The implementation of California Senate Bill 54– which limits, but does not prohibit, state and local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities– did not cause an increase in crime. read more

Based on more than 100,000 college degree programs and the starting salary data of over 5 million graduates, GradReports has ranked 2020’s best colleges by major, including criminology and criminal justice. read more

The average age at which teens and young adults start using drugs has been rising, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. read more

As the day progressed, the simulation became a murder investigation, with students from the university’s Forensic Science department called in to analyze the scene for evidence as policing teams worked to establish what had taken place. read more

Police in Massachusetts have issued a warning about heroin cut with a synthetic cannabinoid—intended only for research purposes—that may not respond to Narcan. read more

Lisa Bailey, a retired FBI forensic artist, is passionate about her work. In terms of educating the next generation, she says she can reach more people on Instagram than she could in a class. read more

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a red-flag gun bill that will allow state district courts to order the temporary surrender of firearms, and she urged sheriffs to resign if they still refuse to enforce it. read more

Over the past 10 years, more than 26,000 law enforcement officers and crime scene personnel have enhanced their expertise in crime scene investigation, death investigation and evidence management, thanks to the Texas Forensic Science Academy. read more

Detectives have never given up working on this homicide, and finally got a break in the case. Baby Michael’s DNA was sent to Bode Technology, who specializes in forensic genealogy services, for comparison. read more

A once-standout U.S. federal narcotics agent known for spending lavishly has been arrested on charges of conspiring to launder money with the same Colombian drug cartel he was supposed to be fighting. read more