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Forensic Science Institute Donates Medical Supplies to Local Hospital
As much-needed medical supplies dwindle in hospitals due to the current COVID-19 virus pandemic, the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute responded to an urgent call for supplies. read more
2020 Report Reveals Top Digital Trends Redefining Law Enforcement
“Detectives have told me they will step over a dead body to get to the computer, the mobile phone, the Fitbit, the Alexa,” Louis Quijas, former Assistant Director of the FBI, told Forensic. read more
Europe Eyes Smartphone Location Data to Stem Virus Spread
The Czech Republic has become the first European country to announce plans to deploy a powerful but potentially intrusive location-tracking tool for fighting the coronavirus pandemic. read more
Detroit Police Captain Dies from COVID-19 Complications
A Detroit police captain has become the second member of the department to die of complications from the coronavirus. read more
FBI Artifact of the Month: Microdot Object
The FBI’s March Artifact of the Month was more than just a toy—it was a tool of espionage tradecraft. read more
Georgia Supreme Court Affirms Right to a New Trial Based on TrueAllele Evidence
The Supreme Court of Georgia has now affirmed Johnny Lee Gates' right to new trial based on TrueAllele analysis, even after the state opposed. read more
Crime Scene Investigations During COVID-19
HIV, HBV, bloodborne pathogens, transdermal drugs, chemical nerve agents, and yes, even global viral pandemics are real and present risks to modern investigators, and proper PPE use deserves our full consideration. read more
3D Visualizations Improve Jurors’ Understanding of Technical Language
Researchers found that 94 percent of jurors understood the technical language of an expert when presented with a 3D-printed model of skull trauma. read more
Genetic Genealogy Match Naps Suspect in 1985 Slaying of Single Mom
A Florida police department says it solved a 35-year-old homicide by using DNA to find a relative of the alleged killer and then created a family tree to track him down. read more
Forensic Linguists Explore How Emojis Can be Used as Evidence in Court
There’s a growing body of case law from around the world–including the United Kingdom, New Zealand and France–where courts have been called on to interpret emojis as evidence. read more
New DNA Evidence Overturns Double Murder Conviction in New Orleans
Judge Waldron’s decision comes after testing identified male DNA underneath the mother’s fingernails and on her wallet, both of which excluded Henry as the source. read more
AAFS Appoints Former Detective, Professor to Accreditation Board
Peter Valentin has been named to an American Academy of Forensic Sciences board that puts him at the forefront of overseeing the organizations that accredit forensic scientists from across the country. read more
Cellebrite to Offer Free Online Training Classes Amid Quarantine
Cellebrite is increasing its live online and on-demand training options for law enforcement and enterprise digital forensics professionals. read more
Cybercrime Damage Costs May Double Due to COVID-19
Cybersecurity experts are urging remote workers to beef up their awareness and knowledge of phishing scams, the fastest growing type of cybercrime, many of which are now playing on fears of the Coronavirus. read more
Police: Man Shot by Officer had Rifle, Ignored Commands
A Maryland man who was shot and killed by police was armed with a rifle and ignored commands to show his hands and get on the ground when officers entered his home, police said this week read more