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2010 Annual Training Conference
Hilton Downtown - Indianapolis, Indiana
Pre-conference Workshops: November 14 - 16.
Main Conference: November 17 - 19.
Exhibits: November 17

Conference Schedule

This year's training conference not only includes several highly sought after workshops and dynamic lecture sessions for law enforcement video professionals, it also includes some exciting new training opportunities for any law enforcement professional!

Below are a few highlights from this year's training conference. Simply click on the title to expand for additional detail, then click again to collapse.

This 24 hour seminar is designed to teach you what to expect in court, what your role is and how to make the most out of testifying. Having important information to give is not enough. You must also be able to effectively communicate that evidence to the jury, lawyers and judge. Practical in format, this seminar will help you to become an effective witness and a true contributor to the administration of justice.

NOTE: This seminar fulfills the 24-hour Courtroom Training requirement for the LEVA Forensic Video Analyst Certification Program.

Expert Witness Preparation & Testimony - Complete Details (PDF)

Globally-recognized imaging analysis experts George Reis and Grant Fredericks team up to outline their proven methodology to DVR Processing.

Seizure to Trial: This two day hands-on lab exposes analysts to a step-by-step workflow for processing digital video evidence. What tools, in what order and why are common questions that instructors will use to guide students through a methodical explanation and demonstration of an effective FVA workflow. Seating is limited

Master's Level Codec Identification & FVA Workflow - Complete Details (PDF)

An advanced one day hands-on workshop featuring the newest tools from Ocean Systems to include a portable on-scene recovery device. The workshop will also concentrate on processing challenging images using the new align and average interface in ClearID. Other new image analysis techniques will be explored as well. Seating is limited

Advanced Collection and Processing Techniques - Complete Details (PDF)

LEVA is proud to provide an entire day of quality training regarding properly seizing digital evidence FREE for ANY law enforcement professional!

Mobile Phone Seizure Certification (MPSC): Are you responsible for collecting and preserving evidence? Have you ever had to seize a mobile phone? Then what? This session will guide you through process and best practices to obtain a mobile phone seizure certification while at the LEVA conference! Presenter: Pam King, BK Forensics
[ MPSC Details (PDF) ]

Digital Evidence Collection Training (DECT): This session is intended to assist State and local law enforcement and other first responders who may be responsible for preserving an electronic crime scene and for recognizing, collecting, and safeguarding digital evidence. First responders must use caution when they seize electronic devices. Improperly accessing data stored on electronic devices may violate Federal laws. Presenter: Steven Mueller, Defiance County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office.
[ DECT Details (PDF) ]

Register today to attend either or both of these training sessions absolutely FREE!

Listen to, learn from and meet one of the most influential imaging pioneers in the world…John Russ. LEVA is very proud to host this session. More details coming soon!

Delivering breakthrough performance like you’ve never seen!

Join Creative Suite video experts, Dave Helmly & Colin Smith, for an in-depth seminar that features the new Creative Suite 5 Production Premium. Learn how CS5 Production Premium software — including Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop Extended, and more -- helps you conquer today's deadlines and meet tomorrow's challenges. Discover brand new workflow efficiencies and creative enhancements that deliver breakthrough performance while dramatically increasing your productivity.

You'll discover hot to:

  •  Work on HD and 2K projects with the same ease as SD, thanks to native 64-bit support in Adobe After Effects® CS5, Adobe Photoshop® CS5 Extended, and the new Adobe Mercury Playback Engine in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.
  •  Edit natively with pristine-quality footage and never waste time transcoding or rewrapping with expanded tapeless and DSLR camera support.
  •  Create eye-popping 3D assets, paint more naturally, and quickly remove unwanted objects in Photoshop CS5 Extended.
  •  Isolate moving foreground elements from their backgrounds in a fraction of the time with the new revolutionary Roto Brush in After Effects.
  •  Produce 3D stereoscopic content in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 and output for viewing on a consumer 3D TV.
  •  Collaborate more effectively in an open, extensible post-production environment, thanks to easy project and content exchange with other Adobe software, Apple Final Cut Pro, or Avid editing software.

Presenters: Dave Helmly and Colin Smith, Adobe.

And many more, to include video/imaging sessions, exhibitor technology sessions, and of course an exhibit hall full of the latest in video technology. See the main conference session descriptions and complete schedule provided in PDF format below.

Complete 2010 Conference Schedule (PDF)

2010 Main Conference Session Descriptions (PDF)

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Location & Lodging

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Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites
120 West Market Street
Indianapolis, Indiana   46204
Tel: 1-317-972-0600   Fax: 1-317-972-0660

To reserve a room at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites call the hotel directly....not the 800 number...and tell the desk agent it's for the LEVA Conference: 317-972-0600.

The rate is the US Federal lodging rate. Making a reservation does require a credit card BUT it is not charged to hold the reservation. You can modify a reservation up to 48 hours prior to check in.

Book Your Room Now Online!
You can book a room on-line and get the LEVA rate! A block of rooms have been reserved for November 13, 2010 - November 20, 2010. Reserve your room for any time during that period! If you don't book in that block, you will not receive the complimentary Internet in your room nor the complimentary deluxe breakfast buffet...a savings of over $20 per day! The special room rate will be available until October 15th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Go to: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/INDDNHF-LAE-20101113/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

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Vendor Opportunities

Get your company and/or product in front of the law enforcement community's video related decision makers! LEVA has a global membership of over 700 members and we anticipate from 150 to 175 of them will attend this years conference. Numbers are not always the gauge of a good show though. Quality is, and LEVA provides a group of individuals who are hard to find but are knowledgeable and eager to buy or recommend purchases.

2010 LEVA Conference Sponsorship Opportunities (PDF)

2010 LEVA Conference Exhibit Hall Layout (PDF)

2010 LEVA Conference Exhibit Booth Application (PDF)

2010 LEVA Conference Exhibitor Contract (PDF)

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Additional Information

For exhibiting / trade show information, contact LEVA Corporate VP Carter Crump at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For all other conference-related questions, contact LEVA Training VP Jan Garvin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Registration

Attendees may register for this year's conference entirely online by clicking on the "Register Now!" button below. Alternatively, the conference registration form is also provided in PDF format below - simply complete the form and mail along with your payment.  Several payment options are available, to include our Learn Now! Pay Later! option. Click the link below for complete details!

LEVA 2010 Training Conference Registration form (PDF)



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