Behind the Crime Scene

Time and Date Documentation in Chain of Custody: A Complete Guide

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 27 2026

Learn how precise time and date documentation ensures evidence admissibility in court. Discover the protocols for tracking the chain of custody for physical and digital evidence.

Projected Bloodstains: Identifying Expirated and Pressurized Patterns

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 27 2026

Learn how to identify expirated and pressurized bloodstain patterns. Discover the role of bubble rings, beaded stains, and surface types in forensic analysis.

Soil Mineralogy: Using XRD and SEM for Forensic Trace Evidence

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 27 2026

Discover how XRD and SEM techniques are used in forensic soil mineralogy to identify crystalline phases and particle textures for trace evidence casework.

Solving Toxicology Backlogs: Prioritization and Turnaround Strategies

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 26 2026

Learn how forensic labs can eliminate toxicology backlogs using parallel workflows, tiered prioritization, high-throughput tech, and strategic LIMS upgrades.

Paper vs. Plastic Evidence Bags: How to Choose the Right Packaging

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 26 2026

Learn how to choose between paper and plastic evidence bags to prevent DNA degradation and ensure a secure chain of custody in forensic investigations.

Jury Selection in Murder Trials: How Forensic Evidence Shapes Verdicts

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 26 2026

Explore the critical intersection of jury selection and forensic science in murder trials, from the CSI Effect to the hierarchy of evidence trust.

Flash Patterns: How to Recognize and Predict Rapid Fire Spread

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 25 2026

Learn how to recognize flash patterns and rapid fire spread. Understand the science of flashover, thermal radiation, and new AI tools used to predict fire events.

Missing Person Investigation: First Responder Initial Response Procedures

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 25 2026

Learn the critical initial response procedures for missing person investigations, including NCMEC protocols, risk assessment, and NCIC reporting for law enforcement.

Evidence Handling Audits: Ensuring Compliance and Effective Corrective Actions

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 25 2026

Learn how to manage evidence handling audits, from conducting root cause analysis to implementing and validating corrective actions for regulatory compliance.

Fire Debris Packaging: How to Prevent Evidence Contamination

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 24 2026

Learn the essential protocols for fire debris packaging to prevent contamination and preserve volatile ignitable liquid residues for forensic arson investigations.

Toxicology Quality Control: A Guide to Proficiency Testing and Calibration

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 24 2026

Learn how forensic labs ensure accurate results through proficiency testing and calibration, following ISO/IEC 17025 and AAFS standards to maintain legal integrity.