These changes will enable OSAC to more quickly make high-quality, science-based standards available to forensic laboratories. read more

Keiser University Sarasota campus Law Enforcement Operations program students recently processed a mock crime scene that was designed to determine if a victim died as a result of a homicide, suicide, or accidental drug overdose. read more

While it was critically important to get the BTK killer off the streets, was it ethical to do so by seizing his daughter’s biological material, kept in a university clinic she visited for cervical cancer screening? read more

On the morning of March 20, 2004, the Vermont State Police received a report of an abandoned car on the property known as the “Old Dutchburn Barn” in the town of Montgomery, Vermont. read more

These Y chromosomes provide new insights into the kinship relationships and population histories of archaic and modern humans, including new evidence of ancient gene flow from very early modern humans to Neanderthals. read more

The FBI recently awarded The University of Texas at El Paso’s Misty Duke, Ph.D., a grant to examine the effectiveness of two different methods to conduct investigative and intelligence interviews. read more

These days Mayne Correia works closely with Jean Nault, a profile artist with the RCMP’s behavioural science group, to come up with facial reconstructions of missing persons. read more

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science. When forensic results mean the difference between innocent or guilty, authorities depend on accurate analysis. Through our Applied Biosystems and Thermo Scientific brands, we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and support. read more

Ruth E. Swinney was hired as a Trooper on March 5, 1951 and reluctantly retired as a Sergeant on April 12, 1972 with 21 years of service. Her ranks and designation as Technician did not do justice to her capabilities and responsibilities. Swinney was a chemist. read more

From computer hacking to weaponized drones, technology is on the rise in detective novels, Baylor University researcher says. read more