Donald R. Schuessler, M. S.
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Listed in Fingerprints, Investigation, Photo Analysis
- P.O. Box 8528 Coburg, Oregon 97408
- (541) 517- 0397
- www.eugeneforensics.com/
- dschuessle@msn.com
Education and Credentials:
EDUCATION
B. S. (Criminology), Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana -1973
Undergraduate classes in chemistry, biology, computer science, criminalistics and
photography, University of Oregon and Lane Community College,
Eugene, Oregon -1975 through 1983
M. S. (Business Management), Marylhurst College, Marylhurst, Oregon-1987
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and CIVIC ACTIVITES
NIST OSAC Task Group Affiliate on Bloodstain Analysis Training, Education and Certification
Los Angeles County, California Superior Court Approved Panel of Expert Witnesses
Certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst by the International Association for Identification (expires 2020)
Charter member, First Secretary Treasurer and former Educational Committee Chair, Western Regional Vice President, Ad hoc Committee member, Current Chair of the Certification Research Committee, International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
State of Oregon Medical Examiner’s Office, Deputy Medical Examiner Training (2005)
Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst by the International Association for Identification (1990-95, 2004-07)
Certified Instructor, Oregon Board of Public Safety Standards and Training (1992-1994, 2004)
(Forensics, Crime Scene Investigation, Police Photography, Bloodstain Analysis, Latent Print
Processing and Identification)
Developed and implemented a computerized bloodstain pattern analysis program the first ever developed for this type of physical evidence.
City of Coburg, Oregon Councilor 1997-1999 and 2000-2005, Mayor 2000
IAI – Past Member, Bloodstain Pattern Identification Committee
Invited Guest to SWGSTAIN Meeting, Fall 2010
2010 Co-Employee of the Year, City of Coburg
MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
International Association for Identification
International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction
B. S. (Criminology), Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana -1973
Undergraduate classes in chemistry, biology, computer science, criminalistics and
photography, University of Oregon and Lane Community College,
Eugene, Oregon -1975 through 1983
M. S. (Business Management), Marylhurst College, Marylhurst, Oregon-1987
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and CIVIC ACTIVITES
NIST OSAC Task Group Affiliate on Bloodstain Analysis Training, Education and Certification
Los Angeles County, California Superior Court Approved Panel of Expert Witnesses
Certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst by the International Association for Identification (expires 2020)
Charter member, First Secretary Treasurer and former Educational Committee Chair, Western Regional Vice President, Ad hoc Committee member, Current Chair of the Certification Research Committee, International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
State of Oregon Medical Examiner’s Office, Deputy Medical Examiner Training (2005)
Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst by the International Association for Identification (1990-95, 2004-07)
Certified Instructor, Oregon Board of Public Safety Standards and Training (1992-1994, 2004)
(Forensics, Crime Scene Investigation, Police Photography, Bloodstain Analysis, Latent Print
Processing and Identification)
Developed and implemented a computerized bloodstain pattern analysis program the first ever developed for this type of physical evidence.
City of Coburg, Oregon Councilor 1997-1999 and 2000-2005, Mayor 2000
IAI – Past Member, Bloodstain Pattern Identification Committee
Invited Guest to SWGSTAIN Meeting, Fall 2010
2010 Co-Employee of the Year, City of Coburg
MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
International Association for Identification
International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction
Specialties:
SPECIALZED TRAINING and PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Crime scene reconstruction / Bloodstain pattern analysis / Shooting reconstruction
Forensic Ridgeology
Latent print processing, comparison and examination
Automated Fingerprint Identification system (AFIS) operation and technical support
Footwear evidence examination
Video analysis
Videography
Presumptive blood test including species determination
Firearms and tool mark / pattern examination
Microscopy (general)
Photo microscopy
Microscopical examination and identification of explosives
Microcrystalline and spot plate test for controlled substances
Digital photography and clarification techniques
Police photography
Physical matches / Impression tool marks
Serial number restoration
Trace Evidence collection and examination (hair and fiber)
Glass examination
Sexual assault evidence collection, examination and identification
Evidence packaging, integrity and custody
Expert witness testimony / Evidence presentation
Expert witness testimony / Evidence presentation methodology
Crime scene reconstruction / Bloodstain pattern analysis / Shooting reconstruction
Forensic Ridgeology
Latent print processing, comparison and examination
Automated Fingerprint Identification system (AFIS) operation and technical support
Footwear evidence examination
Video analysis
Videography
Presumptive blood test including species determination
Firearms and tool mark / pattern examination
Microscopy (general)
Photo microscopy
Microscopical examination and identification of explosives
Microcrystalline and spot plate test for controlled substances
Digital photography and clarification techniques
Police photography
Physical matches / Impression tool marks
Serial number restoration
Trace Evidence collection and examination (hair and fiber)
Glass examination
Sexual assault evidence collection, examination and identification
Evidence packaging, integrity and custody
Expert witness testimony / Evidence presentation
Expert witness testimony / Evidence presentation methodology
Experience:
EXPERIENCE
2006-Present Physical Evidence Consultant
Review and analysis of physical evidence in criminal and civil cases
Expert Witness Testimony
2005-October 2011 City of Coburg, Oregon
City Administrator (part-time)
Responsible for supervision of city operations and personnel issues
2005-May 2006 Lane County District Attorney, Eugene, Oregon
Deputy Medical Examiner (part-time)
Responsible for on-call death scene investigation in compliance with Oregon State Statutes (146.085 Death Inv.)
1978-2005 Eugene Police Department, Eugene, Oregon
Forensic Analyst (retired)
Responsible for major crime scene investigations, evidence identification and examination. Function as the technical representative to the Western Identification Network (WIN) Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)
* Developed examination skills in latent print identification, footwear comparison, bloodstain pattern analysis, presumptive chemical tests, digital imaging,
computerized reconstruction techniques, crime scene reconstruction, tool mark and firearm
examination/comparison
* Qualified as an expert witness in circuit courts of Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona and Utah, federal court in Oregon and Fort Lewis, Washington.
2006-Present Physical Evidence Consultant
Review and analysis of physical evidence in criminal and civil cases
Expert Witness Testimony
2005-October 2011 City of Coburg, Oregon
City Administrator (part-time)
Responsible for supervision of city operations and personnel issues
2005-May 2006 Lane County District Attorney, Eugene, Oregon
Deputy Medical Examiner (part-time)
Responsible for on-call death scene investigation in compliance with Oregon State Statutes (146.085 Death Inv.)
1978-2005 Eugene Police Department, Eugene, Oregon
Forensic Analyst (retired)
Responsible for major crime scene investigations, evidence identification and examination. Function as the technical representative to the Western Identification Network (WIN) Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)
* Developed examination skills in latent print identification, footwear comparison, bloodstain pattern analysis, presumptive chemical tests, digital imaging,
computerized reconstruction techniques, crime scene reconstruction, tool mark and firearm
examination/comparison
* Qualified as an expert witness in circuit courts of Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona and Utah, federal court in Oregon and Fort Lewis, Washington.
Listing Attachments:
Thirty-eight years experience in forensic examination. Strong technical experience in all phases of crime scene, physical evidence investigation and expert witness testimony. Work cooperatively with federal, state and local criminal justice agencies throughout the western United States. Provide private forensic identification and analysis in civil and criminal cases.