Eleven Massachusetts police departments have been selected to participate in a pilot program aimed at distributing fentanyl test strips to help stem the number of overdose deaths in the state. read more

The Marshall University Forensic Science Center has entered into a collaborative partnership with the ANDE Corporation, which is placing a Rapid DNA instrument at the MUFSC for DNA analysts to evaluate for future validation and testing. read more

Serious felonies dropped 17 percent in New York City from March 16 to March 22 compared to last year. Chicago homicides dropped 29 percent the week of March 21, the day an Illinois stay-at-home order went into effect. read more

A few weeks ago, Mallett called McKinley’s now-adult son, Tim—who he has never met—to let him know they arrested a man for the alleged murder of his mother 35 years ago. read more

A team of cybersecurity researchers has discovered that a large number of cell phone applications contain hardcoded secrets allowing others to access private data or block content provided by users. read more

As co-directors of the Talking Lab, Dickinson and Lytle have been working to finish a three-year study on tele-forensic interviewing– a process that involves eliciting eyewitness testimony from children using tele-technology. read more

A team of scientists at Dongguk University has developed an innovative policing system named "Googi" by integrating three main areas of their research. read more

The NYPD has used a variation of facial recognition technology for almost a decade, but there has been increasing opposition in the last few years, especially recently after a report was published linking Clearview AI, a controversial, startup facial recognition company, with members of the NYPD. read more

As the number of women entering the field rises, so too has the demand for PPE that is designed for the female physique to ensure women are as safe, efficient, and comfortable as men while on the job. read more