Hello Property Peeps,

We wanted everyone to know of an in person training that is coming up this May.  Eckberg Lammers is hosting a gun law training concerning federal and state firearms disqualification issues, including domestic violence related convictions, mental health issues, Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) in Bloomington, MN on May 8th from 10am to noon.

If this sounds like something you are someone from your department would want to learn more about, please click the below link to sign up for the class.

Eckberg Lammers: Gun Laws 101

Hello Property Peeps,

I just got word from Rick from Gunbusters that he will be in town on April 23rd and 24th.  If you have items that need to be destroyed, please reach out to Rick at rick@gunbustersusa.com so he can get you on the schedule.

Remember Gunbusters will also take bb guns, airsoft guns, knives, ammo, brass knuckles , ect...

Hello Property Peeps,

We wanted to share some up coming training webinars from GAP Science. 

Here are the trainings...

• Embracing Change: A Supervisor's guide to implementing technology and improving processes.
• Critical Incident Management: Documentation, evidence handling and collaborative protocols.
• The Power of 'No Man': Fostering constructive dissent for stronger teams & better outcomes.

Click on the links above to review each training to see if they are a fit for you.

Thanks,

- MAPET Board

Hello All,

We wanted to pass along another training opportunity for you all if your budget allows it.  Sirchie will be hosting their Property and Evidence Management Training class on May 6-8th, 2025 and September 16th-18th, 2025 at their headquarters in Youngsville, NC.  If your interested in this training please click the link below to read more about it.

Property & Evidence Management Training

Hello All,

Just wanted everyone to know that Gunbusters will be in Minnesota on November 20th and November 21st.  If you have items for them to pickup, please reach out to Rick Borgmeyer at rick@gunbustersusa.com

Thanks!

Hello Property Peeps,

Just like last year we are going to have a cornhole tournament at the conference.  The tournament is going to be hosted by Detectachem.  Please see the below flyer for more info.

Last chance to throw your name in the hat to join the Executive Board and shape the future of MAPET.  

Registration is officially OPEN for the Forensic Supervisor Success Summit!

This summit was created to help you develop a productive, high-performing forensic team.

There are 20+ incredible speakers with topics ranging from modernizing your unit, to getting out of a supervisor slump, to motivating your most challenging employees, and everything in between!

The summit kicks off on Monday, September 16 and it’s going to be 3 action-packed days that you won’t want to miss.

Click the link https://gapscience.teachable.com/a/aff_w22j9htv/external... to learn more and get your free ticket.

Hello Property Peeps,

Great news article about NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) researchers testing a new approach to detect cannabis in a persons breath.  If you have a few minutes it is a good read about something that impacts all of us.  Click the link below to read the article.

Detecting Cannabis in Breath