Crime Scene Investigator and Medicolegal Death Investigator Virtual Workshop

We understand that there is a possibility of topics related to forensic science that may be uncomfortable to discuss. We want to assure you that our instructors are experienced and knowledgeable in the field, and will always handle the topics in an appropriate and respectful manner. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for everyone involved. If you ever have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

This registration is for two virtual workshops taught by Nicole Belle and Phinon Beckham

Do you want to be a Crime Scene Investigator or a Medicolegal Death Investigator?

Come join us for an in-depth discussion about the steps you need to take to enter these fields and what it's really like to work there.

Don't miss out – sign up now and start your journey to success!

Major takeaways

• Understand the training and education requirements
• Where to search for jobs and internships for private, state, local and federal jobs
• College course prerequisites, and training
• Daily tasks of a crime scene investigator (CSI) and medicolegal death investigator (MDI)
• Types of evidence you will analyze
• What to expect when you get hired
• Why it's important to draft an enticing resume/CV and LinkedIn profile
• The importance of networking in person and/or online (social media)
• How to get a mentor
• and more tips from experienced an experienced CSI and MDI

• Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Complete a registration form for each attendee (at the end of the form) you can choose to pay one payment or two payment installments.

About the Founder:

Antoinette T. Campbell is a Philadelphian with twenty-one years' experience as a Forensic Scientist at a crime lab in Philadelphia, PA. She has worked in both Forensic Drug Chemistry and Forensic Quality Assurance and is knowledgeable in the inner workings of establishing a successful youth forensics program and forensic science community engagement. In 2010, she founded the Association of Women in Forensic Science, Inc (AWIFS). She also created forensic science programs and a forensic graphic apparel line, Club Philly Forensics, Beyond Crime Scenes and Autopsies, and Street Forensics.

Over the years, she paid close attention to the needs of young people from her community in Philly and their insufficient knowledge about forensic science. It never fails when Antoinette is asked what she does for a living and people confuse her job title with what they saw on forensic/crime shows. Based on questions she received often from people wanting to know how to be a forensic scientist, she started teaching in person workshops and webinars to provide them with a better understanding of forensic science.

Being from Philly, she is also surrounded by gun violence that is deteriorating the communities and knows the importance of including violence and drug awareness in Club Philly Forensics workshops.

Antoinette has taught and created curriculums for several youth forensics workshops in Philly and New Jersey. She continues on her journey to educate and encourage those interested in pursuing a career in forensic science.

Nicole Belle is a native of the Washington DC Metropolitan area, more specifically Prince George’s County, MD. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree as a double major in Forensic Chemistry (concentration in Drug and Trace Analysis) and Chemistry from Towson University in Towson, MD. Nicole is completing her Master’s Degree in Forensic Science from National University in San Diego, CA. Belle currently works for the Baltimore Police Department (Baltimore City) in Baltimore, MD as a Crime Laboratory Technician Supervisor in the Crime Scene and Evidence Management Units. In 2019, she became a Certified Crime Scene Investigator through the International Association for Identification (IAI).

Phinon Beckham joined the NYC OCME in January 2022 as a MLI I after working briefly in the Firearms Unit as a Firearms Examiner at the District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences. Prior to that, she has worked as a Medicolegal Death Investigator full-time and on-call for all four district offices of the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner since January 2014. Although she misses running forensic science camps for children and presenting at the NAME national meetings, she enjoys riding around New York City overnight doing scene visits and getting acquainted with the city. She enjoys visiting scenes from movies and tv shows filmed around her new home of New York City. Phinon has a Bachelor of Science in biology and a master’s in forensic science. She was honored by her undergraduate college’s alumni program at George Mason University, as one of the 40 under 40.