Fuck that.  If you'd like a technical education, feel free.  But if you
have aspirations at recovering bodies, well, you have *no*
idea what (literal) nightmares you will subject yourself and your spouse
to, for years to come.  Everybody I know who's done body recoveries,
from NYPD divers, who do this stuff every day, to contingency support
guys in remote locations, will all admit to having been "matured" by the
various incidents, but *none* of them would hesitate for a second to undo
the whole thing, if they had the opportunity to magically reverse time
with a brain wipe.  And don't try to fool yourself with macho bullshit.

-Will



On Wed, 27 Oct 1999, Dan Volker wrote:

> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephen Grasso [mailto:sgrasso@be*.ne*]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 9:02 AM
> To: Public Safety Diving
> Subject: <no subject>
> 
> PublicSafetyDiving The  Underwater Crime Scene Technician 1 course is
> filling up fast, If you
> are planning to attend please call and secure your spot, Class size is
> limited, Information on the class;
> 
> Underwater Crime Scene Technician I
> 
> November 12-14, 1999
> 
> hosted by . . .
> Flagler County Sheriffs Office
> Bunnell, Florida
> 
> Taught by Dive Rescue International, Inc.
> 
> The Underwater Crime Scene Technician I (UCSTI) program prepares public
> safety divers for basic response to underwater crime scenes, introduces
> the student to surface and subsurface crime scene investigation, and
> prepares surface support personnel to compliment the efforts of
> investigative teams. Dive Rescue is internationally renown and provides
> yet another excellent three day training course for certified divers and
> surface support personnel.  Successful completion of the Underwater
> Crime Scene Technician I program will provide basic methods and skills
> necessary to function effectively at an underwater crime scene.
> 
> COURSE TOPICS . . .
> Handling and preservation of evidence
> Delivery of important evidence to crime laboratories
> Methods for complete documentation of underwater investigations
> Accident scene investigation
> Drowning investigations
> Selecting, equipping and training investigative dive units
> Crime scene evaluation
> Communicating with family, media, and other agencies
> Search patterns
> Vehicle accident evidence processing
> Introduction to specialized equipment
> Field exercises
> 
> PREREQUISITES . . .
> Member of a law enforcement agency or a letter of sponsorship verifying
> that the student provides evidence recovery services for a law
> enforcement agency, at least 18 years of age, diving personnel must
> provide proof of certification.
> 
> BE SURE TO BRING . . .
> All students must bring:  US Coast Guard approved P.F.D. with knife and
> whistle, adequate clothing and protection from the environment, pen and
> paper for note-taking and sketching.
> 
> Diving students must provide their own equipment:  Dry suit or adequate
> wet suit, Scuba regulator: recently serviced or environmentally
> protected with alternate air source (i.e.:  octopus, Air II, etc.),
> timing device, depth and submersible pressure gauges, BC with oral power
> inflator, two tanks with current Hydro & VIP, mask, snorkel, fins,
> weight belt, two cutting tools (knife, wire cutters, or side cutters)
> 
> LOCATION . . .
> Underwater Crime Scene Technician I will be held at the Daytona Beach
> Community College, 3000 Palm Coast Parkway SE, Room 103, Palm Coast,
> Florida.
> 
> Class begins promptly at 8:00 AM on November 12, 1999.
> 
> TUITION . . .
> Full tuition is $285.00 in U.S. funds.
> You may reserve a spot in the class with a credit card or purchase
> order.  You can mail or fax in your tuition information to:
> Attn: Course Registrations
> Dive Rescue International
> 201 North Link Lane
> Fort Collins, CO  80524-2712
> FAX:  970-482-0893
> Please reference the date and location of this program.
> Your tuition must be received by October 28, 1999, to guarantee your
> spot.  Credit cards will also be charged on this date unless an
> alternate form of payment has been received at Dive Rescue
> International.
> No confirmation will be sent, please call 14 days prior to first day of
> class to confirm your reservation.
> 
> ACCOMMODATIONS . . .
> Contact Kathy Krone at Dive Rescue International for information
> regarding hotels and accommodations.  She may be reached at
> 800-248-3483 extension 18.
> 
> CANCELLATION POLICY . . .
> Cancellations received prior to three weeks before the start date will
> receive a full refund.  Cancellations received within three weeks prior
> to the start date will receive a 50% refund.  Cancellations received
> within 48 hours of the start time will not be entitled to a refund.
> Department substitutions are acceptable. This policy applies to all
> methods of payment.
> 
> ONLINE INFORMATION
> Visit the Dive Rescue International web site at
> http://www.diverescueintl.com
> To see a list of other Dive Rescue International programs that may be
> taught in your region, visit out "Online Training Calendar" by clicking
> --->http://www.diverescueintl.com/Training.html.  This site can be
> "Bookmarked" and is updated weekly.
> 
> Dive Rescue International
> Providing superior training and products, since 1977.
> 
> 
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