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Read recent chat transcripts:
- July 13, 2010 - Focuses on wireless realtime in courts and any security issues related thereto
- May 11, 2010 - Features NCRA President SueLynn Morgan and Director Judy Lehman discussing their experiences at CTC.
- April 13, 2010
Officials Chat About Utah
On March 9, 2010, the online Officials Community came together to discuss issues facing the profession via the monthly online chat. The main focus of the discussion centered on the recent official reporter layoffs in Utah.
Read the chat transcript.
Briefs of the Month
analysis……………………………………………SNALS
analyst......................................................................SNALT
analyze……………………………………………..SNALZ
crack cocaine...........................................................KROIK
cocaine……….....……………………………….....KOIK
controlled substance……………………………..KROELDZ
crime lab ..................................................................KLAB
forensic scientist ....................................................FRIFT
laboratory .................................................................LABT
marijuana……………………………………….....MAIRN
methamphetamine.................................................MAEM
substance ................................................................SBANS
substance abuse....................................................SBAOUS
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Officials CoI Members
- Amy Quint, RMR, CRR, Benton, IL, Chair
- Adam Alweis, RPR, Manlius, NY
- Mary Fagan, RMR, Salem, OR
- Mary Gaffey, RPR, Eureka, KS
- Patty Artip Gels, RMR, Washington, DC
- Lance Oviatt, Jackson, WY
- Maellen Pittman, RDR, CLVS, Chicago, IL
- Kelly Powers, RPR, Lemont, IL
- Becky Russo, RMR, CRR, Grand Rapids, MI
- Yolanda Walton, RPR, Norwalk, OH
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Page updated: May 12, 2010