Forensic Science
The use of forensic science as a law enforcement investigation tool and courtroom evidence.
Fingerprint Breakthrough Could Solve Cold Cases
A new fingerprinting technique developed by British forensic scientists can develop prints from metal objects even if they have been washed away with soap and water.
A new fingerprinting technique developed by British forensic scientists can develop prints from metal objects even if they have been washed away with soap and water.
Internet Training Launched for Forensic Experts
A new degree designed to equip doctors and scientists with the expertise needed to investigate deaths resulting from acts of genocide, terrorism, natural disasters such as Tsunami, transport accidents and drug abuse has been developed by the University of Edinburgh.
A new degree designed to equip doctors and scientists with the expertise needed to investigate deaths resulting from acts of genocide, terrorism, natural disasters such as Tsunami, transport accidents and drug abuse has been developed by the University of Edinburgh.
FBI to Expand Computer Forensic Labs
The FBI is expanding its Regional Computer Forensic Laboratories network by setting up new labs in six new cites to help law enforcment agencies with cases that involve digital evidence.
The FBI is expanding its Regional Computer Forensic Laboratories network by setting up new labs in six new cites to help law enforcment agencies with cases that involve digital evidence.
Using Telltale Toolmarks to Fight Crime
Law enforcement has a new tool to help bring criminals to justice, thanks to research by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory.
Law enforcement has a new tool to help bring criminals to justice, thanks to research by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory.
Post-Mortem Drug Tests Not Reliable
The science of measuring drug levels in the blood after death is far from robust and based on flawed evidence, leading to likely miscarraiges of justice and conspiracy theories, say forensic scientists.
The science of measuring drug levels in the blood after death is far from robust and based on flawed evidence, leading to likely miscarraiges of justice and conspiracy theories, say forensic scientists.
New Technique Helps Police Bust Forgers
Scientists have discovered a new technique that can detect forged handwriting better than ever before. Using holograms to create three deminisional images of handwriting, they can better see tiny variations in pressure in the strokes.
Scientists have discovered a new technique that can detect forged handwriting better than ever before. Using holograms to create three deminisional images of handwriting, they can better see tiny variations in pressure in the strokes.
A Case Study of Forensic Scientist Turnover
Staffing challenges in forensic laboratories exist nationwide. This is creating backlogs in forensic laboratories, particularly in DNA analyses
Staffing challenges in forensic laboratories exist nationwide. This is creating backlogs in forensic laboratories, particularly in DNA analyses
Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology
President Bush's supports the initiative to improve the use of DNA in the criminal justice system, especially in the federal, state, and local forensic laboratories.
President Bush's supports the initiative to improve the use of DNA in the criminal justice system, especially in the federal, state, and local forensic laboratories.
An Overview of Steganography for the Computer Forensics Examiner
The purpose of steganography is covert communication, to hide the existence of a message from a third party. Here is a high-level technical introduction to steganography for those unfamiliar with the field.
The purpose of steganography is covert communication, to hide the existence of a message from a third party. Here is a high-level technical introduction to steganography for those unfamiliar with the field.
Attorney Generals Report on the DNA Evidence Backlog
The Attorney General submitted this report to Congress on April 2, 2004 that found approximately 542,700 criminal cases with biological evidence are awaiting DNA testing. These include 52,000 homicide and 169,000 rape cases.
The Attorney General submitted this report to Congress on April 2, 2004 that found approximately 542,700 criminal cases with biological evidence are awaiting DNA testing. These include 52,000 homicide and 169,000 rape cases.
Biomechanical Analysis: Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury in Infants
An analysis of the biomechanical relationship between the causes of TBI in infants and children, and their physiological consequences.
An analysis of the biomechanical relationship between the causes of TBI in infants and children, and their physiological consequences.
DNA Evidence Proves Ear ID Wrong
Mark Dallagher had his murder conviction reversed after the prosecution failed to prove that a latent ear print, originally what contributed the most to his conviction, was not his, due to new discoveries in DNA testing.
Mark Dallagher had his murder conviction reversed after the prosecution failed to prove that a latent ear print, originally what contributed the most to his conviction, was not his, due to new discoveries in DNA testing.
DNA from a Computer Keyboard
Samples taken from trace evidence (i.e., hair and skin) found in a computer keyboard was used to determine whether more than one person had used the computer.
Samples taken from trace evidence (i.e., hair and skin) found in a computer keyboard was used to determine whether more than one person had used the computer.
Dog Scent Lineup As Scientific Evidence
The International Academy of Forensic Sciences presented a study on the reliability of the use of dog scent evidence in a "lineup."
The International Academy of Forensic Sciences presented a study on the reliability of the use of dog scent evidence in a "lineup."
Effect of Hair on the Deposition of Gunshot Residue
There have been recent cases in which the absence of gunshot residue on the scalp was classified as evidence of a distant-range gunshot when other evidence supported a close-range gunshot.
There have been recent cases in which the absence of gunshot residue on the scalp was classified as evidence of a distant-range gunshot when other evidence supported a close-range gunshot.
Eliminating Sources of Pipetting Error in the Forensic Laboratory
A study of the potential sources of pipetting error in the forensic laboratory and offer suggestions for mitigating these sources of error by straightforward quality control and operator-training guidelines.
A study of the potential sources of pipetting error in the forensic laboratory and offer suggestions for mitigating these sources of error by straightforward quality control and operator-training guidelines.
Eu Develops Cyber Crime Forensics Standards
The methodology outlined, ensures all electronic evidence is legally and properly gathered and preserved, acting as uncontaminated and compelling proof that a crime or fraud has been committed to company management, industrial tribunals, or civil or criminal courts.
The methodology outlined, ensures all electronic evidence is legally and properly gathered and preserved, acting as uncontaminated and compelling proof that a crime or fraud has been committed to company management, industrial tribunals, or civil or criminal courts.
Explosion from Nonexplosive Material: Reconstruction of Events
A case study of an explosion causing appreciable damage to a building in Durgapur, West Bengal, India, is presented. Systematic assessment of the damage and the physical evidence confirm it was a fuel-air aerosol explosion arising from liquid petroleum gas leakage and not an improvised explosive device.
A case study of an explosion causing appreciable damage to a building in Durgapur, West Bengal, India, is presented. Systematic assessment of the damage and the physical evidence confirm it was a fuel-air aerosol explosion arising from liquid petroleum gas leakage and not an improvised explosive device.
Forensic Examination of Digital Evidence: A Guide for Law Enforcement
Common situations encountered during the processing and handling of digital evidence can be used to help agencies develop their own policies and procedures.
Common situations encountered during the processing and handling of digital evidence can be used to help agencies develop their own policies and procedures.
Forensic Information Management System
The advantages of the software are the ability to integrate information on different platforms, share information between agencies, track the status of cases, and upload data directly into a database.
The advantages of the software are the ability to integrate information on different platforms, share information between agencies, track the status of cases, and upload data directly into a database.
General Guidelines for Photographing Footwear Impressions
Guideline for the proper method of photographing footwear evidence by qualified personnel.
Guideline for the proper method of photographing footwear evidence by qualified personnel.
General Guidelines for Photographing Tire Impressions
Guideline for the proper method of photographing tire impression evidence by qualified personnel.
Guideline for the proper method of photographing tire impression evidence by qualified personnel.
Guidelines for the Use of Forensic Video Processing
Find definitions, recommendations, and guidelines for the use of video capture and processing to ensure the successful introduction of video imagery as evidence in a court of law.
Find definitions, recommendations, and guidelines for the use of video capture and processing to ensure the successful introduction of video imagery as evidence in a court of law.
Microscopy of Hair: A Practical Guide and Manual for Animal Hair
Information and guidelines on animal hair evidence in the forensic setting and to provide a foundation for its proper identification and comparison.
Information and guidelines on animal hair evidence in the forensic setting and to provide a foundation for its proper identification and comparison.
Public Forensic Laboratory Budget Issues
Review budget issues facing state-level public forensic laboratories.
Review budget issues facing state-level public forensic laboratories.
Quality Assurance Guidelines: Forensic Analysis of Chemical Terrorism
Guidelines to provide laboratories engaged in forensic analysis of chemical evidence associated with terrorism, a framework to implement a quality assurance program.
Guidelines to provide laboratories engaged in forensic analysis of chemical evidence associated with terrorism, a framework to implement a quality assurance program.
Specialized Use of Human Scent in Criminal Investigations
Recent discoveries and improved techniques have catapulted this tool into the forefront of a number of major criminal investigations.
Recent discoveries and improved techniques have catapulted this tool into the forefront of a number of major criminal investigations.
Survey of Tissue-Depth Landmarks for Facial Approximation
The tissue-depth landmarks currently available to forensic artists highlight the need for standardizing the set of landmarks and the landmark definitions used in three-dimensional forensic facial reconstruction.
The tissue-depth landmarks currently available to forensic artists highlight the need for standardizing the set of landmarks and the landmark definitions used in three-dimensional forensic facial reconstruction.
Test Results for Software Write Block Tools: RCMP HDL V0.8
Testing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Hard-Disk Write Lock V0.8 against Software Write Block Tool Specification & Test Plan, Version 3.0.
Testing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Hard-Disk Write Lock V0.8 against Software Write Block Tool Specification & Test Plan, Version 3.0.
Using DNA to Solve Cold Cases
A practical resource for law enforcement personnel who review old, cold, or unsolved cases that may be solved through the use of DNA technology and databases.
A practical resource for law enforcement personnel who review old, cold, or unsolved cases that may be solved through the use of DNA technology and databases.