From The Editor: SWGDE weighs in on Research Council Reports
December 2009/January 2010
Since the February 18, 2009, release of the National Research Council Report, “Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward,” we’ve published coverage and opinions about the report and its recommendations in the magazine and weekly e-newsletter.
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The DNA Connection: The Database Dilemma
December 2009/January 2010
The past several months have been full of contrasts and contradictions. We have seen fascinating cases solved illustrating the incredible effectiveness of forensic DNA technology.
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Expert Trigger Pull Uncertainty
December 2009/January 2010
ISO 17025 requires laboratories to document how uncertainty was calculated. Find out ways to become more comfortable with your uncertainty calculations.
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To Catch A Child Predator
December 2009/January 2010
New techniques are emerging to help forensic analysts build cases against Internet child pornographers.
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Putting a Nail in the Coffin of the Hilti Defense
By Blake Kinder and Eugene Provost
On December 8, 2007, Damone Jackson was shot while lying in bed at his apartment. Three bullets and three cartridge cases were found on the bed. Jackson was the landlord of his apartment complex. On December 7, 2007, Jackson evicted Rodney Evans from the house, establishing him as a prime suspect.
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Microsoft's Photosynth: A Future Forensic Tool?
By Eugene Liscio, P.Eng
The digital camera is by far one of the most common tools for documenting accident and crime scenes all over the world.
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A Primer on 3D Scanning in Forensics, Part 1
By Eugene Liscio, P.Eng
As 3D scanners become more common for capturing and preserving evidence, police, forensic technicians, attorneys, and others involved in the legal industry need to be aware of the applications, benefits, and limitations of how this technology is applied in recording data and subsequently how it can be used to aid in the analysis of evidence and crime scenes.
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A Primer on 3D Scanning in Forensics, Part 2
By Eugene Liscio, P.Eng
Many products and technologies are specialized in the collection of evidence while others' sole purpose is to keep evidence organized. However, even fewer technologies can collect, organize, and provide the analysis tools all in one package.
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