In states with the most permissive firearm laws, researchers found evidence of 6,029 more pediatric deaths due to firearms than would have been expected based on the existing demographic trends—and more than 1,400 excess deaths in states with permissive firearm laws.
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A groundbreaking study finds that increased police spending correlates with more suicides and police-related deaths among Black Americans, while greater investment in housing may help reduce those risks.
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Effective communication and listening will increase trust within the law enforcement organization and between team members.
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A marriage announcement from 1960 recorded a couple marrying in Indiana, and the team’s research connected the Doe’s DNA to the families of both the husband and wife.
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An international research collaboration has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) systems, particularly those enhanced with specialized forensic knowledge, can substantially improve the evaluation of forensic evidence in legal contexts.
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In South Africa, cause-of-death data is often inaccurate or incomplete, a challenge compounded by the underreporting of deaths.
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Governor Jared Polis signed a bill into law to address the backlog in DNA tests collected in sexual assault investigations by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
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This marks a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to modernize and expand its forensic science capabilities, better serving Arkansans.
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Almost three decades after her discovery, the remains of a young woman found in Fulton County have been identified as Kiyona Arnold.
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A new study presents the most comprehensive review to date of the methods used by forensic investigators for the reconstruction of knife crimes.
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