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Oct 7, 2009 | Volume 3, Issue 40

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Necro-Radiology: Postmortem CT Scans Are On the Rise
By Douglas Page
The efficacy of forensic postmortem computed tomography is no longer in dispute. What is still in question is whether radiologists proficient at interpreting clinical imaging of the living can be expected to be equally adept at rendering precise postmortem forensic findings without special training.
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FORENSIC NEWS

Silicon Valley Fingerprint Network in Jeopardy
In a cost dispute that is creating bad blood among local law enforcement agencies, parts of Silicon Valley's high-tech jail-booking system are being pushed back into the dark ages of typing out hard copy forms and snail mail.
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FBI Building System That Blows Away Fingerprinting
The FBI plans to migrate from its IAFIS fingerprint database to a new biometrics system that will include DNA records, 3-D facial imaging, palm prints, and voice scans.
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New Digital Cameras Clicking At Purcell Police Department
Police will be capturing photographs of crime scenes now that new digital cameras have been purchased for the department. Three Sony Model DSLR-A230 digital cameras with cases were purchased with money forfeited from drug seizure cases.
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IEEE Launches Biometrics Certification and Training Program
IEEE and some of the world’s leading biometrics experts have developed a new certification and training program for biometrics professionals. The IEEE Certified Biometrics Professional program focuses on the relevant knowledge and skills to apply biometrics to real-world challenges and applications.
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Also in the News…
Viewpoint: After Reforms, Houston Police Department Crime Lab Open for Business
NH Crime Lab Sees Spike in Caseload: Sour Economy Prompts More Crime
MPD Crime Lab Is First in Minnesota to Receive ASCLD/LAB (ISO) Certification
New Products for DNA Analysis, Digital Imaging, Fighting Contamination, and More

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