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The Electronic Frontier Foundation Launches the Atlas of Surveillance

July 20, 2020 //  by Alec Rees

On Monday, July 13th, the Electronic Frontier Foundation put out a press release (available here) announcing the launch of their Atlas of Surveillance. The Atlas, created in partnership with the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno, is a searchable database of the specific surveillance technology law enforcement agencies across the country …

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Category: Resources, WebsitesForensic Discipline: Digital Evidence

Are There Really Flaws in Cell Phone Location Evidence?

October 23, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

Originally posted on the Envista Forensics Blog on Oct. 7, 2019 by Larry Daniel, Spencer McInvaille, Eric Grabski The amount of cell phone record location information being admitted as evidence in trial is occurring at an unprecedented rate. Juries across the U.S., and globally are being presented with call detail record analysis as evidence of …

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Category: Practice Tips, Reports & Publications, Resources, WebsitesForensic Discipline: Digital Evidence

Ways to stay informed about forensic evidence

August 8, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

Some attorneys have asked how they can keep up with the latest developments in forensic evidence. Along with subscribing to newsletters from this site, below is a list of websites and electronic newsletters that can help keep attorneys informed about forensic evidence issues: News Forensic Magazine – can subscribe to receive a daily email of …

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Category: Announcements, WebsitesForensic Discipline: Foundations of Forensics

Online tracking system for Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits now available

June 28, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

In 2018, the NC General Assembly passed legislation (S.L. 2018-70) requiring the creation of the a statewide tracking system to track the testing of Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits (SAECKs) from collection to completion of forensic testing. The tracking system is now available for all stakeholders in the criminal justice system.

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Category: Announcements, Crime Labs, Legislation, WebsitesForensic Discipline: Blood and Bodily Fluids, Crime Labs, DNA, Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams

Staying informed on forensic issues

May 17, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

The new Forensic Resources website now offers email newsletters that will allow you to stay up-to-date on upcoming forensic trainings, blog posts, news articles, and specific forensic disciplines of interest to you. To subscribe, simply enter your name and areas of interest here. You’ll get notified when we post new content on the website and …

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Category: Announcements, Resources, WebsitesForensic Discipline: Foundations of Forensics

OSAC releases forensic science terminology tool

March 19, 2018 //  by Sarah Olson

In March 2018, the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC) created a Lexicon of Forensic Science Terminology to help facilitate communication across many disciplines. Attorneys can access the OSAC Lexicon to find definitions of forensic science terms that are agreed upon across various disciplines. The terms and definitions come from the published literature, including …

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Category: WebsitesForensic Discipline: Foundations of Forensics

History of DNA Analysis Timeline – Available Online

December 12, 2012 //  by terrisims

A DNA analysis timeline is now available on the IDS Forensic Resources website.  The timeline traces the development of forensic DNA analysis and its use by the NC State Crime Lab.  It seeks to identify what technologies were available during a particular time period.  It is a helpful tool for attorneys working on older cases …

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Category: WebsitesForensic Discipline: DNA

Sexual Assault and Medical Forensic Examination Resources

February 29, 2012 //  by Sarah Olson

For attorneys with questions about the appropriate procedures for conducting a sexual assault examination or a medical forensic examination, there is a new resource available here. The page includes links to national protocols and standards of practice that have been developed by the Department of Justice and other professional organizations. Attorneys can access training on …

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Category: WebsitesForensic Discipline: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams

Crime Scene Investigation – New Website

January 12, 2012 //  by Sarah Olson

As a follow-up to my post from earlier this week on crime scene investigation, I have created a website with articles and publications that describe best practices for physical evidence recognition, evidence preservation and collection, and crime scene documentation. I have posted standards and guidelines for crime scene investigation and other crime scene resources on …

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Category: WebsitesForensic Discipline: Crime Scene Investigation

Crime scene forensics: How does it work?

January 10, 2012 //  by Sarah Olson

BBC News has posted a series of videos explaining how forensic tests are performed in crime labs on their Crime scene forensics: How does it work website. These short videos demonstrate various techniques including fingerprint comparisons, use of ninhydrin and superglue fuming (cyanoacrylate) to locate latent print evidence, firearm and projectile comparisons, and examination of …

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Category: WebsitesForensic Discipline: Crime Scene Investigation, Fingerprints

Law and Neuroscience Resource

November 22, 2011 //  by Sarah Olson

The MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Law and Neuroscience is a centralized location where you can find publications, cases, news articles, training information and other resources on the intersection of law and neuroscience. The Network has a listserve that you can sign up for here. There is also a Law and Neuroscience Blog which provides …

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Category: WebsitesForensic Discipline: Mental Health

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