2026 February SAFE Educational Seminar

Attend this seminar to earn credits to renew your SAFE membership for 2026 and renew your CFDE certification.

Date: Time
25 February-2026 16:00 (4:00 pm) PDT
25 February-2026 19:00 (7:00 pm) EDT
25 February-2026 24:00 (00:00 ) GMT
26 February-2026 01:00 (01:00 am) SAST
26 February-2026 11:00 (11:00 am) NZST

Topic: Embezzlement case

Speaker: Reed Hayes

Bio:

Reed Hayes has practiced forensic handwriting and document examination for over four decades. He is a graduate of the Andrew Bradley Training Course in Forensic Document Examination (beginning and advanced) and holds certification from the National Association of Document Examiners (NADE). He is currently a board member of NADE and also serves as SAFE’s Membership and Certification Chairs.

Reed is the author and co-author of several books, including Forensic Handwriting Examination: A Definitive Guide and his most recent book Reflections of a Forensic Handwriting Expert.

Abstract:

Reed Hayes will present a study of an embezzlement case involving 4500-5000 documents. Reed will explain his methodology, findings, portions of his report and exhibits as well as the outcome of the case, including prison time for the perpetrators.  Class time will be open for discussion and comments.