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CFSRE: Commercial Kratom Products Contain Unnaturally High Levels of Metabolite
April 02, 2025
In recent years, legal smoke shops have seen a surge in the sale of Kratom products. Marketed as “7-Hydroxymitragynine” products, these include chewable tablets, concentrates, extracts, edible materials and even beverages. Read More

Genealogy Helps Identify Burned Body Found in 1987
April 02, 2025
The unidentified female was found near Collingwood Blvd., and Interstate 75 wrapped in a cloth and burned. Previous attempts to identify her were unsuccessful. Read More
Doe Last Seen in 1984 Now Identified
April 02, 2025
More than 29 years after her remains were found, a woman known only as “Falls Road Jane Doe” has been identified. Read More
Students Participate in Nation’s First Mass Fatality Cold Weather Training
April 02, 2025
University of Wisconsin-Platteville forensic investigation students participated in the first-ever cold weather Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) Full-Scale Exercise. Read More
Partnership Leads to Nevada’s First Forensic Studies Certificate Program
April 02, 2025
In partnership with Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Science Division, this program provides students with the opportunity to dive into the world of forensics. Read More
Shootings Decline after Program that Aims to Reduce Retaliatory Gun Violence
April 02, 2025
In a new report, researchers document trends in shooting victimizations in Lansing, MI, before and after implementation of a program geared toward reducing cyclical and retaliatory gun violence and promoting community healing. Read More
University’s Drug Testing Initiative Focuses on Training, Field Identification
March 31, 2025
Law enforcement officers across the country are facing an escalating challenge: new, more potent synthetic opioids that make overdose reversal harder and field drug identification riskier. A new initiative is stepping in to help. Read More

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Genealogy Helps Identify Burned Body Found in 1987

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Students Participate in Nation’s First Mass Fatality Cold Weather Training

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Shootings Decline after Program that Aims to Reduce Retaliatory Gun Violence

University’s Drug Testing Initiative Focuses on Training, Field Identification

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