RS&A WORLD CLASS TRAINING INSTRUCTORS

RS&A Training Division strives to ensure its course materials and instructors are the best available anywhere. RS&A instructors are highly-skilled at bringing practical, real-world experience to the classroom in engaging, relevant and high-quality courses. RS&A instructors' credentials range from bachelor's to doctoral degrees and many hold professional certifications. Still, it is their real-world experience that truly sets our instructors and the courses they teach apart. RS&A is uniquely qualified to support your organization with quality one-stop training solutions from experienced professionals.

Instructor User

Instructor User , CFWE, CSCSA

John P. Black holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Chemistry from Ohio University. John has been employed in forensic science since 1991. He has worked for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. John has conducted nearly 300 training classes throughout North America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. He is recognized by the International Association for Identification (IAI) as a Certified Footwear Examiner and a Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst. He is a former member of the IAI’s Crime Scene Certification Board (2004 – 2009) and also served as a member of SWGFAST (2007 – 2011). He served has served on the OSAC Friction Ridge Subcommittee since 2014. He has also served on the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Forensic Identification (2001 – 2013) and on the IAI’s Footwear and Tire Track Examination subcommittee (2010 – 2013). John was awarded Distinguished Member status with the IAI in 2007.

Instructor Tester

Instructor Tester , CFWE, CSCSA

John P. Black holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Chemistry from Ohio University. John has been employed in forensic science since 1991. He has worked for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. John has conducted nearly 300 training classes throughout North America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. He is recognized by the International Association for Identification (IAI) as a Certified Footwear Examiner and a Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst. He is a former member of the IAI’s Crime Scene Certification Board (2004 – 2009) and also served as a member of SWGFAST (2007 – 2011). He served has served on the OSAC Friction Ridge Subcommittee since 2014. He has also served on the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Forensic Identification (2001 – 2013) and on the IAI’s Footwear and Tire Track Examination subcommittee (2010 – 2013). John was awarded Distinguished Member status with the IAI in 2007.

John Black

John Black , CFWE, CSCSA

John P. Black holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Chemistry from Ohio University. John has been employed in forensic science since 1991. He has worked for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. John has conducted nearly 300 training classes throughout North America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. He is recognized by the International Association for Identification (IAI) as a Certified Footwear Examiner and a Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst. He is a former member of the IAI’s Crime Scene Certification Board (2004 – 2009) and also served as a member of SWGFAST (2007 – 2011). He served has served on the OSAC Friction Ridge Subcommittee since 2014. He has also served on the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Forensic Identification (2001 – 2013) and on the IAI’s Footwear and Tire Track Examination subcommittee (2010 – 2013). John was awarded Distinguished Member status with the IAI in 2007.

RS&A TRAINING COORDINATOR

John P. Black, CFWE, CSCSA

johnb@ronsmithandassociates.com | 601-604-6766

John P. Black holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Chemistry from Ohio University. John has been employed in forensic science since 1991. He has worked for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. John has conducted nearly 300 training classes throughout North America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. He is recognized by the International Association for Identification (IAI) as a Certified Footwear Examiner and a Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst. He is a former member of the IAI's Crime Scene Certification Board (2004 – 2009) and also served as a member of SWGFAST (2007 – 2011). He served on the OSAC Friction Ridge Subcommittee since 2014. He has also served on the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Forensic Identification (2001 – 2013) and on the IAI's Footwear and Tire Track Examination subcommittee (2010 – 2013). John was awarded Distinguished Member status with the IAI in 2007.