Karen Elliott
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EXPERIENCE
Karen Elliott is a retired Forensic Scientist now working as a consultant for Attorneys, Law Enforcement Agencies and others in the public and private sector. Previously employed by the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services, she served as a Latent Print Examiner and Supervisor, Crime Scene Analyst and Supervisor, Bloodstain Pattern Expert and Quality Assurance Manager. Karen has worked as an assessor for ASCLD/LAB and ANAB for 14 years and is the recipient of the 2013 Tony Longhetti Inspector Excellence Award. She has instructed numerous forensic classes all over the U.S. but her passion is Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. She is the proud mom of two daughters and the grandmother of four adorable grandchildren. She has been married to her best friend Jim for 41 years. |
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C, MCJ, Masters of Criminal Justice, 1999
University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C.,Bachelor of Arts, Education, 1977
WORK EXPERIENCE
Utah Bureau of Forensic Services
February 2000 – February 2002 Criminalist I Identification Section
February 2002 – October 2004 Criminalist II Identification Section
October 2004 – September 2006 Supervising Criminalist, Identification/Impression Evidence
September 2006- June 30, 2008 Forensic Scientist Manager, Identification/Impression Evidence
July 1, 2008- June 2013 Forensic Scientist Quality Manager, Crime Scene Supervisor
July 1, 2013- present Forensic Scientist, Ret., Manager Elliott Consulting LLC
SPECIALIZED FORENSIC TRAINING
Western States Joint IAI Conference, Las Vegas, NV, May 2018
International Association for Identification, Atlanta, GA, August 2017
Tri-Division Educational Conference, UT/AZ/NV International Association for Identification, Salt Lake City, UT, November 2016
Tri-Division Educational Conference, UT/AZ/NV International Association for Identification, Salt Lake City, UT, November 2013
Tri-Division Educational Conference, UT/AZ/NV International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV, November 2012
Tri-Division Educational Conference, UT/AZ/NV International Association for Identification, Tucson, AZ, October, 2011
ASCLD Conference, Denver, CO, September,2011
Tri-Division Educational Conference, UT/AZ/NV International Association for Identification, Salt Lake City, October 2010
ASCLD Conference, Baltimore, MD, September 2010
AFQAM Conference, New Orleans, LA, September,2010
AFQAM Conference, Anaheim, CA, October,2009
ASCLD Conference, Anaheim, CA, September,2009
International Association for Identification, Louisville, KY, August 2008
Submerged Evidence and Recovery and Documentation, Utah Bureau of Forensic Services, August 2008
Tri-Division Educational Conference, UT/AZ/NV International Association for Identification, November 2007
Techniques for the Examination and Comparison of Latent Print Evidence, UT International Association for Identification, Salt Lake City, UT, May 2007
The Science of Fingerprints, Continuing Education for Forensic Professionals Program, National Institute of Justice, Orlando, FL, March 2007
“Fingerprints and the Law”, Stephen P. Meagher, Utah Association for Identification, October,2006
Tri-Division Educational Conference, UT/NV/AZ International Association for Identification, Henderson, NV, August 2006
Forensic Applications of Photoshop, Utah International Association for Identification May 2006
Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Tom Bevel, Kansas Bureau of Investigations, March 2006
WIN/AFIS Latent Baseline Training, Dusty Clark, Utah Bureau of Forensic Services, November,2005
Investigating Religious Terrorism and Ritualistic Crimes, Dawn Perlmutter, PhD, Utah International Association for Identification, Salt Lake City, UT, October 2005
Examination of Bloodstained Clothing, International Association for Identification, Dallas, TX, August 2005
Comprehensive Documentation of Bloodstain Evidence, International Association for Identification, Dallas, TX, August 2005
Institute on the Physical Significance of Bloodstain Evidence, Dr. Herbert MacDonnell, Laboratory of Forensic Science, Corning, NY, May 2005
Recovery of Buried Remains, Utah International Association for Identification, Layton, UT, May 2005
The Detection, Recovery and Examination of Footwear Impression Evidence, Bodziak Forensics, Jacksonville, FL, November 2004
The Examination of Tire Track and Tire Impression Evidence, Bodziak Forensics, Jacksonville, FL, November 2004
Post Blast Investigations, Computer Analysis Response, Blood Spatter Analysis, Crime Scene Analysis, Forensic Anthropology, Utah International Association for Identification, Salt Lake City, UT, October 2004
Advanced Imaging Techniques, International Association for Identification, St. Louis, MO, August 2004
Examination & Comparison of Footwear Impression Evidence, International Association for Identification, St. Louis, MO, August 2004
Footwear Impression Identification Procedures and Results, International Association for Identification, St. Louis, MO, August 2004
An Introduction to the Physical Make-up of Blood, International Association for Identification, St. Louis, MO, August 2004
Training to Certification, UT International Association for Identification, Layton, UT, April 2004
Photoshop, New Horizons, Salt Lake City, UT, February 2004
The Use of Luminol, International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV, August 2002
A Complete Approach to Blood Evidence, International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV, August 2002
Swipes, Wipes, and Transfer Impressions, International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV, August 2002
Advanced Techniques for Photographing Forensic Evidence, International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV, August 2002
The Use of Un-du as a Forensic Tool, International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV, August 2002
Impact Pattern Reconstruction, International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV, August 2002
Fingerprint Symposium, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Denver, CO, May 2002
Blood Pattern Analysis, Utah County Police Officer’s Workshops, Mesquite, NV, April 2002
Latent Print Terminal Operations, Western Identification Network, Salt Lake City, UT, November 2001
Forensic Identification Techniques, Pacific Northwest Division, International Association for Identification, Boise, ID, May 2001
Courtroom Testimony, Northwest Association of Forensic Scientists, Park City, UT, April 2001
Documentation of Shoe Impressions, Northwest Association Forensic Scientists, Park City, UT, April 2001
Courtroom Testimony and Footwear Impression Evidence Collection, Utah International Association for Identification Salt Lake City, UT, October 2000
Advanced Palm Identification, Palm Print Symposium, Ogden, UT, October 2000
Clandestine Laboratory Investigations, DEA Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, Salt Lake City, UT, October 2000
Latent Print Examiner Training Program, Utah Bureau of Forensic Services, Salt Lake City, UT, January 2000 – June 2000
Advanced Fingerprint Ridgeology Comparison Techniques, Forensic Identification Training Seminar, Las Vegas, NV, June 2000
Courtroom Testimony and Courtroom Displays, Utah International Association for Identification, Salt Lake City, UT, May 2000
Latent Print Identification, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Salt Lake City, UT, May 2000
Utah State Crime Scene Academy, February 2000, Salt Lake City, UT
Forensic Science Training Program, South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division, Columbia, SC, April 1999
Introduction to Death Scene Reconstruction, South Carolina International Association for Identification, Columbia, SC, March 1999
Training the Trainer, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Columbia, SC, June 1998
SPECIALIZED MANAGEMENT TRAINING
“Managing Human Resource Liability”, UT Division of Risk Management & Dept. of Human Resources, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2007
“Topgrading: How to Hire, Coach and Keep “A” Players”, Brad & Geoff Smart, taught by Access Development, Salt Lake City, UT, June, 2007
Utah’s Annual Manager’s Conference, Certified Public Managers, Layton, UT, May 2007
FQS-International Assessor Training Course, Forensic Quality Services-International, Clearwater Beach, FL, February 2007
ASCLD/ LAB-International Assessor Training Course, American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board, Clearwater Beach, FL, February 2007
“Organizational Communication”, FBI 34th Annual Crime Laboratory Development Symposium, Atlanta, GA, May 2006
“Twenty-Five Ways to Win With People”, John Maxwell, Access Development, Salt Lake City, UT, November, 2006
ASCLD Inspector Training Class, American Society Crime Laboratory Directors, Phoenix, AZ January 2005
Leadership Academy, Department of Public Safety, Salt Lake City, UT, March 2005
LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS
Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Pornography on the Internet, University of South Carolina, Columbia,SC
Fingerprint Processing, Cache County Sheriff’s Office, Logan, UT,
Fingerprint Processing, Victimology, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT,
Fingerprint Processing, Blood Stain Pattern Analysis, Utah Crime Scene Academy, Salt Lake City, UT
“Fingerprints Rescue DNA” International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV
Juvenile Justice & Criminalistics, Columbia College, Salt Lake City, UT, Instructor
Chemical Processing of Fingerprints, Peace Officers Standards and Training, Salt Lake City, UT
Training to Certification, Utah Division International Association for Identification
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Utah Division International Association for Identification (Multiple Conferences)
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Utah County Sheriff’s Office and Provo PD
Photography and Enhancement of Bloodstains on Dark Surfaces Workshop, International Association for Identification, Boston Mass (2006), San Diego, CA (2007), Louisville, KY (2008).
Enhancement of Bloodstains, Utah Crime Scene Specialist Training, Salt Lake City, UT (Multiple dates)
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Utah Crime Scene Specialist Training, Salt Lake City, UT (Multiple dates)
Enhancement of Bloodstains, UT, NV, AZ Tri-Division Conference, Salt Lake City, UT (Multiple dates)
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, UT, NV, AZ Tri-Division Conference, Salt Lake City, UT (Multiple dates)
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, UT, NV, AZ Tri-Division Conference, Las Vegas, NV (Multiple dates)
Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, 40 hour course, Salt Lake City, UT (May 2014)
Putting the Pieces Together, Salt Lake City, UT (Nov. 2016)
Putting the Pieces Together, Las Vegas, NV, (May, 2018)
Enhancement of Bloodstains, Las Vegas, NV, (May,2018)
PUBLICATIONS
1998. “The Frequency of Unattended Children in Vehicles in High and Low Crime Areas of Richland County, S.C” South Carolina Law Enforcement Census News, Summer 1998.
2004. “Development of Latent Prints Using Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) in Small Particle Reagent, White
(SPR-W) on Adhesives”, The Patent Print, Spring, April 2004.
2005. “Development of Latent Prints Using Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) in Small Particle Reagent, White
(SPR-W) on Adhesives”, Journal of Forensic Identification, Vol.55, No.3, May-June 2005.
2006. “Additional Research on Adhesives”, The Patent Print, Winter, January 2006.
2006. “Comparison of Adhesive Removal Methods and Fingerprint Results”, The Patent Print, Summer, July
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Utah International Association for Identification, Vice President (2004-2005), President (2005-2006), Board Member (2006-2007)
International Association for Identification
International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
ACHIEVEMENTS & SPECIAL AWARDS
Alpha Phi Sigma, National Criminal Justice Honor Society
Unit Citation, 2001, Utah Department of Public Safety
Unit Citation, 2006, Utah Department of Public Safety
Commissioner’s Commendation, Utah Department of Public Safety
Latent Print Certification, International Association for Identification
Latent Print Technical Advisory Board, ASCLD/LAB
Tony Longhetti Award, ASCLD/LAB for Assessor Excellence
Served as an ASCLD/LAB & ANAB Assessor on numerous occasions in the Latent Print, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis and Crime Scene disciplines
University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C, MCJ, Masters of Criminal Justice, 1999
University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C.,Bachelor of Arts, Education, 1977
WORK EXPERIENCE
Utah Bureau of Forensic Services
February 2000 – February 2002 Criminalist I Identification Section
February 2002 – October 2004 Criminalist II Identification Section
October 2004 – September 2006 Supervising Criminalist, Identification/Impression Evidence
September 2006- June 30, 2008 Forensic Scientist Manager, Identification/Impression Evidence
July 1, 2008- June 2013 Forensic Scientist Quality Manager, Crime Scene Supervisor
July 1, 2013- present Forensic Scientist, Ret., Manager Elliott Consulting LLC
SPECIALIZED FORENSIC TRAINING
Western States Joint IAI Conference, Las Vegas, NV, May 2018
International Association for Identification, Atlanta, GA, August 2017
Tri-Division Educational Conference, UT/AZ/NV International Association for Identification, Salt Lake City, UT, November 2016
Tri-Division Educational Conference, UT/AZ/NV International Association for Identification, Salt Lake City, UT, November 2013
Tri-Division Educational Conference, UT/AZ/NV International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV, November 2012
Tri-Division Educational Conference, UT/AZ/NV International Association for Identification, Tucson, AZ, October, 2011
ASCLD Conference, Denver, CO, September,2011
Tri-Division Educational Conference, UT/AZ/NV International Association for Identification, Salt Lake City, October 2010
ASCLD Conference, Baltimore, MD, September 2010
AFQAM Conference, New Orleans, LA, September,2010
AFQAM Conference, Anaheim, CA, October,2009
ASCLD Conference, Anaheim, CA, September,2009
International Association for Identification, Louisville, KY, August 2008
Submerged Evidence and Recovery and Documentation, Utah Bureau of Forensic Services, August 2008
Tri-Division Educational Conference, UT/AZ/NV International Association for Identification, November 2007
Techniques for the Examination and Comparison of Latent Print Evidence, UT International Association for Identification, Salt Lake City, UT, May 2007
The Science of Fingerprints, Continuing Education for Forensic Professionals Program, National Institute of Justice, Orlando, FL, March 2007
“Fingerprints and the Law”, Stephen P. Meagher, Utah Association for Identification, October,2006
Tri-Division Educational Conference, UT/NV/AZ International Association for Identification, Henderson, NV, August 2006
Forensic Applications of Photoshop, Utah International Association for Identification May 2006
Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Tom Bevel, Kansas Bureau of Investigations, March 2006
WIN/AFIS Latent Baseline Training, Dusty Clark, Utah Bureau of Forensic Services, November,2005
Investigating Religious Terrorism and Ritualistic Crimes, Dawn Perlmutter, PhD, Utah International Association for Identification, Salt Lake City, UT, October 2005
Examination of Bloodstained Clothing, International Association for Identification, Dallas, TX, August 2005
Comprehensive Documentation of Bloodstain Evidence, International Association for Identification, Dallas, TX, August 2005
Institute on the Physical Significance of Bloodstain Evidence, Dr. Herbert MacDonnell, Laboratory of Forensic Science, Corning, NY, May 2005
Recovery of Buried Remains, Utah International Association for Identification, Layton, UT, May 2005
The Detection, Recovery and Examination of Footwear Impression Evidence, Bodziak Forensics, Jacksonville, FL, November 2004
The Examination of Tire Track and Tire Impression Evidence, Bodziak Forensics, Jacksonville, FL, November 2004
Post Blast Investigations, Computer Analysis Response, Blood Spatter Analysis, Crime Scene Analysis, Forensic Anthropology, Utah International Association for Identification, Salt Lake City, UT, October 2004
Advanced Imaging Techniques, International Association for Identification, St. Louis, MO, August 2004
Examination & Comparison of Footwear Impression Evidence, International Association for Identification, St. Louis, MO, August 2004
Footwear Impression Identification Procedures and Results, International Association for Identification, St. Louis, MO, August 2004
An Introduction to the Physical Make-up of Blood, International Association for Identification, St. Louis, MO, August 2004
Training to Certification, UT International Association for Identification, Layton, UT, April 2004
Photoshop, New Horizons, Salt Lake City, UT, February 2004
The Use of Luminol, International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV, August 2002
A Complete Approach to Blood Evidence, International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV, August 2002
Swipes, Wipes, and Transfer Impressions, International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV, August 2002
Advanced Techniques for Photographing Forensic Evidence, International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV, August 2002
The Use of Un-du as a Forensic Tool, International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV, August 2002
Impact Pattern Reconstruction, International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV, August 2002
Fingerprint Symposium, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Denver, CO, May 2002
Blood Pattern Analysis, Utah County Police Officer’s Workshops, Mesquite, NV, April 2002
Latent Print Terminal Operations, Western Identification Network, Salt Lake City, UT, November 2001
Forensic Identification Techniques, Pacific Northwest Division, International Association for Identification, Boise, ID, May 2001
Courtroom Testimony, Northwest Association of Forensic Scientists, Park City, UT, April 2001
Documentation of Shoe Impressions, Northwest Association Forensic Scientists, Park City, UT, April 2001
Courtroom Testimony and Footwear Impression Evidence Collection, Utah International Association for Identification Salt Lake City, UT, October 2000
Advanced Palm Identification, Palm Print Symposium, Ogden, UT, October 2000
Clandestine Laboratory Investigations, DEA Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, Salt Lake City, UT, October 2000
Latent Print Examiner Training Program, Utah Bureau of Forensic Services, Salt Lake City, UT, January 2000 – June 2000
Advanced Fingerprint Ridgeology Comparison Techniques, Forensic Identification Training Seminar, Las Vegas, NV, June 2000
Courtroom Testimony and Courtroom Displays, Utah International Association for Identification, Salt Lake City, UT, May 2000
Latent Print Identification, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Salt Lake City, UT, May 2000
Utah State Crime Scene Academy, February 2000, Salt Lake City, UT
Forensic Science Training Program, South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division, Columbia, SC, April 1999
Introduction to Death Scene Reconstruction, South Carolina International Association for Identification, Columbia, SC, March 1999
Training the Trainer, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Columbia, SC, June 1998
SPECIALIZED MANAGEMENT TRAINING
“Managing Human Resource Liability”, UT Division of Risk Management & Dept. of Human Resources, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2007
“Topgrading: How to Hire, Coach and Keep “A” Players”, Brad & Geoff Smart, taught by Access Development, Salt Lake City, UT, June, 2007
Utah’s Annual Manager’s Conference, Certified Public Managers, Layton, UT, May 2007
FQS-International Assessor Training Course, Forensic Quality Services-International, Clearwater Beach, FL, February 2007
ASCLD/ LAB-International Assessor Training Course, American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board, Clearwater Beach, FL, February 2007
“Organizational Communication”, FBI 34th Annual Crime Laboratory Development Symposium, Atlanta, GA, May 2006
“Twenty-Five Ways to Win With People”, John Maxwell, Access Development, Salt Lake City, UT, November, 2006
ASCLD Inspector Training Class, American Society Crime Laboratory Directors, Phoenix, AZ January 2005
Leadership Academy, Department of Public Safety, Salt Lake City, UT, March 2005
LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS
Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Pornography on the Internet, University of South Carolina, Columbia,SC
Fingerprint Processing, Cache County Sheriff’s Office, Logan, UT,
Fingerprint Processing, Victimology, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT,
Fingerprint Processing, Blood Stain Pattern Analysis, Utah Crime Scene Academy, Salt Lake City, UT
“Fingerprints Rescue DNA” International Association for Identification, Las Vegas, NV
Juvenile Justice & Criminalistics, Columbia College, Salt Lake City, UT, Instructor
Chemical Processing of Fingerprints, Peace Officers Standards and Training, Salt Lake City, UT
Training to Certification, Utah Division International Association for Identification
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Utah Division International Association for Identification (Multiple Conferences)
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Utah County Sheriff’s Office and Provo PD
Photography and Enhancement of Bloodstains on Dark Surfaces Workshop, International Association for Identification, Boston Mass (2006), San Diego, CA (2007), Louisville, KY (2008).
Enhancement of Bloodstains, Utah Crime Scene Specialist Training, Salt Lake City, UT (Multiple dates)
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Utah Crime Scene Specialist Training, Salt Lake City, UT (Multiple dates)
Enhancement of Bloodstains, UT, NV, AZ Tri-Division Conference, Salt Lake City, UT (Multiple dates)
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, UT, NV, AZ Tri-Division Conference, Salt Lake City, UT (Multiple dates)
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, UT, NV, AZ Tri-Division Conference, Las Vegas, NV (Multiple dates)
Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, 40 hour course, Salt Lake City, UT (May 2014)
Putting the Pieces Together, Salt Lake City, UT (Nov. 2016)
Putting the Pieces Together, Las Vegas, NV, (May, 2018)
Enhancement of Bloodstains, Las Vegas, NV, (May,2018)
PUBLICATIONS
1998. “The Frequency of Unattended Children in Vehicles in High and Low Crime Areas of Richland County, S.C” South Carolina Law Enforcement Census News, Summer 1998.
2004. “Development of Latent Prints Using Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) in Small Particle Reagent, White
(SPR-W) on Adhesives”, The Patent Print, Spring, April 2004.
2005. “Development of Latent Prints Using Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) in Small Particle Reagent, White
(SPR-W) on Adhesives”, Journal of Forensic Identification, Vol.55, No.3, May-June 2005.
2006. “Additional Research on Adhesives”, The Patent Print, Winter, January 2006.
2006. “Comparison of Adhesive Removal Methods and Fingerprint Results”, The Patent Print, Summer, July
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Utah International Association for Identification, Vice President (2004-2005), President (2005-2006), Board Member (2006-2007)
International Association for Identification
International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
ACHIEVEMENTS & SPECIAL AWARDS
Alpha Phi Sigma, National Criminal Justice Honor Society
Unit Citation, 2001, Utah Department of Public Safety
Unit Citation, 2006, Utah Department of Public Safety
Commissioner’s Commendation, Utah Department of Public Safety
Latent Print Certification, International Association for Identification
Latent Print Technical Advisory Board, ASCLD/LAB
Tony Longhetti Award, ASCLD/LAB for Assessor Excellence
Served as an ASCLD/LAB & ANAB Assessor on numerous occasions in the Latent Print, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis and Crime Scene disciplines