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Incorrect Dispatch Information Linked to Deadly Force
February 07, 2020
For the first time, an experiment has helped quantify and demonstrate the importance of accurate dispatch information and the vital role it plays in the safety of police and citizens. read more
Thwarting Hacks by Thinking Like the Humans Behind Them
February 07, 2020
New research reveals the importance of factoring in a hacker's motive for predicting, identifying and preventing cyberattacks. read more
NY District Court Denies Defendant’s Motion to Preclude STRmix Testimony
February 06, 2020
A U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has denied a defendant’s motion to preclude expert testimony regarding the results of a DNA analysis produced by using STRmix. read more
SUNY Canton Reveals New Forensic Criminology Bachelor of Science Degree
February 06, 2020
Student interest in offender behavior combined with the origin and impact of crime led to the creation of SUNY Canton’s newest degree. read more
Sheriff's Office Hopes Updated Forensic Image Leads to ID in Hog Trail Murders
February 06, 2020
In the past, there had been a clay model completed on John Doe #1 but with the help of Palm Beach County’s Forensic Imaging unit, an updated image utilizing new technology has been created. read more
Researchers Study the Intricate Link Between Climate and Conflict
February 05, 2020
New research from the University of Notre Dame is shedding light on the unexpected effects climate change could have on regional instability and violent conflict. read more
Q&A: Cellebrite CEO on the Future of Mobile Forensics
February 05, 2020
Recently, Forensic spoke to Yossi Carmil, Co-CEO of Cellebrite, about what its recent acquisition means, what it offers for consumers in law enforcement and the future of mobile forensics. read more
How Active Shooter Incidents Off Campus Lead to Guns on Campus
February 05, 2020
A new study finds that active shooter incidents off campus and politics are key factors that led state legislators to pass laws allowing concealed weapons on college and university campuses between 2004 and 2016. read more
Newborn Blood Card Played a Role in 2007 Cold Case, Additional 4 Infant Homicides
February 04, 2020
While the coroner’s records are sealed and few details are public, Lieutenant Matthew Davis of the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Forensic that “newborn bloodspots did play a role in the case.” read more
Rural Kids Carrying Handguns is ‘Not Uncommon,’ Starts as Early as Sixth Grade
February 04, 2020
Roughly one-third of young males and 1 in 10 females in rural communities have carried a handgun, reports a new study. read more
Homicide is a Leading Cause of Pregnancy-associated Death in Louisiana
February 04, 2020
Homicide is a leading cause of death among pregnant and postpartum women in Louisiana, according to an analysis of birth and death records from 2016 and 2017. read more
Experiencing Police Brutality Increases Mistrust in Medical Institutions
February 03, 2020
Through an analysis of data gleaned from a survey of 4,000 people living in urban areas about their experiences with police brutality, researchers discovered a relationship between police brutality and mistrust in medical institutions. read more
Q&A: NIST Computer Scientist Details Phone Data Extraction Methods
February 03, 2020
Forensic recently spoke to NIST computer scientist Rick Ayers about data extraction methods and the growing field of mobile forensics. read more
Innocence Project Client Rafael Ruiz Exonerated of Charges in 1985 East Harlem Sexual Assault Case
February 03, 2020
The exoneration was the result of newly discovered evidence found as part of a dual investigation by the Innocence Project and the New York County District Attorney’s Office’s Conviction Integrity Program that proves Ruiz’s innocence. read more
Researcher: AI Could Revolutionize DNA Evidence, But We Can’t Trust the Machines Yet
February 03, 2020
How can we trust technology to provide vital evidence if we can’t interrogate how it produced that evidence in the first place? read more
Pennsylvania Judge Puts Hold on State 'Ghost Guns' Policy
February 03, 2020
A Pennsylvania judge Friday put a freeze on a new state police policy regarding sales of partially manufactured gun frames that can be made into working pistols and rifles. read more
Federal, State Attorneys Want Extension of Fentanyl Order
January 31, 2020
A U.S. attorney in Tennessee is joining other federal and state attorneys who are urging Congress to extend an order that criminalizes possession of the dangerous opioid fentanyl and related substances. read more
Georgia's Anti-gang Push Includes Expanded Prosecutor Powers
January 31, 2020
As part of his anti-gang push, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp wants prosecutors to be able to charge crimes across multiple counties and to be able to seek the death penalty for murders committed during gang activity. read more
Florida Training Program Seeks to ID Potential Mass Shooters
January 30, 2020
After several mass shootings in the state in the past few years, Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday the implementation of a training program to spot potential mass shooters. read more
NIST Tests Forensic Methods for Getting Data From Damaged Mobile Phones
January 30, 2020
Criminals sometimes damage their mobile phones in an attempt to destroy evidence. Now, researchers at NIST have tested how well these forensic methods work. read more