California Association of Criminalists


Since 1954
 

2026 SEMINAR INFORMATION


140th CAC Seminar
Spring 2026

CA DOJ Riverside Criminalistics Laboratory

April 26-May 1, 2026
Temecula, CA

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


Event Information

  • General Seminar Co-Chairs: Caroline Kim and Mey Tann
  • Full Seminar and Workshop Registration (PDF)

  • Workshops and Seminar Agenda

  • Workshop Descriptions and General Session information (PDF)
  • NEW STRmix Workshop information (PDF)
  • NEW CSI Workshop information (PDF)
  • NEW Seized Drugs Workshop information (PDF)
  • NEW DNA Workshop information (PDF)
  • NEW Firearms Workshop information (PDF)
  • NEW QA Workshop information (PDF)
    Contact Seminar Program Coordinator Celina Moufarrej for questions.

  • Paint & Sip Social Event

  • Tuesday, April 28th from 6-8pm
  • Come join us for an evening of painting and socializing!
  • Instructor-led event at the Olive Patio (PDF)
  • $40 per person. Register by April 22nd!
    Contact Social Coordinator Melanie Velasco for questions.

  • Lodging Information

    Temecula Creek Inn
    44501 Rainbow Canyon Road
    Temecula, CA 92592
    Phone: (844) 382-7774
    Email: reservations

    Hotel Highlights
    Group rate is $175/night plus tax and fees.
    For group rates, use this link to book directly or call the front desk at (888) 976-3404 & mention California Association of Criminalistics. The cutoff for group rate reservation is April 4, 2026.
    Resort Fee: discounted to $15 per room, per night. This includes overnight self-parking, in-room wireless internet, in-room coffee, and tea, (2) bottled waters, toll-free local & local calls, complimentary shuttle service to and from Pechanga Resort & Casino.


    Forms

  • Registration is open!
  • Abstract Submission Form
  • Poster Session Abstracts are due by March 31, 2026
  • Please contact Seminar Abstract Coordinator Melanie Velasco for questions.

    Exhibitor Information

  • Vendor Chair: Casey Hughes
  • Registration is open!
  • CAC 2026 Vendor Invitation
  • CAC 2026 Vendor Packages Co- and Full Sponsorships are available
  • CAC 2026 Vendor Terms & Conditions

  • ABC Exam Information

  • No exam will be offered during this meeting
  • ABC exam information can be obtained on the ABC website or contact the ABC Registrar for questions.

  • Transportation Information

    AIRPORT | IATA CODE | DISTANCE | DIRECTION
    McClellan-Palomar Airport | CLD | 26.4 mi (42.4 km) | South
    Ontario International Airpot | ONT | 46.8 mi (75.0 km) | Northwest
    San Diego International Airport | SAN | 52.6 mi (84.6 km) | South
    Orange County John Wayne Airport | SNA | 43.3 mi (69.7 km) | West
    Palm Springs International Airport | PSP | 43.6 mi (70.1 km) | Northeast
    San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 41.9 mi (67.4 km) | North
    Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 78.8 mi (126.7 km) | Northwest



    Thank you to our CAC 2026 Sponsors!


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