Forensic Magazine Newsletter

	February 10, 2010

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FEATURE ARTICLE

The Safety Guys on Effective Safety Training

By Vince McLeod, CIH

I will wager that all of us have had to attend an after lunch training session at some point. Or, worse yet, had to give the presentation to a room full of nodding heads. Continue reading to learn how to develop training that will keep your attendees interested and focused.

PRODUCT FOCUS

BodeSIMS™ 2.0 Available – Sign up for the 2/11 Web Demo

Bode’s Sample Information Management Software (BodeSIMS) manages DNA samples from set-up, through processing and CODIS upload. BodeSIMS standardizes analysis processes and integrates with lab equipment for process automation. BodeSIMS enhances the quality control and the efficiency of forensic DNA sample processing.

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INDUSTRY CALENDAR

February 15-16, 2010 International Workshop on Recent Advances in Fingerprints Allahabad, India February 17-18, 2010 PEAF 2010 Conference Orlando, FL March 23-24, 2010 GovSec/U.S. Law Conference Washington, DC March 23-24, 2010 Kansas IAI Spring Conference Manhattan, KS March 24-26, 2010 Wisconsin Assoc for Identification Conference Stevens Point, WI	Mar 28-Apr 1, 2010 7th Annual Advanced DNA Technical Workshop – West San Diego, CA May 17-21, 2010 MAAFS State College, PA May 24-27, 2010 California State Division IAI Seminar Rancho Mirage, CA May 24-27, 2010 CEIC Summerlin, NV See More Events

INDUSTRY NEWS

California Supreme Court OKs John Doe Warrants Based On Crime-Scene DNA

The California Supreme Court ruled 5-2 today that prosecutors may get around legal deadlines by filing arrest warrants based on DNA left behind at a crime.

Evidence on Hold

DNA samples, fingerprints, and rape kits wait months as Connecticut state crime lab struggles with backlogs.

Policing the Crime Labs

Though the work is reliable in the vast majority of cases, forensic laboratories and their results are not flawless critics say. Recent incidents raise the question: Who polices the labs the police use?

LAPD to Hire More DNA Analysts

The mayor and City Council plan to eliminate a backlog of untested rape evidence. But available funds will allow the hiring of just 11 staffers, not the 26 originally sought.

Also In the News…

Texas Forensics Panel Dodges Discussion of Controversial Execution

Stimulus-Funded DNA Work Clearing Cases, Cutting Backlog

Oklahoma Drug Lab Loses Accreditation