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Forensic Phylogenetic Analysis: Under the Microscope
December 20, 2012 6:19 am | by Douglas Page | CommentsPhylogenetic analysis—sometimes given the misnomer “HIV fingerprinting”—has been used repeatedly in world courts to try cases of deliberate HIV transmission.
6 Ideas to Improve Team Performance
December 19, 2012 7:00 pm | CommentsPoor team performance and productivity is like leaving money on the table.
Make Your Own Crime Scene Tools
December 18, 2012 12:46 am | CommentsThe “CSI Effect” has made juries everywhere expect a higher level of professionalism. We have to step up to the plate and perform to the best of our abilities. Here are three simple products that can increase your professionalism and are available to you at little or no cost.
The Life Expectancy of Chemicals - Know the Limits
December 17, 2012 9:09 pm | CommentsDevelop a program for dating stored chemicals and for recertifying or discarding them after predetermined maximum periods of storage.
3 Strategies for Dealing with Toxic Leadership
December 13, 2012 7:17 am | CommentsNeutralizing assaults and waiting before responding can help deflect the problems of "working for a boss like that."
Shield Your Crime Scene
December 12, 2012 7:00 pm | CommentsAs crime scene officers we have the responsibility of protecting the crime scene and its integrity, here are some products you can use to help protect your crime scene.
Develop a System for the Legal, Safe, and Ecologically Acceptable Disposal of Chemical Wastes
December 10, 2012 9:04 pm | CommentsWe recommend the establishment of a chemical management system. The system begins with the assumption of responsibility. Management needs to have written policies for the safe use and disposal of chemical and biological materials.
Why don't managers delegate more effectively?
December 5, 2012 7:00 pm | CommentsBy taking a closer look at why delegation may not be their strong suit, managers can learn how to move beyond the fears of delegation and start doing it effectively.
Improved Latent Print Processing
December 4, 2012 7:00 pm | CommentsCombining traditional iodine fuming techniques with digital subtraction in Photoshop provides an effective tool to develop and enhance latent images on visually difficult or distracting backgrounds.
Provide Secure, Adequately Spaced, Well Ventilated Storage of Chemicals
December 2, 2012 9:00 pm | CommentsIn laboratories, the most serious issue is the restriction of access to hazardous chemicals to appropriate personnel. Keep the door to the storeroom locked and only allow authorized people to get at these materials.
Seven Signs You May be a Bad Manager
November 29, 2012 5:50 am | CommentsEven if you have no doubts about your management abilities, it might be wise to take a moment of introspection to see if any of these Seven Signs You May Be a Bad Manager could apply to you.
With Latent Prints, the Age of the Evidence Can Be a Factor
November 28, 2012 7:00 pm | CommentsWhen you’re working with latent prints, the age of the evidence can also be a factor in processing. If you’re not sure of the age of the evidence, you can follow the PINS processing technique.
Lab Safety is Not a Spectator Sport
November 26, 2012 8:56 pm | CommentsThere's a tendency to think that if someone is appointed safety coordinator, they have to do all the work for the rest of us. False! Here's a list of a number of different specific assignments:
A Checkup for Your Chemical Hygiene Plan
November 19, 2012 7:00 pm | CommentsThe OSHA Hazard Communication Program (HCP) and the OSHA Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) are cornerstones for chemical safety and health in the workplace.
The Three Levels of Leadership
November 14, 2012 7:00 pm | CommentsOne of the challenges many managers and leaders face is in understanding the distinctions between levels of leadership. In fact, there is a whole level of leadership that many people don't even realize exists.
