instructed by two senior police
investigative supervisors whose combined experience amounts to
over a thousand robbery investigations and interviews.
Inside the Tape training courses are also the most affordable
homicide and scene management training courses currently offered
today. We are able to achieve this by eliminating most overhead
expenses that other companies often carry over into the cost of
tuition. Our goal is to make it possible for all agencies to
participate in this valuable training, regardless of their
resources and funding. The crime scene management lessons and
procedures presented in our courses can be used not only with
homicide investigations, but also with other types of criminal
investigations, including rape, robbery and burglary. Course
content and all forensic applications are constantly updated to
keep up with the ever-changing breakthroughs of forensic
science, including DNA.
Inside the Tape also provides support outside of the classroom
to those agencies requesting on-scene advice and cold case
recommendations. Our staff dedicates many hours each week to the
review of cold cases submitted by departments nationwide. Our
efforts are concentrated on providing new investigative
direction and, hopefully, closure for the victims, and families
of victims, of violent crimes.
A key member of our staff, Investigator David Newman, is
committed to bringing the most comprehensive and practical
training courses to agencies nationwide. Because Investigator
Newman still works full-time with the Norfolk Police Forensic
Section and is responsible for most cold case reviews, Inside
the Tape’s three-day homicide and crime scene management
training course is limited to one or two sessions each month. We
encourage agencies to keep track of upcoming training courses in
their area so they may take advantage of this invaluable
training.
 Investigator
David Newman is retired from the Norfolk Police Department after
23 years of service. His experience in Norfolk includes over 15
years in the bureau serving both in homicide & forensics and
involvement in over 350 death investigations and high profile
homicides. Between January and December of 2000 David Newman
served as the lead investigator in over 19 homicides and was
awarded Investigator of the Year by the Norfolk Police and VFW
for that year. He also had the privilege to work with and learn
from several outstanding prosecutors both from and outside of
the City of Norfolk Prosecutors Office. Some include John Doyle,
Jimmy Entas, Phillip Evans and also Paul B. Ebert and Richard A.
Conway who were instrumental in the successful prosecution of
John Muhammad in Virginia Beach. David Newman attended over 200
hours of advanced death investigation training while serving
with the Norfolk Police which included the Southern Police
Institute, the International Homicide Investigators Association,
the Virginia Homicide Investigators Association, the
International Association for Identification, which he still
remains a member of, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service on
Cold Case Investigation and the Virginia State Division of
Forensic Science. While serving in forensics he has handled over
2300 cases and crime scenes including an additional 45 homicide
investigations. Investigator Newman received his Bachelors
degree from Old Dominion University in 1986 in criminal justice,
and has lectured over 3000 hours to law enforcement agencies
across the country on the topic of homicide investigation and
its related forensic applications. His courses began in 2001 at
the request of outside agencies and have been taught in
conjunction with the Virginia State Division of Forensic Science
and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Investigator
Newman also instructs basic and advanced forensics at Thomas
Nelson College in Virginia, equivocal death scenes at the
Virginia State Division of Forensic Science Academy, and is a
qualified expert in death investigation and its related forensic
fields which include bloodstain pattern interpretation, gunshot
residue and trace, wound pattern interpretation and post-mortem
interval and crime scene event reconstruction. He has provided
hundreds of hours of expert testimony in criminal trial
proceedings, and is a nationally recognized speaker and
authority on this subject. Outside of his own courses David
Newman has been a quest speaker at several conferences and
conventions for Federal, State and Local agencies on the topic
of crime scene management and how it relates to the suspicious
death scene. Several state divisions of the IAI, state police
agencies and coroners associations have used David Newman to
present various topics at annual re-training seminars and
conferences. He also conducts cold case reviews for
law-enforcement agencies across the country free of charge
providing new leads and directions that assist in bringing these
cases successfully to closure. Investigator Newman has also
provided recommendations to several prosecuting attorneys’
regarding trial preparation, the handling of physical evidence
and its proper evaluation and analysis for future presentation
in court. He has assisted agencies in establishing proper crime
scene protocol based on each agencies method of scene management
and access to forensic resources while providing an
understanding of how each level within an agency plays a
critical role in the overall success of the suspicious death
investigation.
Several cases handled by Investigator Newman have received
national attention and have been studied by the National Center
for the Analysis of Violent Crimes in Quantico Virginia.
David Newman now dedicates his efforts completely to the
continuing education and training of law-enforcement personnel
at every level who may play a role in a homicide investigation.
Inside the Tape was started by law-enforcement in 2001 and will
continue to serve and educate law-enforcement agencies on those
topics critical in the successful prosecution of violent
offenders.
 Sergeant
Michael Lovely is the one of the lead instructors and
co-founders of Inner Circle Solutions. He is an active member of
the Norfolk Police Department in Virginia. His experience
includes several years investigating robberies and homicides and
has been involved in over 500 robbery investigations including
42 bank robberies. Sergeant Lovely is a Virginia DCJS Gang
Specialist and General Instructor. He has been court certified
as a gang expert and has received specialized training in all
aspects of criminal investigation including crime scene
forensics, blood spatter and analysis, and interview and
interrogation. Sergeant Lovely has obtained a degree from Saint
Leo University and is actively working on obtaining a higher
education degree in the field of criminal justice with a
specialization in criminalistics.
Michael is a
Norfolk, Virginia native where he lives with his wife and two
boys. During his career with the Norfolk Police Department, he
has received the department’s highest award, the Medal of Honor,
and the Distinguished Service Medal for bravery shown in the
line of duty, multiple letters of commendation and Officer of
the Year in 2001. Michael has also received the Regional Law
Enforcement Golden Gavel Award, Norfolk Crime Line Award and
multiple letters of commendation, including letters of
commendation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for joint
efforts in several robbery investigations. He is also an active
member of the Virginia Bank Security Association where he was
the recipient of the prestigious 2008 Star Award. Michael also
is an active member of the Virginia Gang Investigators
Association, and Fraternal Order of the Police.
Michael has
experience in handling many high profile robbery cases,
countless hours in the interrogation room, and in providing
courtroom testimony. He was featured in the Virginia Pilot
Newspaper in a public interest story and was recently on the
Live with Regis and Kelly Show, where a mother of two was left
paralyzed after being shot multiple times in front of her two
young daughters. He was the lead investigator and apprehended
all four suspects who are now serving life sentences for their
actions.
Michael also conducts training for financial institution
employees in the area of bank security and is currently assigned
the training division where he continues to instruct new and
senior police officers in a wide range of police related topics
and recruit new officers into the law enforcement field.
 Sergeant
Shaun Squyres is the one of the lead instructors and co-founders
of Inner Circle Solutions. He is an active member of the Norfolk
Police Department in Virginia. His experience includes 4 years
in the U.S. Air Force Military Police where his duties included
Presidential Support Duties at the White House and Dignitary
Protection Units. He worked in the Norfolk Police Criminal
Intelligence Unit as an undercover agent with Naval Criminal
Investigative Service. Shaun later became a homicide
investigator where he investigated over a 80 homicides within a
6 year period. He also held positions as the SWAT Sniper Team
Leader and the Harbor Patrol / Dive Team supervisor. Shaun
graduated Old Dominion University’s paralegal program, has
obtained a degree from Saint Leo University and is actively
working on obtaining a higher education degree specializing in
the field of criminalistics. Shaun is a Virginia DCJS Gang
Specialist and has received specialized training in all aspects
of criminal investigation including crime scene forensics and
interview and interrogation. Shaun has had cases on appeal reach
the State Supreme as well as the U. S. Supreme Court.
Shaun is a native of
the Hampton Roads Area where he lives with his wife and three
sons. During his career Shaun was nominated for the Parade
Magazine Officer of the Year and appeared on America’s Most
Wanted in 1995 for his efforts as the lead investigator of a
high profile homicide death penalty case. Shaun was awarded the
Distinguished Service Medal for bravery intentionally exposing
himself to fire to protect a fellow officer on a robbery
stakeout. He was the recipient of the Fraternal Order of Police
Officer of the Quarter. Shaun holds memberships in the Virginia
Bank Security Association, Virginia Gang Investigators
Association, and Fraternal Order of Police.
Shaun is currently
assigned to the Detective Division as a violent crimes
supervisor tasked with overseeing robbery, homicide, and gang
investigations. He has supervised over 60 bank robbery cases,
700 commercial robbery cases, and over 3500 street robberies. He
is active in the training of new investigators, where he is
passionate about providing officers and investigators with the
tools necessary to successfully arrest and prosecute violent
offenders.
 Investigator Eric Henderson is a 20 year veteran of the Norfolk
Police Department. The last 11 years he has been assigned to the
Forensic unit as a crime scene investigator, where he is still
assigned. Eric is the senior training officer of the Forensic
unit and developed the training curriculum that is used for
training new crime scene investigators. He has also received
over a dozen police commendations.
Eric is a graduate of the Virginia Forensic Science Academy,
where he returns several times a year to instruct and grade mock
crime scenes. He has also received specialized training in;
crime scene excavation, child abuse investigation, advanced
search and seizure, forensic toxicology, forensic biology, child
deaths, deaths by asphyxia, and in custody deaths. His extensive
training also includes; suicide investigation, autopsy
principles, transportation deaths, weather related and
electrocution deaths, mass casualty and fatality management,
fire and explosion related deaths, and the use of cadaver dogs
and human remains retrieval.
During his tenure in the Forensic unit, Eric has been the lead
investigator in over 3000 crime scenes to include over 850
violent scenes involving deaths, assaults, sexual assaults, and
robberies. Eric is also a member of the Fraternal Order of
Police, and the International Association of Specialty
Investigative Units, (Virginia chapter).
**EDUCATION
B.S. degree
from Bluefield College, graduate coursework at NC State
University
**EXPERIENCE
30 years law
enforcement experience:
Conducted Crime Scene Investigations since 1981, Bloodstain
Analysis since 1986
Extensive experience in all phases of crime scene search,
scene and evidence documentation (photography, notes,
sketching), evidence handling and preservation, evidence
evaluation for laboratory submission, and preparation of
analytical reports.
Extensive
major case experience (200+ homicide cases, to include12
capital murder cases)
Worked
several high profile cases, leading to appearances on
television shows on Discovery Channel and A&E network
Conducted
technical work and consulted on cases for other agencies, to
include FBI, DEA, NCIS, & BATF
List of
Training Received available on request
Retired from
the Prince William County VA Police Department in 2005 at
the rank of Senior First Sergeant; was the
Supervisor-in-Charge of the Forensic Services Bureau at time
of retirement. 2005-2006 served as the civilian Manager of
PWC PD Forensic Services Bureau.
Joined the
Virginia Department of Forensic Science (VA DFS) as a
Forensic Trainer in 2006; also conduct administrative and
technical reviews on the examinations completed by the lab’s
Bloodstain Section.
**EXPERT TESTIMONY AND COURT EXPERIENCE
Recognized
(qualified) as an expert witness in the fields of Crime
Scene Investigation, Crime Scene Reconstruction and
Bloodstain Analysis in various courts throughout the
Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States District
Court.
**TRAINING EXPERIENCE / PRESENTATIONS
Prince
William County Police Department - Field Training Officer
VA Department
of Criminal Justices Services Instructor Development Program
Prince
William County Criminal Justice Academy - Instructor: Crime
Scene Investigation, Crime Scene Documentation and
Bloodstain Analysis
VA DFS -
Forensic Science Academy Adjunct Faculty, 1986-1990
Adjunct
Instructor to DFS for statewide Bloodstain short courses,
1987 - 1990
Assistant DFS
Instructor on Bloodstain training, 2006 - present
Forensic
Trainer for VA DFS, 2006 - present
Outside
Lectures/Presentations:
Bloodstain
Analysis -
various Criminal Justice Academies throughout the
Commonwealth of Virginia, the VA Homicide Investigators
Association, the VA Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, US
Armed Forces Combined Staff Judge Advocates, "Murder One"
Homicide Investigation School, Richmond City Homicide
School, VA Commonwealth University Forensic Science
Education Conference
Crime Scene Investigation
- various
Criminal Justice Academies throughout the Commonwealth of
Virginia, the VA Homicide Investigators Association, VA
Forensic Science Academy, Virginia Institute of Forensic
Science and Medicine, Northern Virginia Community College
system, VA Commonwealth University Forensic Science
Education Conference
Cold Case
Resolution from the Forensic Perspective
– VA Homicide Investigators
Association, Virginia Institute of Forensic Science and
Medicine, and the Virginia Forensic Science Academy
Sexual Assault Evidence & Documentation
- Potomac Hospital Group ER and SANE Nurses
Wound and
Pattern Injury Documentation
- Prince William Criminal
Justice Academy Crime Scene Technician School, VA Forensic
Science Academy
** RESEARCH / PUBLICATIONS
Authored law
enforcement agency policies concerning: crime scene
investigation, crime scene documentation, evidence handling,
handling explosive or hazardous materials, arrest processing
& LiveScan systems, fingerprint matters & AFIS, evidence
protocols for outside examination by court authorized
experts, collection protocols for “touch” DNA evidence, and
guidelines for the use of digital cameras for law
enforcement.
Prepared
instructional materials for the VA Department of Forensic
Science concerning crime scene investigation, crime scene
photography, crime scene sketching & field note taking,
evidence handling, and field guidelines for bloodstain
documentation. Authored select sections of the Virginia
Department of Forensic Science Evidence Handling and
Laboratories Capabilities Guide.
** ACCOMPLISHMENTS / HONORS
Pennsylvania
State Police Municipal Police Officers Academy, 1976 (2nd
in class)
Director's
Award for Academic Excellent - Northern Virginia Criminal
Justice Academy, 1980
Benson Award
(for Academic Honors) - VA DFS / Forensic Science Academy,
1986
Alpha Phi
Sigma (Scholastic Honors Society) -2000
Lambda Alpha
Epsilon (American Criminal Justice Association) - 1997
Over 30
commendations from the Prince William County Police
Department, to include the Police Service Award and the
Distinguished Police Service Award, 1981- 2005
Commendations
from other Virginia law enforcement agencies
Commendation
from the Virginia State Senate, 2004
Commendation
from the Prince William County Board of County Supervisors,
2005
**PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS
International
Association for Identification - Chesapeake Bay Division (IAI-CBD)
International
Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA) - Full
Member
International
Crime Scene Investigators Association (ICSIA)
Virginia
Homicide Investigators Association (VHIA) - Charter Member
International
Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA)
Virginia
Forensic Science Academy Alumni Association (VFSAAA)
VFSAAA Board
of Directors 1987-1989;
Benson
Chairman 1990- 1992
Developed and currently
Moderate the VFSAAA web-based discussion group
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Inside the Tape
is based in Virginia Beach,
Virginia and draws support from both active and retired homicide
investigators with years of experience in death investigations. Our death investigation courses benefit investigators from all levels of experience in the field.
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"Det. Newman taught an outstanding course in Charleston WV. The
class has changed how I will look at investigative work for the
rest of my career. His class could have gone on for a month. A
must have for all
investigators."
- Detective Craig Howard Wheeling, WV Police
"
Just wanted to thank you again for bringing “Inside the Tape”
back to the Cincinnati Police Academy. The evaluations were
excellent. One student wrote, “The best course I’ve ever taken.”
Another wrote, “This should become something that is offered on
a regular basis.” Another wrote, “Very hands on, practical info
that is no BS and isn’t restrained by personal bias or money.”
I sent the evaluations to our chief. He was very impressed and
wants to ensure we arrange the training again. Great job, and
let’s arrange training for 2009.
-
Capt Paul F. Broxterman, Jr.
Cincinnati Police Department
Training Section Commander
" I learned more in the first three
hours of this seminar than other courses I have taken combined."
-Springfield,
OH
" I have been assigned to our homicide unit
since 1988 and have attended every seminar available involving death
investigation. This course was by far one of the best for its
presentation and content."
- Tucson,
AZ
"One of the most
comprehensive homicide courses I have ever taken."
- Rocky
Mount, NC
"The course was excellent.
Information was well presented and the instructor very
knowledgeable."
- Jersey
City, NY
"The past two days have completely
influenced how I will approach future death investigations."
- Jackson,
MS
"I
have experience in over 50 homicide investigations, and have
attended several death investigation schools. This one was well
worth taking. Investigator Newman created an interactive and
relaxed atmosphere I believe we all benefited from.".
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New Orleans, LA
" This is a course that anyone taking an active role in homicide
investigation should attend. It is applicable to what we do on
scene and provides solutions to often encountered problems. We
look forward to sending our other investigators to the course
when it returns."
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Pasadena, CA
"This course receives high marks
all the way around. The instruction was clear and provided a common
sense protocol that we can adapt and use with our department."
- Cincinnati,
OH
"David I don’t know if you remember
me or not my name is Harold Bramlett I attended your homicide
class April 21-24
At Atlanta Police Department. I went back to work the next day
low and behold I had to respond to a location where a dead
body was found. During my investigation I referred back to some
of the things I leaned during school. I just wanted to say thank
you."
- Harold Bramlett
"We have gathered as a group and
discussed your recent seminar. 'Impressive' and 'thorough' was
the common theme. I thank you and your group for a professional
job. I look forward to the day when our City can host your
seminar(s) again. "
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Springfield, MA
"I just completed this class last
week in Council Bluffs Iowa; fantastic! Dave Newman presented
several very informative cases and was more than happy to share
his insight into cases we are currently working. Time well
spent!
Thank You."
- Sioux City, IA
"I
recently attended the Homicide&Crime Scene Management training
in Iowa.
Probably the best training I have attended in my 15 of LE. I am
currently
looking for a 2010 calendar. I would like to send more of my
investigators
to this school."
-
Matt Sargent
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