Environmental health experts have found most surfaces in a car retain traces of methamphetamine after it’s been smoked in the vehicle, putting subsequent users of the car at risk of third-hand exposure to the drug. read more

A new study from researchers at Flinders University aims to guide investigators on which area of the plastic bag may be most informative when sampling for DNA. read more

The new lab will feature a dedicated chemistry unit specializing in testing and analyzing controlled substances. read more

The Boulder Police Department is honored to introduce the Blue Envelope Program as a new tool to help police interact and communicate more effectively with those needing additional accommodations or awareness. read more

Despite this hurdle, the team discovered that the John Doe was likely a descendant of a couple who were both born in Maryland in the early 1800s. read more

Animals in police work, gun crime and medical examination are among the topics of the spring seminar series, which begins Jan. 31. read more

The remains of a murdered woman discovered in 2011 have been identified as 36-year-old Tannisha Marie Edison. read more

In recent years, the landscape of policing has undergone significant scrutiny and transformation, driven by calls for reform in the interests of greater accountability, transparency, and trustworthiness among police officers, analysts, and academic researchers to address pressing questions that have an impact on policing strategies and community relations. read more

The Spradlin family and their lawyer cited a backlog at the critically understaffed Kentucky State Police Forensic Laboratory as a reason for the case delay. read more