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Forensics@NIST
Free multi-day virtual event covering various fields of forensic evidence sponsored by NIST
Unlocking the Black Box: Challenging Surveillance and Technology in Criminal Cases
Recorded presentations from May 2022 on various topics of digital forensics
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Considerations for Photographic Documentation in Sexual Assault Cases
Guidance document published in Aug. 2022.
Considerations for Photographic Documentation in Sexual Assault CasesRead More
Cognitive Bias in Forensic Science and the Courtroom
Free-to-attend webinar offered by NCIDS. Presenters: James Williams, Dr. Jeff Kukucka, and Emily Coward
Cognitive Bias in Forensic Science and the CourtroomRead More
Human Factors in Forensic Science Practice
Free to attend webinar
Geofence Warrant Primer
5-page primer from NACDL’s Fourth Amendment Center that prepares attorneys to litigate a motion to suppress a geofence warrant.
New Directions in Eyewitness Evidence Research and Practice: After the 2014 National Academy of Sciences Report
This report reviews advances in research and in our criminal legal system since the release of the 2014 NAS report. We base our findings on a systematic scoping review of empirical research in eyewitness identification, a workshop with researchers and legal professionals (November 2020), and surveys of leading respondents, as described below. This report also offers promising …
Florida International University 11th Annual Forensic Science Symposium
The virtual 11th Annual Forensic Science Symposium is a free, week-long event with presentations from around the world. The Global Forensic and Justice Center is proud to host this virtual event with sessions covering several aspects of forensic science and the criminal justice system. A certificate of attendance will be provided at the end of …
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Toolmark-Comparison Testimony: A Report to the Texas Forensic Science Commission
To assist the Texas Forensic Science Commission in a pending review of traditional toolmark-comparison testimony, the Yale Law School Forensic Science Standards Practicum submitted this report on the range of approaches that courts, legal commentators, and scientists have proposed for presenting toolmark-comparison evidence in trial settings. The report addresses four major topics: (1) the case …
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Webinar: Challenging eyewitness ID testimony and utilizing defense experts
Free-to-attend webinar offered by IDS. Presenters: Dr. Lori VanWallendael and Attorney Greg Tosi
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DNA Mixtures Webinar: Likelihood ratios and challenges to STRMix evidence
Free-to-attend webinar presented by Dr. Max Noureddine and Attorney Elizabeth Vasquez, Sponsored by IDS
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State v. McCrorey transcript excerpt
Testimony of Dr. Jonathan Privette (forensic pathologist) and Dr. Justin Brower (forensic toxicologist) re: fentanyl overdose, mixing of fentanyl and cocaine
Medicolegal Death Investigation: Terms and Definitions
Organization of Scientific Area Committee (OSAC) ASB Approved Mar. 2025. Defines relevant terms for the discipline.
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State v. Gallion
COA found no plain error in allowing firearm identification testimony. Former NCSCL analyst Wilson testified in detail about her methodology, but provided little information about application of the method to the case at hand.