California Association of Criminalists


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2025 SEMINAR INFORMATION


139th CAC Seminar
Spring 2025

Sacramento County District Attorney's Office
Crime Lab

April 27-May 2, 2025
Folsom, CA

As more information becomes available, it will be posted here. Check back often for updates!


Event Information

  • General Seminar Co-Chairs: Catherine Currier and Jonathan Charron
  • Full Seminar and Workshop Registration (PDF)

  • Workshops

  • Over 10 workshops to choose from! Workshop Descriptions (PDF)
  • "Drink to Me" How to Run a Drinking Study From Start to Finish (Sunday, 0800-1200)
  • "I Walk the Line" Drinking Study with Impairment & Field Sobriety Tests (Sunday, 1300-1700)
  • Qiagen NGS (Monday, Half Day, AM)
  • Full Spectrum Photography (Monday, Half Day, AM)
  • Shooting Reconstruction (Monday, half day, AM)
  • LCV/Bluestar (Monday, Half Day, PM, Limit 20 people)
  • Footwear and Tire Impressions (Monday, Half Day, PM)
  • Folsom Prison Tour (Monday or Tuesday, Half Day, PM, Includes Transportation, Limit 20 people/tour)
  • Wellness (Monday, Half Day, AM)
  • Agilent Tour (Monday, Full Day, Off-Site, Includes Transportation & Lunch only, Limit 15 people)
  • DNA Workshop (Tuesday, Full Day)

  • Lodging Information

    Lake Natoma Inn
    702 Gold Lake Drive
    Folsom, CA 95630
    Phone: (916) 351-1500

    Group rate is $119/night plus tax and fees
    For group rates, use this link to book directly or call the front desk at (916) 351-1500 & mention CAC. Group rates available from Sunday, April 27th to Saturday, May 3rd. The cutoff for group rate reservation is April 13, 2025. The hotel cost per evening is honored 3 days prior and post event; contact the hotel directly to extend your stay if it is prior to Monday, April 28 or later than Friday, May 2.

    Services & Amenities:
  • Seasonal outdoor pool & hot tub
  • Complimentary wifi
  • Modern fitness center, open 24 hours
  • Bike or jog along the Armerican River bike trail
  • Business center, open 24 hours
  • Complimentary self parking

  • Forms

  • Registration is open!
  • Abstract Submission is open! Deadline to submit is March 14, 2025. Please contact Seminar Abstract Coordinator Cara Stoner for questions.

  • Exhibitor Information

  • Vendor Chair: Patrick Jacobs
  • Registration is open!
  • CAC 2025 Vendor Invitation
  • CAC 2025 Vendor Packages
  • CAC 2025 Vendor Terms & Conditions

  • ABC Exam Information

  • ABC exams will be hosted on Monday, April 28, 2025.
  • Additional information can be obtained on the ABC website or contact the ABC Registrar for questions.

  • Local Information

  • Learn about local history at the Folsom Historical Museum.
  • Spend the day outdoors at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.
  • Enjoy a magical dining experience at Mystique Dining.
  • Visit the animals at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary.
  • Find great deals at the Folsom Premium Outlets.
  • Learn about prison life at the Folsom Prison Museum.
  • Explore the Historic Folsom District.
  • Fish in Lake Natoma.
  • Take a tour of the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park.
  • Conquer the rock climbing wall at Granite Arch Climbing Center.
  • Experience the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary.


  • Transportation Information

    Distance from Sacramento International Airport to Folsom is 22.4 miles / 36.1 kilometers. Sacramento International Airport is located approximately 7.7 miles / 12.4 kilometers west of Rio Linda and about 8.6 miles / 13.8 kilometers northwest of West Sacramento. IATA airport code is SMF.



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