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University's Forensic Lecture Series Begins This Week
Animals in police work, gun crime and medical examination are among the topics of the spring seminar series, which begins Jan. 31. read more
Advancing the Role of Forensic Evidence for Prosecutors in Punjab
Funded by the U.S. Embassy’s Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, the training aimed to strengthen prosecutorial outcomes by equipping officers with the skills necessary to manage and present forensic evidence in criminal trials effectively. read more
[Live Event] Improve Accuracy and Efficiency with ABIS
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Reports Highlight Idaho Forensic Lab’s New Programs, 2024 Efforts
Two recently released reports are showcasing the efforts of the Idaho State Police Forensic Services in 2024, including a new drug pilot program and successful SANE training initiative. read more
Othram, FBI, NamUs Identify 2011 Homicide Victim
The remains of a murdered woman discovered in 2011 have been identified as 36-year-old Tannisha Marie Edison. read more
Wisconsin Innocence Project Receives $1.5 Million Grant
This DOJ award will pay for three new staffers as well as new forensic testing. In conducting a historic “look-back” at previous applicants and clients, WIP will focus especially on Black, Latinx and Native American individuals. read more
Enhancing Police Research Partnerships: A Path to Community Trust
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... read more
Forensic Anthropologist Honored for Contributions in Thailand
The award honors those who have made significant contributions to the field of forensic medicine, and Mann is the first recipient from outside Thailand. read more
‘Amber’s Law’ Seeks to Earmark Monies for Understaffed Forensic Labs
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
Genealogy Identifies Skeletal Remains Found in 1991
After 33 years, the remains of a man discovered in Mississippi have been identified as Warner Washington, born in 1908. read more
Medical Examiner’s Office Receives Grant for Genetic Genealogy in Cold Cases
This funding will support advanced genetic genealogy techniques to help identify victims involved in unresolved criminal cases whose identities remain unknown. read more
How to Handle Inconclusive Decisions and Error Rates
NIST forensic science program leads recommend analysts include alongside their results information about their adherence to an approved method and the performance of that method when tested using samples that are most reflective of the quality or conditions of the evidence in the case at hand. read more
Highlights from the 2024 NIJ Research Conference
Lucas Zarwell moderated a lively discussion among four experts about the complex issue of resolving long-term missing and unidentified person cases while finding dignified and legal outcomes for the deceased. read more
Study: U.S. Methamphetamine Mortality 61x Higher in 2021 than 1999
Methamphetamine deaths in the U.S. rose 61-fold from 1999 to 2021, according to a new study, highlighting a growing crisis in addiction and public health. read more
FBINAA National Annual Training Conference
The FBINAA is a nonprofit membership organization whose mission is dedicated to impacting communities by providing and promoting law enforcement leadership through training and networking. Designed around your professional development, networking, and training needs, our Conference has something for... read more