Putting Locard's Principle of Exchange Into Action

AS A FORENSIC science professional, you know that anyone who enters the scene of a crime takes something of the scene with him or her and leaves something behind. I believe that Locard's Principle of Exchange will be practiced in an educational and social context at Forensic Focus , the definitive forum for the exchange of the most current medical, clinical, legal and scientific information, brought to you by the publishers of forensic nurse magazine. The conference will be held June 17-20, in sunny Scottsdale, Ariz.

Our speakers, representing the very best and brightest minds within the forensic science community, will share with participants their extensive forensic science expertise in the medico-legal arena. This dynamic conference will unite members of the forensic nursing community with medical examiners and forensic pathologists, police and government investigators, forensic scientists and technicians, crime lab directors and specialists from half a dozen forensic disciplines. I'd like to take this opportunity to personally thank every speaker who is giving of his or her time to help educate forensic nurses: Charles Wetli, Nancy Cabelus, Mary Dudley, Diana Schunn, Janet Barber, Patrick Besant-Matthews, Michael Baden, Barry Fisher, Sharon Crowley, William Smock, Tascha Boychuk Spears, Belinda Howell, John Piakis, Paulette Sutton, Brian Donnelly, Pam Assid, Diana Faugno, Brad Simpson, Bruce Sackman and Candice DeLong. I'd also like to thank Mary Sulllivan and Barbara Spence-O'Donnell for their tireless efforts. Heartfelt thanks also go to everyone who is helping to make this conference a success.

Forensic nurses of all specialties will benefit from this incredible opportunity to absorb nursing practicum, forensic science principles and investigative case studies from forensic science practitioners who are active in the field, are widely published and who teach and lecture around the world. Don't miss your chance to learn from noted experts, network with colleagues and enjoy the beauty of a resort destination. The conference will offer extensive pre-conference workshops, plenary and concurrent sessions, a cocktail reception, a gala dinner and award program, and much more.

On behalf of everyone on the forensic nurse team, I extend a personal invitation to you, a reader and supporter of forensic nurse, to attend what I know will be a preeminent educational event. forensic nurse was launched to champion the field of forensic nursing and acknowledge the innumerable contributions nurses are making to the forensic science world. Forensic Focus was created as a vehicle to help bring together the intelligence and experience forensic practitioners have to offer their colleagues. Please join us as we celebrate the field and advance the frontiers of the forensic nursing community. You'll find a conference brochure starting on page 23 in this issue, or you can log on to: www.forensicfocus.net for more details.

See you in Scottsdale!

Kelly M. Pyrek
Publisher/Editor in Chief

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