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  • Pre-screening Novel Psychoactive Substances to Speed Detection

    January 12, 2026
    Researchers at the CFSRE have been working to develop faster and more flexible methods to detect and identify NPS in biological and drug samples. read more

  • The Weak Link in Digital Evidence Handling

    December 15, 2025
    The lifecycle of handling digital evidence is lengthy and complex. From its initial collection in the field to final presentation in court, digital evidence passes through multiple hands and environments. read more

  • A Real Evidence Lead or a Deepfake Fraud?

    November 12, 2025
    Over the last several years, there has been a growth in the number of options for the public to submit images and videos directly to agencies. This has been an enormous help, as it enables officers to review the evidence more quickly and disseminate pertinent information to the public. read more

  • Cartridge Case Ejection Patterns from Semi-Automatic Pistols

    October 27, 2025
    The semi-automatic pistol can potentially leave additional evidence behind at the scene as the spent case is extracted and ejected from the firearm. These spent cases can be present at a shooting scene and become quite significant to investigators and crime scene personnel. read more

  • DNA Matters: Lance Shockley Set to Die

    October 08, 2025
    On October 14, 2025, Missouri is set to execute Lance Shockley by lethal injection. The circumstantial evidence is compelling, but comprehensive DNA testing wasn’t done—and the courts have decided that it never will be. read more

  • 10 Years of SAKI and Nearly 100,000 Kits Tested

    October 01, 2025
    What began with just 20 grantees in 2015 has grown into the largest cold case program in the country (arguably, the world), with over 100 grantees spanning 45 states. read more

  • Treating Financial Evidence like Fingerprints is Key to Stopping Crime

    September 24, 2025
    Many investigators never get the chance to follow the money because the process is so resource-intensive and technically demanding. To make a bigger impact on stopping crime, we must democratize financial evidence the same way we did with fingerprints. read more
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