Behind the Crime Scene

Mastering Chain of Custody Documentation in Forensic Reports

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 29 2026

Learn how to create bulletproof chain of custody documentation for forensic reports to ensure evidence integrity and legal admissibility in court.

Virtual Machine Forensics: How to Acquire and Analyze VM Evidence

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 29 2026

Master the process of virtual machine forensics. Learn how to acquire and analyze VM evidence, handle memory dumps, and utilize snapshots for digital investigations.

Fingerprint Aging: Do Your Prints Change as You Get Older?

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 29 2026

Do fingerprints change as you age? Discover why ridge patterns stay stable while skin texture evolves, and how this affects biometric scanners and forensic science.

Court-Ready Visuals: Using Graphs and Timelines to Persuade Juries

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 28 2026

Learn how to create persuasive, court-ready graphs and timelines for forensic reporting. Master visual hierarchy, evidence integration, and design principles to win over juries.

Bloodborne Pathogen Protocols: A Guide to Laboratory Biological Safety

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 28 2026

Expert guide on bloodborne pathogen protocols in labs. Learn about OSHA standards, BSL-2 containment, and Universal Precautions to ensure biological safety.

Cold Case Profiling: Using Psychology to Solve Old Crimes

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Apr 28 2026

Discover how cold case profiling uses behavioral analysis, victimology, and forensic psychology to solve decades-old crimes and identify unknown offenders.

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.