The newly created National Commission on Forensic Science, a joint effort between the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Department of Justice was established to “strengthen and enhance” forensic science as a practice. The National Commission on Forensic …
What will the forensic laboratory look like and how will it function 15 to 20 years from now? A recent survey conducted by SmithGroupJJR, entitled Forensic Laboratory 2030, highlighted how changes in technology will affect the way forensic laboratories will …
A 2009 report to Congress by the National Academy of Sciences reported that the forensic evidence has been weakened by a lack of standards in the discipline. In other words, throughout many forensic science disciplines, forensic science personnel cannot establish …
The U.S. Supreme Court, in Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts, found that forensic laboratories may be cross-examined by defendants in criminal cases. This means that these professionals must be educated in the criminal and civil courts and be prepared to provide their …
According to Forensic Magazine, a comprehensive crime scene kit is an essential part of the crime scene investigator’s job. Although the type of equipment in a crime scene kit ultimately depends on the investigator’s experience and expertise, there are a …