Behind the Crime Scene
How to Organize Appendices: Exhibits, Charts, and References for Forensic Reports
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 21 2026
Learn how to professionally organize forensic report appendices. Master the placement of exhibits, charts, and references to ensure your data is courtroom-ready.
Understanding Brady and Giglio: Disclosure Obligations for Exculpatory Evidence
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 21 2026
A comprehensive guide to Brady and Giglio disclosure obligations, explaining the legal requirements for prosecutors to share exculpatory and impeachment evidence.
ATP Testing for Biohazard Cleanup: How to Verify Surface Cleanliness
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 21 2026
Learn how ATP testing uses luminometers to verify biohazard surface cleanliness at a molecular level, ensuring sites are safe beyond what visual inspection can see.
International Forensic Careers: How to Get Certified and Work Globally
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 20 2026
Explore how to build a global career in forensics. Learn about the necessary credentials, top specializations, and how to move between international organizations.
Crime Scene Notes: Best Practices for Real-Time Documentation
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 20 2026
Learn the best practices for real-time crime scene documentation. Master the art of factual note-taking, spatial measurements, and integrating tech to ensure court-ready evidence.
Incendiary Devices: How Investigators Identify Intentional Fire Setups
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 20 2026
Learn how forensic investigators identify incendiary devices and intentional fire setups using accelerant detection, burn patterns, and GC-MS analysis.
Medical Examiner vs. Coroner: Which One Investigates the Death?
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 19 2026
Confused about the difference between a medical examiner and a coroner? We break down the training, roles, and legal powers of both death investigators.
Chain of Custody Signatures: Who Must Sign and Why It Matters
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 19 2026
Learn who must sign chain of custody forms, from collectors to lab staff, to ensure evidence remains admissible in court and void of tampering.
Forensic Report Templates: How to Build Consistent, Court-Ready Documents
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 19 2026
Learn how to use forensic report templates to ensure legal admissibility, maintain objectivity, and build consistent, professional documents for any investigation.
How to Develop a Theory of the Crime: An Investigative Framework
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 18 2026
Learn how to build a professional theory of the crime using structured investigative frameworks, analytical reasoning, and psychological profiling to solve cases.
Homicide Scene Processing: A Complete Guide to Evidence Collection
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 18 2026
A comprehensive guide to homicide scene processing and evidence collection, covering perimeters, documentation, and the critical chain of custody.
Quality Control Guide: Testing and Verification Procedures for Lab Accreditation
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 18 2026
Learn how to implement professional quality control, testing, and verification procedures to ensure your lab meets ISO 9000 and accreditation standards.
