Behind the Crime Scene
Ammunition Lot Linking: Understanding Manufacturing Variability in Firearm Ammunition
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 16 2026
Ammunition lot linking reveals how manufacturing variability affects bullet performance, consistency, and forensic traceability. Learn why two boxes of the same ammo can shoot differently-and how to manage it.
Exhumation and Re-Autopsy: Legal and Technical Considerations
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 16 2026
Exhumation and re-autopsy are rare but critical forensic procedures used to uncover hidden causes of death, correct legal errors, or resolve civil disputes. Learn the legal steps, technical limits, and real-world cases where digging up a body made all the difference.
Chain of Custody Standards: Laboratory Requirements
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 15 2026
Chain of custody standards ensure lab specimens are tracked from collection to disposal with legal defensibility. Learn the key requirements for documentation, security, and accreditation that keep test results valid and trustworthy.
Flashover and Backdraft Indicators: How Firefighters Recognize Deadly Fire Behavior
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 15 2026
Flashover and backdraft are deadly fire behaviors that kill firefighters every year. Learn how to recognize the warning signs-smoke patterns, heat buildup, neutral plane shifts-before it's too late.
Scope Expansion: Adding New Forensic Methods to Modern Labs
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 15 2026
Modern forensic labs are expanding beyond traditional methods with portable spectroscopy, AI-driven analysis, and DNA sequencing. Learn how these innovations impact lab accreditation and criminal investigations.
Odor Encapsulation: How Sealants and Building Materials Stop Smells for Good
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 14 2026
Odor encapsulation uses advanced sealants to permanently trap odors from fire, biohazards, and pet waste. Learn how water-based, vapor-permeable coatings outperform old-school sealers and why they're now standard in professional restoration.
Forensic Laboratory Accreditation: Standards and Requirements Explained
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 14 2026
Forensic laboratory accreditation ensures crime labs meet strict international standards like ISO/IEC 17025. Learn how ANAB and A2LA verify competence, what disciplines are covered, and why accreditation is critical for justice.
Network Traffic Analysis: Understanding Digital Communication in Cyber Forensics
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 14 2026
Network traffic analysis reveals hidden digital footprints that expose breaches, insider threats, and malware activity. It's the backbone of modern cyber forensics, turning network behavior into actionable evidence.
Zoonotic Disease Risks in Biohazard Remediation: What Cleanup Workers Need to Know
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 13 2026
Biohazard cleanup workers face hidden dangers from zoonotic diseases like Hantavirus, Leptospirosis, and Rabies. Learn how these infections spread, why current protections fall short, and what workers can do to stay safe.
Messaging Apps: End-to-End Encryption Challenges in 2026
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 13 2026
In 2026, end-to-end encryption in messaging apps is more critical-and more broken-than ever. Signal leads in security, but WhatsApp, Telegram, and RCS still leave major gaps that expose users to forensic risks and government surveillance.
The CSI Effect: How TV Crime Shows Distort Real Crime Scene Investigations
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 13 2026
The CSI Effect shows how TV crime dramas distort public expectations of forensic science, affecting jury decisions, police work, and even criminal behavior. Real investigations rarely match the instant, flawless science seen on screen.
Multi-Jurisdiction Evidence: Chain of Custody Challenges in Criminal Cases
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 12 2026
Multi-jurisdiction evidence cases face serious chain of custody risks when evidence crosses agency lines. Missing logs, inconsistent protocols, and poor digital handling can lead to evidence being thrown out-ending cases and letting guilty parties walk free.
