The CCJS brings together an interdisciplinary community of experts in forensic science, policing, law, sociology, criminology, data science and computing to conduct nationally and internationally leading research, consultancy, innovation, enterprise and knowledge exchange. read more

“She was convicted based on discredited forensics and the testimony of a medical examiner who didn’t follow protocol and put another innocent person in prison just two months after.” read more

The joint initiative will provide more opportunities for law enforcement to submit firearm evidence for scientific analysis, while simultaneously decreasing turnaround time on testing results. read more

The Avars did not leave written records about their history and these first genome-wide data provide robust clues about their origins. read more

“We spend billions of dollars on criminal justice remedies after child sexual abuse has already occurred, and yet there are very limited resources for preventing this abuse from occurring in the first place.” read more

Authorities speculate the deceased died from stab wounds 1 to 3 years prior to being found. read more

Depositing skin cells and their DNA varies between individuals, but new data shows that some people have higher intra-variability in their cell deposits. read more

The criminal justice system is failing autistic people, argue researchers after a survey of lawyers found that an overwhelming majority of their clients were not provided with adequate support or adjustments. read more

In the midst of a war in Europe, forensic and chemical researchers at Indiana University (IUPUI) have discovered another way to utilize blow flies—as chemical sensors with a focus on the detection of chemical warfare agents. read more

Authorities said that forensic and criminal investigation experts had confirmed the identities of 114 passengers and six crew members. read more