Sherry Black Foundation
Events2023 Events Schedule

August 22-24, 2023
St. Clair, Illinois

September 25-27, 2023

November 6-8, 2023
Sandy, UT
Homicide and Violent Crime Investigation
Exploring the Roles of Physical Evidence and Offender Behavior in Solving Crimes
The Crime Assessment Symposium provides new and veteran investigators with a unique and practical approach to law enforcement training.
Unlike traditional courses, the Crime Assessment Symposium encourages attendees to interact with instructors to gain a greater understanding of the concepts. This hands-on approach helps investigators to leave with the knowledge and tactics required to solve challenging cases more effectively.
Expert Instruction

Patrick Zirpoli
Patrick Zirpoli retired as the Supervisor of the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Assessment Unit, where he led many high-profile investigations. He also served as head of the statewide Amber Alert program, where under his command, crime assessment led to the recovery of every missing child. Zirpoli draws upon these experiences to bring top-notch case review techniques to Law Enforcement Crime Assessment.
Clients
We Work With:

Utah DPS

Indiana ILETSB

Illinois Coroners Association

Idaho POST

Attorney General – Indiana

Indianapolis MPD

Indiana LETB

Attorney General – Indiana

Indianapolis MPD

Indiana LETB