[DV_listserv] Training Opportunity: 4-hour strangulation class (OPOA)

[Domestic Violence issues]

See below for information about a 4-hour strangulation training opportunity coming up in May, offered by the Oregon Peace Officers Association (OPOA).

Oregon Peace Officers Association - HALF DAY Strangulation Recognition and Response (opoa.info)<https://opoa.info/event-5614942>


Class Title:

HALF DAY Strangulation Recognition and Response

Target Audience:

  *** Law Enforcement, Medics, DME's, Deputy & District Attorney's***

Sponsoring Agency:

Oregon Peace Officers Association & Linn County Sheriff's Office

Date and Time:

May 17, 2024

Option A - 8:00 a.m. to Noon or

Option B - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cost:

HALF DAY TRAINING: $55

Training Location:
Linn County Sheriff's Office Training Room, 1115 Jackson St SE, Albany OR 97322

Instructor:

Jennifer R. Snippen PhD MA BSN F-ABMDI

Jennifer is a Board Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator, American Academy of Forensic Sciences Fellow and serves on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners. She was a Chief Deputy Medical Examiner (medicolegal death investigator) for over a decade and is an experienced critical care/trauma nurse. Jennifer has extensive experience with strangulation investigations and has testified as a strangulation expert witness in numerous counties throughout Oregon. She is also on the faculty at Lane Community College where she teaches human anatomy and physiology.

Brief Overview:

Jennifer will share national best practice recommendations and emphasize the importance of collaboration in strangulation recognition and response.  This training begins with an overview of other forms of asphyxiation. Related anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) will be discussed.  With this foundation established, the signs, symptoms and significance of strangulation are presented. Investigative tips and techniques will be offered, including approaches to interviews, written and photodocumentation, and the use of body maps and other physical assessment tools.
DPSST Category:
General

Contact Info:
Alicia Davis at (970) 412-4544 or training4 at opoa.info<mailto:training4 at opoa.info>.

Attire:

Business Casual

Lodging Info:
Available.

Registration link: https://opoa.info/event-5614942

Sarah Sabri (she/her/hers)
Domestic Violence Resource Prosecutor
Sr. Assistant Attorney General | Criminal Justice Division
Oregon Department of Justice
2250 McGilchrist St. SE Ste. 100
Salem, OR 97302

Main: 503.378.6347 | Desk: 503.934.2024 | Fax: 503.373.1936


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