08/10/2012

How can an analyst translate uncertain DNA data into understandable testimony for a non-expert jury?


08/10/2012

Green. Welcoming. Collaborative. Open. Educational. Bright. Sexy. Current economic factors for construction along with smart and fresh design have brought these adjectives into reach for every forensic facility.


08/10/2012

Clearly defining your workflow and specifying your system requirements will ensure you get the Automated Fingerprint Identification System your agency needs.


08/10/2012

Washington, D.C., has put all its forensic tools in one basket—the Consolidated Forensic Laboratory—to create faster, more efficient service to the District.


08/01/2012

Police departments in seven Indian states have solved more than 500 crimes with a biometric system that links fingerprint and palmprint collection at crime scenes with district databases in real-time, providing almost instantaneous biometric matching and identification results.


06/18/2012

Collecting impression evidence is definitely worth the effort—once you do so, you have duplicate evidence that can help make your case.


06/18/2012

Artifacts are items of data or information left behind after a specific activity occurs on a system. Any USB device attached to a system will leave artifacts in several locations.


06/18/2012

What options exist to better store items that not only provide more storage but also provide an economy of space? Depending on what is being stored there are a number of products to help facilitate that need.


06/18/2012

No, we are not talking about a new state lottery. We are talking about Lockout/Tagout, the process by which equipment is put into a safe condition so repairs or maintenance can take place.


06/18/2012

This article is intended to update the reader on the latest touch and transfer DNA research and attempts to answer some of the most common questions that are asked regarding the topic.


06/18/2012

Photography illustrating your case report can strengthen your case and corroborate your narrative.


06/18/2012

A study on the effects of time and temperature on the recovery of latent prints from computer paper and plastic bottles.


06/18/2012

New chemical forensics test could help track down terrorists responsible for nerve gas attacks.


06/18/2012

A dynamic fairly unique to the U.S. system of justice is the extensive impact that victim advocacy has on policy, legislation, and funding.


06/18/2012

In order that research be carried out in forensic science, it is essential that there is research degree provision, particularly up to and including doctoral level, for the profession.


06/12/2012

The purpose of this article is to provide laboratories with an overview of a logical sequence towards, and identify the prerequisites required for, accreditation.


04/15/2012

I recently sat down with Portage County Coroner, Scott Rifleman, to explore the many responsibilities of the Coroner.


04/10/2012

In this column, we’ll look at some ways to set a high level of professionalism even when you’re watching the bottom line.


04/10/2012

There are several techniques that can be used to examine the Registry, each of which has its own merits.


04/10/2012

One of the most difficult and time consuming portions of the construction of a new laboratory is preparing and orchestrating a move. With some organization and forethought you can make the best of an inevitable situation.


04/10/2012

This month the Safety Guys alert you to the potential significant physical hazards present at crime scenes and in the workplace.


04/10/2012

The Forensic Potential of Mascara: When properly isolated, characterized, and analyzed, these trace particles can place a victim or perpetrator at the scene of the crime or accident.


04/10/2012

Through a local DNA database, Bensalem, Pennsylvania, has begun to leverage DNA in every possible case and has created a truly investigative tool.


04/10/2012

Banishing backlogs and budget cuts with “Foresight”


04/10/2012

Reliable computer interpretation can address the scientific need for thorough, objective, and informative analysis of DNA evidence.