Behind the Crime Scene
Smartphone Cameras in Emergencies: Admissibility Considerations for Scene Imaging
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 25 2026
Explore the legal admissibility of smartphone cameras in emergencies. Learn about authentication, chain of custody, wiretap laws, and best practices for preserving scene imaging evidence in court.
Chain of Custody Challenges: How Broken Evidence Ruins Cases
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 25 2026
Explore how broken chains of custody jeopardize legal cases. Learn about technical vs. substantive errors, digital forensics challenges, and real-world scandals like Annie Dookhan.
Cold Case Re-examination: How New Pathology Insights Solve Unsolved Deaths
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 25 2026
Discover how modern forensic pathology is solving cold cases. From PMCT imaging to DNA in old tissue, learn how new insights rewrite history and bring justice.
Cybersecurity Incident Response: Forensic Investigation Guide
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 24 2026
Learn how Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) combines threat containment with evidence preservation. Explore the lifecycle, tools, and best practices for effective cyber investigations.
Demonstrative Evidence: How Charts, Models, and Legal Limits Shape Your Case
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 24 2026
Learn how to use demonstrative evidence like charts and models effectively in court. Understand legal limits, FRE 403 risks, and authentication requirements for trial success.
Crime Scene Debriefings: Mastering Team Communication and Handoffs
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 24 2026
Master crime scene debriefings and handoffs using structured protocols like SBAR+2. Learn how to improve team communication, reduce errors, and protect evidence integrity in forensic investigations.
AFIS Technology Explained: How Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems Work
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 23 2026
Discover how Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) transform forensic investigations. Learn about the technology, accuracy rates, historical milestones, and privacy concerns surrounding modern biometric matching.
Expert Testimony: Presenting Digital Evidence in Court (2026 Guide)
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 23 2026
Learn how to present digital evidence in court effectively. Covers FRE 702, Daubert standards, chain of custody, and expert testimony tips for 2026.
Rigor Mortis: Assessment and Significance in Forensic Pathology
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 23 2026
Rigor mortis is not a precise clock for estimating time of death. Learn how forensic pathologists actually assess postmortem stiffness, why temperature matters, and how to avoid common errors in PMI estimation.
How to Avoid DNA Transfer During Evidence Handling: A Guide for Investigators
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 22 2026
Learn how to prevent DNA contamination during evidence handling. This guide covers transfer mechanisms, proper PPE use, packaging strategies, and fingerprint-DNA workflow integration to preserve latent biological traces.
Objective Writing in Forensic Reports: How to Eliminate Bias
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 22 2026
Learn how to write objective forensic reports by eliminating bias through neutral language, precise data, and structured workflows. Includes practical examples and a bias-check checklist.
Gunshot Wound Analysis: Forensic Pathology Guide to Ballistics and Injury Patterns
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 22 2026
Explore the science of gunshot wound analysis, covering terminal ballistics, entry vs. exit wound identification, range estimation, and forensic imaging techniques used in pathology.
