Testimonials
Testimonials for W. Mark Dale and Wendy S. Becker
The following are testimonials written by law enforcement and forensics professionals who recommend the management training programs and forensic lab program training services offered by Becker-Dale Consulting.
Mr. Dale demonstrated the highest level of expert knowledge, excellent communication skills and a very clear and concise audit report. Mr. Dale identified very effective improvement opportunities, many of which were incorporated into the design of the Police Department’s new crime laboratory.
--Bill Greene, Assistant City Auditor, City of Phoenix
--Carl Wright, Internal Auditor, City of Phoenix
Mark Dale developed a customized training package including long distance learning, laboratory instruction, Quality Assurance, Ethics, Mock Court modules for our first two academies … was receptive and flexible and able to overcome many logistical and technical obstacles … (He) provided a structured training under difficult timelines and deadlines to training over 40 new hires with varying levels of education and experience … Dr. Wendy Becker assisted with Human Resource endeavors for recruitment and selection of the new hires. She provided expert counsel and advice … her insights added a new dimension to our approach.
--Mary Kate McGilvray, Acting Director, Forensic Services, Massachusetts State Police
--Joanne B. Sgueglia, Forensic Research Scientist, Massachusetts State Police
These are among the very highest evaluations I have ever seen, approximately a full point higher than the average of our tenure-track faculty. These outstanding ratings are truly exceptional.
--Richard Carlson, Professor of Psychology, Director of Undergraduate Studies,
Penn State University
It has been a pleasure to work with Dr. Becker. She is enthusiastic, conscientious and has a passion around learning. Her innovations are continuing. I give Dr. Becker my strongest endorsement. She truly is a “winner.”
--Jeffrey J. McHenry, Senior Director of People and Organization Capability,
Microsoft
I just learned that your instructor ratings were extraordinary. In fact, a score of 7.0 is the best that any instructor can receive. My congratulations to you on this impressive accomplishment.
--Gerald I. Susman, Chair, Department of Management and Organization, Penn
State University
Dr. Becker was clearly the most qualified professor I had based on a multiplicity of factors.
--Adam Salvatori, IBM Software Engineer, Security Software Application Test Team
Dr. Becker is full of enthusiasm. I find her imaginative and probing nature very inspiring.
--Ferdausi Sultana, Fulbright Scholar, Faculty of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dr. Becker’s passion for teaching resonates throughout the classroom.
--Donald E. Boyce III, State University of New York Board of Trustees
Expertise in Technology Management
Mark Dale and Wendy Becker have provided an overview of the total forensic process.
--Thomas A. Constantine, Former: Oversight Commissioner for Policing Reform in Northern Ireland; Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration; Superintendent,
New York State Police.
Mark Dale and Wendy Becker have provided an excellent overview of forensic science as it is practiced in the USA today.
--Stephanie Reilander, Deputy Director, Centre of Forensic Sciences, Toronto Canada.
The Crime Scene: How Forensic Science Works is an essential part of a well-rounded bookshelf for any lawyer or student of science.
--Robert Conflitti, New York Criminal Prosecutor
Considering a career in forensic science? Do you need an overview about the subject? The Crime Scene: How Forensic Science Works will give you a better understanding of what forensic science is all about.
--Barry A. J. Fisher, Crime Laboratory Director, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department
The Crime Scene: How Forensic Science Works is a useful book for a wide range of readers from students to law enforcement professionals as an overview on the forensic process from crime scene to the courtroom. The authors provide information on forensic science that educates the readers on all aspects of forensic service that can be devoted to investigating a crime.
--Kevin Lothridge, CEO, National Forensic Science Technology Center
Forget CSI and 24! The Crime Scene: How Forensic Science Works tells the real story. This book is a fascinating look into the who, what, where, and why of crime scene evidence, including not just the science, but the psychology behind what can motivate or derail members of the crime scene team. I especially liked the real-life crime scene narrative that was featured
in every chapter. This followed an actual homicide from EMS to court case; the actual 'lessons' of the text were applied to this real case. I also found that the 'Frequently Asked Questions' seemed to cut right to the chase in terms of the chapter's main findings. Great text for students or anyone interested in this ever-evolving science. Five stars!
--Peter Grosett
This book has provided great insight into the techniques of forensic science. It is quite obviously written by an expert in the field who has seen many, many cases. No doubt that a reader will learn vast knowledge of the subject.
--Larry King
The Bureau of Forensic Services (BFS), Department of Justice of the State of California held four courses for a total of 80 criminalists on the ISO 17025 standards. These courses were delivered under contract with the Northeast Regional Forensics Institute (NERFI). The one week course "ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 Awareness Training" under Lead Instructor W. Mark Dale, MBA, and instructors Harold Peel, Ph.D., Murray Malcolm, M.S., and Donald Orokos, Ph.D., benefits from more than 80 years of accumulated experience of forensic experience and auditing for the leading accrediting bodies of forensic labs in the United States and Canada. Dr. Orokos' presentation on Uncertainty of Measurement introduces the subject in a methodical fashion that does justice to the integration of all demonstrable errors in a measurement.
In these times of increased scrutiny regarding the operating procedures of crime laboratories, the thoughtful and detailed examination of the ISO 17025 standards and the ASCLD/LAB-International Supplemental requirements for the accreditation of forensic science testing laboratories becomes arguably, necessary training for compliance. The course emphasizes participation by trainees based on their professional experience and in so doing brings out the implications of the forthcoming standards in a very real and practical way. Dale's leadership in the course is evident throughout as he effectively draws out the implications of a new era of internationally accepted standards for forensic agencies. The instructors are able to convey the material in a manner that draws a surprising degree of audience participation which helps make clear the connections between the ISO standards and in our case, the BFS Quality Management System.
The most reliable recommendation for this course comes from the students. It obtained high marks in many of the positive assessment criteria. Other agencies planning for ISO accreditation should consider this course a very valuable preparatory resource. They will not be disappointed.
--Eva Steinberger, Assistant Bureau Chief for DNA Programs;
Cristian Orrego, CCI DNA Program Manager;
State of California Department of Justice