Forensic experts are in Milwaukee for conference

MILWAUKEE — About 1,000 forensic professionals from around the world will be in Milwaukee this week for an annual conference.

The International Association for Identification is holding its 96th International Educational Conference through Saturday at the Frontier Airlines Center.

Experts are expected from local, state, federal and international law enforcement agencies like the U.S. Secret Service, Israel National Police, Australian Federal Police, New South Wales Police, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

It will feature lectures and workshops on topics like fingerprint identification, bloodstain pattern analysis, crime scene investigation and forensic odontology.