By Jennifer Bucholtz
During a death investigation, it's important for officers to understand the different phases of livor mortis and how the body changes color following death. This forensic evidence can help determine an approximate time of death, whether the body was moved or not, and possibly a cause of death.
By Dena Weiss
Developing latent prints from a crime scene can be a long and tricky and process, but new technology is set to change that. Learn about the new process that can save investigators valuable time.
By Jennifer Bourgeois
Once you’ve had your "aha moment," the work has only just begun to turn that dream into reality. Jennifer Bourgeois, an AMU criminal justice professor, shares her experience and advice on how you can get started.
Interested in a career in forensics? AMU professor and forensic scientist Kelli Callahan gives advice about what to expect from a career in forensics and the importance of having a passion for the scientific process.
By Jennifer Bucholtz
In January, I wrote an article about the forensic evidence presented in Steven Avery’s trial. This article sparked interest from many people including a group of high school students enrolled in a forensic science class. The teacher asked if students could send me questions related to the forensic evidence of the case. Here are their questions and my answers.
By Dena Weiss
High crime volume means that departments do not always have enough crime scene technicians to respond to all scenes. Instead, many departments rely on specially trained officers or public safety aides to handle crime scene processing of less violent offenses. Here's why training is so important for these officers.
