Forensics News & Articles

• Busting myths about collecting social-media data for criminal investigations (white paper)

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  Social‑media data collection is more affordable, efficient and useful to law enforcement than you might think — especially if you automate the process

• The evolution of DNA analysis in the wake of a killing spree

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  Identifying suspects with DNA while they are still in custody: How the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office developed the nation’s first rapid DNA booking station

• DNA match leads to arrest in 1989 double murder cold case

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  Analysis of a spot of blood identifies suspect in the murder of a Vermont couple found stabbed to death in their home

• Albuquerque PD gets new delivery of LDV mobile crime labs

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  The vehicle is equipped with a lab, conference room, kitchen and bathroom

• Coffee with a Criminalist: New podcast highlights the work of forensic scientists

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  Two criminalists from the Washoe County (Nevada) Sheriff's Office Forensic Science Division combine their passion for forensic science with their love for public education

• How AI technology is helping solving crime

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  7 current law enforcement applications for artificial intelligence and machine learning

• Police composite sketches & COVID-19

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  While the coronavirus pandemic has forced LE to alter the way it does business, technology is already enabling forensic artists to work remotely

• A preview of FY 2020 Department of Justice grants for police, corrections

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  There are several potential grant opportunities for law enforcement agencies

• Cabinet of curiosities: 15K ink samples at Secret Service

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  The library handles threat letters and phony documents, ransom letters and memorabilia

• How tech-savvy student investigators can help LE manage digital evidence

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  A new program that swears in student interns as LE investigators aims to deliver the skills and resources needed to effectively deal with technology in criminal investigations

• Integrating laser scanning and UAV data gives investigators a new 3D view

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  The 2017 DuPont train derailment outside Tacoma provided investigators the opportunity to push the limits of an integrated scanning/UAV point cloud approach

• $40 million for federal sexual assault kits initiative

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  The Sexual Assault Kits Initiative aims to reduce the nation’s backlog of SAKs and assist jurisdictions in pursuing current and cold case sexual assaults

• A new method of DNA testing could solve more shootings

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  Criminologists thought it was impossible to get DNA off of shell casings, but a technique pioneered in the Netherlands is having notable results

• Cryptocurrency 101: What cops need to know about crime, cryptocurrencies and the dark web

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  Criminals are turning to a new platform – cryptocurrency – to hide money, making it nearly impossible for local and state agencies to investigate

• What cops need to know about cryptocurrency

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  Cryptocurrency is the favored way for criminals to pay for illegal weapons and drugs. Do you know how to follow this new money trail?

• FREE Course for Sworn Law Enforcement Officers - Cryptocurrency Investigation 101: Introduction

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  Courtesy of Blockchain Intelligence Group

• ALS technology sheds a different light on crime scenes

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  The ALS causes certain materials to fluoresce, which enhances the ability to visualize specific evidence

• Achieve rapid investigation results with a field digital forensics solution

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  A mobile digital forensics lab allows detectives to gather electronic data from devices at a crime scene without taking them to a lab for testing

• Analyze and share digital evidence faster with a tool developed by and for police

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  Magnet Forensics, founded by a former investigator, offers a way to process, review and share a wide range of digital evidence artifacts

• Spotlight: Magnet Forensics offers digital forensic tools that help investigators save time and provide more accurate case resolutions

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  Learn about the most comprehensive, integrated digital investigation platform available today

• New algorithm may make fingerprint analysis more reliable and efficient

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  Scientists have automated a key step in forensic fingerprint analysis

• How the ATF aims to prevent violent crime with new mobile ballistics lab

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  The National Integrated Ballistic Network affords investigators the ability to compare their ballistic evidence against evidence from other violent crimes

• NIST's free software helps agencies test computer forensics tools

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  This software can help investigators determine they’re using the right version of the right forensic tool

• How to maintain the chain of custody for mobile forensic evidence

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  Evidence on mobile devices is not just limited to photos, videos, text messages and the call log

• Video forensics expert: Audio in viral Chicago OIS video is doctored

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  The Chicago Police Department spokesman also said its in-house experts determined the audio is not authentic

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