Behind the Crime Scene
How to Authenticate Digital Video Evidence in Court: A 2026 Guide
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 6 2026
A comprehensive guide to authenticating digital video evidence in 2026, covering FRE rules, SHA-256 hashing, metadata preservation, and deepfake detection strategies for legal admissibility.
Digital Signatures: Legal Acceptance, Validation, and Chain of Custody
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 6 2026
Explore the legal acceptance of digital signatures globally, focusing on PKI technology, chain of custody, and key regulations like eIDAS and ESIGN. Learn how to validate signatures and ensure compliance in 2026.
Glass Fragments: Collection and Comparison Methods
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 6 2026
Learn professional methods for collecting and comparing glass fragments in forensic investigations. Covers sampling protocols, refractive index testing, elemental analysis, and avoiding common pitfalls.
Shot Pattern Testing Guide: How Choke and Pellet Spread Affect Accuracy
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 5 2026
Learn how to pattern your shotgun correctly to understand pellet spread and choke influence. Discover why point of impact and pattern quality matter more than just hitting the target.
Contamination Controls in Trace Microlabs: A Practical Guide for Forensic Accuracy
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 5 2026
Master contamination controls in trace microlabs with practical strategies for airflow, sterilization, and workflow design. Essential reading for forensic accuracy and ISO 17025 compliance.
The Stringing Method: How to Reconstruct Attack Patterns in Bloodstain Analysis
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 5 2026
Explore the stringing method in bloodstain pattern analysis. Learn how forensic experts use physics and manual reconstruction to pinpoint attack origins, victim positions, and weapon dynamics in crime scenes.
Duplicate Evidence Sets: How to Manage Sub-Samples and Splits for Chain of Custody
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 4 2026
Learn how to manage duplicate evidence sets, sub-samples, and splits to maintain chain of custody integrity. Covers field duplicates, lab replicates, and best practices for forensic accuracy.
Accelerant Detection: How Investigators Identify Ignitable Liquids
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 4 2026
Learn how fire investigators detect accelerants using dogs, electronic sniffers, and GCMS lab analysis to identify ignitable liquids in arson cases.
Toxicology in Homicide Cases: Proving Poisoning
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 4 2026
Discover how forensic toxicology proves poisoning in homicide cases through specimen collection, advanced lab testing, and expert interpretation.
Contamination Controls: Avoiding Examiner-Induced Latents in Fingerprint Analysis
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 3 2026
Discover how forensic teams prevent examiner-induced latent contamination through strict protocols, proper sequencing, and cognitive bias management. Learn practical strategies to protect evidence integrity.
Forensic Anthropologist: The Skeletal Analysis Specialist Guide
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 3 2026
Discover how forensic anthropologists use skeletal analysis to identify unknown remains. Learn about biological profiling, trauma assessment, and the education required for this specialized forensic career.
Respiratory Protection: Fit Testing and Cartridge Selection for Biohazard Cleanup
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 3 2026
Master respirator fit testing and cartridge selection for biohazard cleanup. Learn OSHA compliance, NIOSH color codes, and how to ensure a perfect seal against biological and chemical hazards.
