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UK’s Largest Forensic Capability Network Officially Launches
Called Forensic Capability Network (FCN), the network supports more than 4,000 forensic science specialists with critical technology, advice and services. read more
After Bad Forensic Testimony, Court Grants New Trial to Pennsylvania Man
Pathologist Cyril Wecht testified in the 2013 trial that semen linked to Hopkins, 74, was deposited in the sheets of the victim at the time of her killing. It is impossible to determine when DNA is deposited on any surface. read more
Indiana State Police Name 2019 Forensic Scientist of the Year
The recipient of the 2019 Indiana State Police Forensic Scientist of the Year is Stacey R. Hartman, whose accomplishments during that year are worthy of such recognition and have earned her this award. read more
Forensic Anthropologists Provide Fire Investigation Training to Federal, State, Local Agencies
The processing of human remains in a fire scene is one of the most complex investigations an investigator can conduct, yet little forensic training on methodology is available. read more
Othram Establishes Academic Program to Train Forensic Genomics Scientists
Recent technological advances have revolutionized the ability to solve previously intractable cold cases with forensic genomics and genetic genealogy. read more
Prisoners, Police and the Pandemic
Reality is leading many jurisdictions in the United States to take the unprecedented step of releasing large numbers of inmates to prevent coronavirus outbreaks. read more
Maryland Sheriff’s Office Adopts Therapy Dog as Part of Comfort K9 Program
This program, which has been in the planning phase for several months, will be aimed at providing emotional support to victims of crime, particularly children. read more
Kansas Crime Lab Uses Evidence Drying Cabinets to Decontaminate N95 Masks
The evidence drying cabinets at the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Criminalistics Laboratory are putting in overtime during the COVID-19 pandemic. read more
New Program to Distribute Strips to Test Drugs for Fentanyl
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
Chicago Mayor Taps Ex-Dallas Chief to Head City's Police Force
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday named former Dallas police Chief David Brown to head the police force in the nation's third largest city, touting his humility and calling him “a leader who commands respect.” read more
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University Forensic Science Center Enters Partnership for Rapid DNA Instrument
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
Smartphone Videos Produce Highly Realistic 3-D Facial Reconstructions
Using a smartphone to shoot a continuous video of the front and sides of the face generates a dense cloud of data. read more
Crime is Down During COVID-19 Pandemic, But Experts are Cautious
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