Upcoming Fingerprint Training

On October 1, 2013 there will LIVE online fingerprint training provided by RTI International (Research Triangle Institute). Conveniently, there are two different classes being offered at two different times, so for those you who want to observe both – you can! “Latent Fingerprints: Developing Methods and New Technology” will be broadcast at 9 AM, and Fingerprint Identification: Reliability and Accuracy” will be broadcast at 1 PM. Registration is open now.

You can follow this link and scroll down to the title of the training you want to register for!

[Abstract written by Alex Mitzel, ForensIQ Update Reporter]

Forensic Science Exhibit to Teach “Real-World Forensics”

Recently, a traveling forensic science exhibit debuted at the Sciencenter in New York. The “Crime Lab Detective Unit” exhibit was developed at The Museum of Discovery in Arkansas and was then transported to New York for the unveiling on September 13^th.   A spokesperson for the Sciencenter explains that the exhibit is designed to demonstrate what “real-world forensics” is like to the public in order to diminish that CSI effect.  Participants are given the option of a short or long version of the burglary investigation that they are being enlisted to help solve. Then, they are taken through a series of workshops that include interviews, fingerprinting, lab testing, and much more.  Ultimately, the “investigators” will offer their determination of the guilty party before finding out if they successfully solved the case.

For more information on this exhibit, please check out the article here

Citation:

Barrett, E. (September 18, 2013). Sciencenter sets up a forensic science exhibit. In Ithaca Times. Retrieved September 25, 2013, from http://www.ithaca.com/family_and_health/sciencenter-sets-up-a-forensic-science-exhibit/article_8aa35ff4-209b-11e3-a84d-001a4bcf887a.html.

[Abstract written by Alex Mitzel, ForensIQ Update Reporter]

Cellebrite to Offer Medical Examiner Training

Cellebrite will begin holding training classes in the hopes for people to become certified as Medical Examiners. “The new program delivers a higher quality, standardized mobile forensics training curriculum, culminating in a formal Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME) credential.”   You get to take your pick on how you want to learn since there are three different ways to take the class, classroom-based training, LIVE online training, and self-paced online training.

Click here to see the full article!

[Abstract written by Karl "Kip" Zenowich, ForensIQ Intern]

The ForensicWeek.com Show – Airing Episode 34 – “The Security Clearance Investigation”

The ForensicWeek.com Webcast Show is airing Episode 34 this Thursday, September 26th, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST). The show‘s topic is “The Security Clearance Investigation.” Just what does your life have to look like to be judged a person of trust and responsibility for a sensitive position? What should you expect when an agency, department or organization conducts a background investigation on you for a job or security clearance? Join Host, Tom Mauriello, and special guests, Washington, DC. Attorney, Mark Zaid, and the one and only D*I*C*Eman, Ray Semko, as they present a show that will give viewers a chance to better understand this explosive topic in wake of the shooting incident at the Washington Navy Yard. JUST GO TO www.forensicweek.com to view the show LIVE, or watch this episode or any of the previous shows at your convenience. Thank you for watching!

A Little Help on Dealing with Unusual Surfaces

Lifting prints or receiving evidence from a surface other than what we would expect to be normal is quite hard. Dick Warrington, in his article “tools of the Trade: Dealing with Unusual Surfaces,” goes into how to lift prints and other evidence from surfaces that do not fit the everyday category. The surfaces he covers are multi-textured/multi-contoured, adhesive surfaces, dust surfaces, and wet surfaces. When speaking about multi-textured surfaces, Warrington gives three examples of products and techniques that can be used to help find evidence. The three of those products are AccuTrans, polyethylene tape, and DIFF-Lift tape. Each of these help the user to lift fingerprints and other pieces of evidence from surfaces that are definitely harder to get evidence from.

Full Article Here!

Source: forensicmag.com

Citation:

Warrington, D. (2013, August 28). Tools of the Trade: Dealing with Unusual Surfaces. Forensic 

     Magazine. 

[Abstract written by Karl "Kip" Zenowich, ForensIQ Intern]

Civil Justice for Victims of Crime in Maryland, Free Training Seminar

The National Center for Victims of Crime, along with their cosponsors, will be offering two free training seminars on October 9th and 11th on giving victims access to necessary resources:  filing civil lawsuits; future crime prevention;  and financial aid in order to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of a crime. The program aims to inform on resources and strategies for victims considering civil lawsuits. A panel of attorneys will be present to answer specific questions on Maryland law. The seminars run from 9:00am to 4:30pm, and breakfast and lunch will be provided.

To learn more and to register check out the links below:

To attend the seminar in Washington, D.C. (10/9): https://www.signup4.net/Public/ap.aspx?EID=WASH73E

To attend the seminar in Marriottsville, MD (10/11): https://www.signup4.net/Public/ap.aspx?EID=MARY37E

Source: The National Center for Victims of Crime, http://www.victimsofcrime.org/

[Abstract prepared by Emily McGowan, ForensIQ Intern]

Season 2 – The ForensicWeek.com Show – Airing Episode 33

The ForensicWeek.com Webcast Show is airing Episode 33 this Thursday, September 19^th, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST).  The show, “Bringing the Middle East and Terrorism into Focus,”  will do just that with guest, Joseph Butta, Jr., an independent analyst and author who specializes in issues related to the Middle East — including the 3 great monotheistic religions which originated in this region of the world.    Ray “The D*I*C*EMAN” Semko, a frequent guest of the show will also be on the panel to focus on how to counter the threat of terrorism.  So join Host, Tom Mauriello and his team of student interns as they present a show that will give you the viewers a chance to better understand this explosive topic.  GO TO www.forensicweek.com to watch the show LIVE, or at your convenience to watch this episode or any of the previous shows.  Thank you for watching!

Bone Tissue for Toxicology

There are many different methods used to determine what types of drugs are in a dead body. One new technique that is in the works is examining bone tissue to find what is present.  Since the adult body has 206 bones in it, it is likely that “bones could potentially represent a significant ‘sink’ for drugs and their metabolites.”  This article identifies  two questions, “Is there variation in drug concentration within the same skeleton?” and “Does burial affect drug detection in skeletal tissues?”  These questions are followed by research in an attempt to find answers each question.  All in all, it is found that this technique is still in its infancy, and needs more time and experimenting in order to perfect it.

Source: forensicmag.com

Citation:
Gautam, L. (2013, July 3). Drugs from Unusual Matrices: Using Bone Tissue as a Forensic Toxicology
Specimen. Forensic Magazine.

Click here to Link to full article

[Abstract written by Karl “Kip” Zenowich, ForensIQ Intern]

The ForensicWeek.com Webcast Show airing Episode #31 – “Forensic Accounting – Following the Money.”

The ForensicWeek.com Webcast Show is airing Episode #31 – “Forensic Accounting – Following the Money,” Thursday evening, July 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM (EST).  Join Host, Tom Mauriello and his special guests, forensic accountants, Bryan Copas and Darrell Dorell.  Learn how forensic accountants investigate non-violent white-collar crimes such as fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering.  Watch the show LIVE or view it at your convenience.  Just GO TO www.forensicweek.com

The ForensicWeek.com Show – “Death Investigation Comes Alive” – Tonight, Thursday, July 11, 2013

The ForensicWeek.com Webcast Show is airing Episode #30 – “Death Investigation Comes Alive,” Thursday evening, July 11, 2013 at 7:00 PM (EST).  Join us as we examine the death investigation responsibilities of the homicide, crime scene, and forensic investigators and medical examiner. So join host, Tom Mauriello and his special guests, retired NYPD investigators Joe Giacalone and John Paolucci, and Dr. Priya Banerjee, Asst. Medical Examiner for the State of Rhode Island.   Watch the show LIVE or view it at your convenience.  Just GO TO www.forensicweek.com   

The ForensicWeek.com Webcast Show airing Episode #29 – “Cold Cases Revisited”

The ForensicWeek.com Webcast Show is airing Episode #29 – “Cold Cases Revisited,” Thursday evening, June 27, 2013 at 7:00 PM (EST). Join us as we examine what determines that an old unsolved case should be revisited and declared a “Cold Case” for additional investigation. What types of cases are considered for reinvestigation? What are the odds that a “cold case” will be solved when revisited; and who investigates these unsolved cases. So join host, Tom Mauriello and his special guest, Joe Giacalone, retired NYPD Detective Sargent and former Commanding Officer of the Bronx Cold Case Homicide Squad. Watch the show LIVE or view it at your convenience. Just GO TO www.forensicweek.com

Free webinars by Bode Technology

Bode Technology provides online webinars which include overviews and demonstrations designed to help all individuals in the justice system better understand the technology of identification using DNA testing. All offered webinars are FREE and each is followed by a Q & A session. The webinars cover a variety of topics ranging from cold case investigations to expert witness testimony to advanced DNA techniques for attorneys.

For more information and how to register click here.

Source: forensicmag.com and Bode Technology

Forensic Magazine’s June/July 2013 Issue

Forensic Magazine’s newest issue just arrived, bringing an array of information in their featured articles. With articles reporting on topics from “Collecting Terrorist Attack Evidence” to “The Value of Bloodstain Pattern Recognition at Crime Scenes,” Forensic Magazine has it covered. You can even subscribe to the digital edition of the magazine and have it delivered straight to your email inbox.

Check out the latest issue here.

To subscribe to the magazine click here.

Source: Forensicmag.com

The ForensicWeek.com Show – Airing Episode #28 – Finding the Washington Area Snipers

The ForensicWeek.com Webcast Show is airing Episode #28 – “Finding the Washington Area Snipers,” tomorrow, June 20, 2013 at 7:00 PM (EST).  Join us as we examine the trail of evidence that lead to the successful identification, apprehension, and conviction of the two snipers that terrorized the Washington, Maryland and Virginia surrounding areas.  The shootings lasted for 22 days from the day of the first shooting death on October 2, 2002, until the apprehension of the two snipers on October 24, 2002.  When it was over, 10 persons were killed and 3 wounded, as a result of the actions of convicted perpetrators, John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo.  We have as our guest Maryland State Police Lt. (Retired) David Reichenbaugh, Operations Commander, Criminal Intelligence Division, who played a pivotal role in the multi-jurisdictional investigation. So join host, Tom Mauriello, and the rest of the ForensicWeek.com team and learn the facts about this case and how it unfolded.  Watch the show LIVE or view it at your convenience.  Just GO TO www.forensicweek.com