Vol. 3
August, 27
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In This Issue
This month we cover several areas of forensic interest. We start with a look at
Psychopharmacologic
pharmaceutical treatment for addictions. Then we examine the systems used to treat air in hospitals as they try to combat Hospital Acquired Illnesses. Then we have an in depth examination of the mechanisms of air bag deployment. Our featured member this month is James P. Waltz, who is a registered mechanical engineer with over 50
Treatment for Substance Abuse & Dependence
(plaintiff and defense) cases including construction defect, related personal injury,
Reducing Hospital-Acquired
economic damages, professional liability, and related criminal matters. Finally our Ask
Infections
the Experts question is, "When intoxicated, does a person become "out of control," and therefore physically or sexually assault without intention?" See what our experts have to say below. As always, we invite you to submit articles, if you have a question you would like to open a discussion on, send it in. We will contact subject matter experts amongst our member base and pose the question to them. Then print their answers in a future issue. We invite you to contribute to our test banks for the certifications we do. You our members are what make this organization great.
Psychopharmacologic Treatment for Substance Abuse & Dependency: What the Literature Has to Say (A Meta-Analysis) By: Scott A. Johnson, MA, LP The treatments for addiction are constantly changing. In this article Scott A. Johnson examines the pharmaceuticals being used in addiction treatment. While the main focus is on alcohol addiction, other substance addictions are also touched on. Keep up to
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date with the current prescriptions being used to treat alcohol and see why they are being used in place of abstinence only treatment.
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Scott A. Johnson, MA, has a Master's Degree in Counseling & Psychological Services from St. Mary's
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College. He is a Licensed Psychologist (MN), a
James P.
Diplomate of the American Board of Psychological
Waltz,
Specialties in Forensic Psychology and a member of the
PE,CEM,
Society for Police and Criminal Psychology. He is an
FACFEI, is a
adjunct instructor at several colleges and has taught at
registered
both the graduate and undergraduate levels. He has over 25 years of experience in the
mechanical
forensic field addressing abusers and sexual predators. He teaches nationwide to law enforcement, attorneys, judges, and mental health professionals. Two of his books include Physical Abusers and Sexual Offenders: Forensic Considerations & Strategies (2007), When "I Love You" Turns Violent (1993/2005). The National Judicial Education Program for Legal Momentum is using Mr. Johnson's textbook Physical Abusers and Sexual Offenders: Forensic Considerations & Strategies (2007) to educate Judges about sexual offenders and abusers. Contact Scott A. Johnson, MA, LP:HERE
engineer who practices in the field of facilities engineering, specializing in investigation and analysis of the infrastructure systems in existing buildings as well as the development, design, and implementation of facility remediation, restoration, and
Reducing Hospital-Acquired Infections By:Arthur D Hallstrom, AD Hall and Associates. In this article the author looks at the air cleaning options used in hospitals. It examines a new technology called passive photo catalytic oxidation that can neutralize a wide range of airborne carbon based pathogens and volatile organic compounds. Those involved in the investigation of hospital acquired infections for health care works or for the immunocompromised should find this very helpful.
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energy efficiency projects. Typical clients include hospitals, universities, large commercial buildings, and federal, state, and local government facilities. Besides being a fellow of ACFEI, he is also a founding member and Hall of Fame honoree of the Association of Energy Engineers. His forensic practice experience includes over 50 (plaintiff and defense)
About the Author:
cases including construction Arthur D. Hallstrom has a BSME from Univ of Illinois and an MBA from DePaul University. He has done forensic engineering on HVAC systems since 1976. He was with Trane/Ingersoll Rand for 38 years in Applications, Engineering and Product Support Management Positions. As Trane's Airside Applications Manager,
defect, related personal injury, economic damages, professional liability, and related criminal matters. Read more HERE.
Referral
he focused on management of Indoor Air Quality in standard and process applications, ranging from office buildings to hospitals to military hardened command centers. He was involved in the effect of temperature and humidity control, particulate filters and conversion technologies in creating better environments. Mr. Hallstrom is registered Professional Engineer, ASHRAE Fellow, ASHRAE Certified Energy Modeler, and an AFCEI and AEE member. He is a former ASHRAE Director, Past President of the ASHRAE College of Fellows, and a US Army LTC (retired). He is President of AD Hall and Associates, Lexington, Kentucky and
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Ask the Experts
Air Bag Deployment Criteria
When intoxicated, does a
By: Jesse Kindall, PE Forensic Scientist at the Institue of Risk &
and therefore physically or
Safety Analyses Kenneth Alvin Solomon, PhD, PE, Post Phd, Chief scientist at the Institute of Risak & Safety Analyses
person become "out of control," sexually assault without intention? See what our experts had to say HERE.
Many litigations and forensic investigations involve the deployment, or the
nondeployment, of airbags. In this article our authors examine the mechanisms of airbag deployment and some of the conditions of proper airbag function.
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About the Authors:
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newest members to ACFEI: Connie Gallo Mr. Jesse Kendall, PE, obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. He completed his engineering internship in Denver, Colorado, working for civil engineering consulting firms before becoming a licensed professional engineer in six states. With over fifteen years of civil engineering experience, Mr. Kendall
now lives and works in California for the Institute of Risk and Safety Analyses, specializing in forensic engineering and accident reconstruction.
Lisa Stringer Jason Allen Amanda Lemley Steven Fowler Roberts Blok Jennifer Bland Ronda Wilson Oliver Fagan Matilde Zayas Adam Weeks
Dr. Solomon obtained a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctorate in Engineering, as well as a Post-doctorate in Risk Benefit Assessment from UCLA. Dr. Solomon also holds a Professional Engineering License. Dr. Solomon's studies address accident reconstruction, biomechanics, and human factors as demonstrated by his 40 years of independent research; his more than 200 internationally distributed publications, reports, and presentations; his thirteen book co-authorship; and his journal guest editorships. In December of 1998 and after over 22 years of service, he retired as Senior Scientist with the RAND Corporation. He was on the faculty at the RAND Graduate School for eighteen years, and taught as an Adjunct Faculty at UCLA,
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USC, Naval Post-Graduate School, George Mason University, and the Orange County Sheriff's Academy. Dr. Solomon has published studies in Transportation Accidents (automotive, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles); Industrial & Recreational Accidents (pressure vessels, rotating machinery, forklifts and cranes, exercise, gym, & recreational equipment, swimming pools, manufacturing and punch presses); Slip- or Trip-and-Fall Accidents; and Adequacy of Warnings
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The Certified Forensic Consultant, CFC program will help prepare the forensic professional with the necessary knowledge and information to successfully testify in court in a professional manner. In the courtroom environment, experts in various fields are asked to provide testimony and evidence on differing professional topics. Forensic consultants will be assessed on knowledge and competency in areas relating to consultation services, litigation processes, general legal principles, witness' payment, the discovery process, the deposition, and the trial.
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Assembling a Legal Board American Board for We are looking for members to form a legal board. The American College of Forensic Examiners Institute is seeking to expand its Legal Advisory Board and provide vital commentary on pressing legal issues going on to the association and its sister associations; American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, American Psychotherapy Association, and American
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Association of Integrative Medicine. Requirements: Juris Doctor Active License to practice law in at least one state Desire to actively write and advocate reform within the criminal and civil justice system
If you fit this qualification, send a resume and a short essay (approximately 750-1000 words) on the following topic: Is the grand jury system necessary for the criminal justice system? Is it time to replace it with something else? How does the conviction of Texas Governor Rick Perry by a grand jury support or negate your argument? Does the Grand Jury being assembled in Ferguson, MO, complement or contradict your thesis? What reforms or past examples would you use to support your position on the necessity of the grand jury? The American College of Forensic Examiners Institute will be accepting written responses and resumes until September 5th.
Randal Childers, CFC, was recently invited by The Four Rivers Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) to speak on the escalating costs of company sponsored healthcare benefit plans. The conference took place on August 26th in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Childers authored Forensics of a Medical Plan: Dissecting
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Level, which assists in
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understanding the pertinent facts relating to Health Benefit
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Plans and helps businesses understand the complex realm of company level benefits.
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