Behind the Crime Scene
Microcrystalline Testing: The Fast, Cheap Way to ID Drugs Under a Microscope
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 15 2026
Discover how microcrystalline testing identifies drugs through unique crystal formations under a microscope. Learn the procedure, advantages, limitations, and its role in modern forensic workflows.
Photographic Log Maintenance: Required Documentation for Forensic Evidence
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 15 2026
Master photographic log maintenance with essential documentation tips for forensic evidence. Learn required fields, digital vs paper benefits, and how to avoid common pitfalls that lead to evidence exclusion.
Photo Enhancement in Forensics: Legal Limits and Admissibility Rules
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 15 2026
Explore the legal limits of forensic photo enhancement. Learn how to distinguish between admissible enhancement and illegal alteration, following ASTM E2825 standards and Daubert requirements for court evidence.
Witness Interviews in Fire Investigations: How to Get Accurate Statements from People at the Scene
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 14 2026
Learn how to conduct effective witness interviews during fire and arson investigations. Discover best practices for gathering accurate statements, avoiding common pitfalls, and documenting crucial scene details.
Shooting Scene Documentation: Cartridge and Bullet Mapping Guide
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 14 2026
A comprehensive guide to shooting scene documentation, covering cartridge mapping, bullet trajectory reconstruction, and forensic standards based on NIST OSAC protocols.
Crime Scene Sketching: Mastering Scaled Diagrams and Orientation Methods
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 14 2026
Master crime scene sketching with this guide to scaled diagrams and orientation methods. Learn when to use triangulation, baseline, and polar coordinates for accurate forensic documentation.
Confirmatory Testing: The Definitive Guide to Drug Identification
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 13 2026
Discover how confirmatory testing provides definitive drug identification using advanced methods like LC-MS/MS and GC-MS, ensuring accuracy and legal defensibility in forensic and workplace settings.
Threat Assessment vs. Criminal Profiling: The Science of Predicting Violence
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 13 2026
Discover why evidence-based threat assessment is replacing outdated criminal profiling. Learn how multidisciplinary teams use behavioral analysis to predict and prevent violence in schools and communities.
DNA Sample Degradation: How Time, Heat, and Moisture Ruin Forensic Evidence
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 13 2026
Discover how time, heat, and moisture cause DNA sample degradation. Learn vital storage tips for buccal swabs and forensic evidence to ensure accurate results.
DNA Sample Degradation: How Time, Heat, and Moisture Ruin Forensic Evidence
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 13 2026
Discover how time, heat, and moisture destroy forensic DNA. Learn viability timelines for different samples, prevention strategies, and why proper storage matters for accurate results.
Evidence Access Logs: How to Track Custody Movement for Court Admissibility
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 12 2026
Learn how evidence access logs track custody movement to ensure legal admissibility. Explore chain of custody best practices, digital metadata, and modern tracking technologies.
Case File Standardization for Missing Person Units: A Guide to Protocols and Timelines
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 12 2026
Explore the critical importance of case file standardization for missing person units. Learn about NCIC entry timelines, POST guidelines, and data protocols that save lives.
