Social‑media data collection is more affordable, efficient and useful to law enforcement than you might think — especially if you automate the process
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
Analysis of a spot of blood identifies suspect in the murder of a Vermont couple found stabbed to death in their home
The vehicle is equipped with a lab, conference room, kitchen and bathroom
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
7 current law enforcement applications for artificial intelligence and machine learning
While the coronavirus pandemic has forced LE to alter the way it does business, technology is already enabling forensic artists to work remotely
There are several potential grant opportunities for law enforcement agencies
The library handles threat letters and phony documents, ransom letters and memorabilia
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
The 2017 DuPont train derailment outside Tacoma provided investigators the opportunity to push the limits of an integrated scanning/UAV point cloud approach
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
Criminologists thought it was impossible to get DNA off of shell casings, but a technique pioneered in the Netherlands is having notable results
Criminals are turning to a new platform – cryptocurrency – to hide money, making it nearly impossible for local and state agencies to investigate
Cryptocurrency is the favored way for criminals to pay for illegal weapons and drugs. Do you know how to follow this new money trail?
Courtesy of Blockchain Intelligence Group
The ALS causes certain materials to fluoresce, which enhances the ability to visualize specific evidence
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
Magnet Forensics, founded by a former investigator, offers a way to process, review and share a wide range of digital evidence artifacts
Learn about the most comprehensive, integrated digital investigation platform available today
Scientists have automated a key step in forensic fingerprint analysis
The National Integrated Ballistic Network affords investigators the ability to compare their ballistic evidence against evidence from other violent crimes
This software can help investigators determine they’re using the right version of the right forensic tool
Evidence on mobile devices is not just limited to photos, videos, text messages and the call log
The Chicago Police Department spokesman also said its in-house experts determined the audio is not authentic
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