Free to attend webinar offered as part of the IDS Forensic Science Education Series. Speaker: Johnnie Hennings, P.E.
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Foundations of Forensics
Reading Medical Records – Free Webinar
Offered by Godoy Medical Forensics
New Online CLE based on Autopsy of a Crime Lab: Exposing the Flaws of Forensics
This is a re-post from UNC School of Government North Carolina Criminal Law blog. The original post appears here. A new book by Brandon Garrett is a deep dive into the misuse of forensic evidence in criminal courtrooms. To borrow from its description, Autopsy of a Crime Lab: Exposing the Flaws of Forensics “is the first book …
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Course: Exploiting Forensic Evidence’s Tenuous Link to Science
October 18 – December 17, 2021Price $275REGISTRATION DEADLINE – October 15 at NOON Apply for Scholarship Here – Deadline October 4th The Weekly 90 minute Small Group meeting will be onThursdays at 3 pm Eastern / Noon Pacific. No class meeting on 11/25/21. Time expectations for this course per week are Watching course videos, doing readings and assignments …
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Retired Engineer Offers Free Expert Testimony for Flood Victims. Licensing Officials Threaten Him With Criminal Charges.
The US Department of Justice stumbles on visual perception
2021 PNAS article by Thomas D. Albright
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Judges and Forensic Science Education: A National Survey
Presenter: Brandon Garrett. Offered by CSAFE, on June 14, 2021. Recording and materials are available.
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Implementing Blind Proficiency Testing in Forensic Laboratories: Motivation, Obstacles, and Recommendations
Presenter: Robin Mejia. Offered by CSAFE, on June 14, 2021. Recording and materials are available.
The Forensic Microbiome: The Invisible Traces We Leave Behind
New Resource for Attorneys Appointed in Felony Sex Offense Cases
IDS is pleased to announce a new program to support attorneys assigned to handle serious sex offense cases. Starting June 1, 2021, attorneys representing clients charged with felony sex offenses may seek consultation on those cases with Susan Seahorn or Lisa Dubs. We recognize that these cases are challenging and complex and hope that the …
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Autopsy of a Crime Lab: Exposing the Flaws in Forensics
Register here. The Quattrone Center invites you attend a talk with author Brandon Garrett on his new book “Autopsy of a Crime Lab: Exposing the Flaws in Forensics.” This book exposes the imperfect forensic evidence that we rely on for criminal convictions. He will be joined by Dr. Itiel Dror, University College London and Maneka …
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Biological Evidence in the Courtroom: Mandatory Judicial Inquiry
Mar. 23, 2021 SOG blog post by Jacquelyn Greene about requirements for preservation and disposal of biological evidence
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The Science of Implicit Bias: Implications for Law and Policy
On March 22-23, 2021, the National Academies of Science will offer a free-to-attend virtual workshop that will explore the scientific basis of implicit bias, its prevalence and impact, and implications for policy and law. The workshop has been organized by an ad hoc planning committee co-chaired by Dr. Camara Jones (Morehouse School of Medicine) and …
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Seventh Annual Whiskey in the Courtroom: Evolving Trends in Forensic Science
Presented by the North Carolina Indigent Defense legal Services, Duke Law Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility, and the Duke Law Center for Science and Justice, the seventh annual Whiskey in the Courtroom will take place March 4th through 5th. This year the symposium will be hosted virtually through the Duke Law School. Each year, …
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