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Standard for Processing Evidence for the Detection of Friction Ridge Impressions
Standard for Training and Certification of Canine Detection of Human Remains: Human...
Terminology Used for Forensic Footwear and Tire Evidence
Best Practice Recommendation for the Development of Criteria for Acceptance of a Request...
Presentation of Canine Detection Evidence in Court
FHL2 DNA methylation in tooth root surfaces as a tool for age estimation
Age‐at‐death estimation is critical in forensic investigations, particularly for skeletal and dental remains. Accurate age estimation is essential for constructing biological profiles in forensic investigations. DNA methylation, particularly in age‐related genes such as FHL2, has...
Terminology Related to Friction Ridge Examination
Patch‐based latent fingerprint recognition: A novel approach for reliable identification...
Latent fingerprints, that are imperative for forensic investigations, are seldom uplifted perfectly. These unintentional impressions left at crime sites are mostly partial with insufficient features that are not suitable for recognition. Further, the existing acquisition approach...
Correction to “Use of laser‐scanning confocal microscopy in the detection of diagenesis in...
Addressing the mental health needs of non‐sworn crime scene investigators: Vicarious...
Non‐sworn crime scene investigators (CSIs) are routinely exposed to violent and traumatic material, yet their mental health needs remain underrecognized and underserved. This commentary draws on peer‐reviewed literature documenting vicarious trauma, operational stress, and organi...
Vicarious trauma, burnout, psychological flexibility, and self‐care among forensic...
Constant exposure to trauma survivors can cause secondary trauma, also known as vicarious trauma (VT). Previous research revealed that VT affects psychologists and attorneys, although there is limited research pertaining to VT and psychologists who work in the field of law as exp...
Interpretation of bloodstain patterns on fabrics
This study investigates factors causing distortions in bloodstain patterns on various types of fabric that may be present at crime scenes or worn by individuals involved. The aim was to provide a foundation for interpreting bloodstain evidence through visual comparisons. An exper...
Effects of ambient humidity and surface topography on fingermark recovery from PLA 3D...
The increasing accessibility of 3D printing, made possible by the affordability of equipment and materials, has led to its widespread adoption in both domestic and industrial applications, with polylactic acid (PLA) being a commonly used material. The layer‐by‐layer deposition pr...
Evaluation of the metabolites 5‐aminoisotonitazene, 4′‐hydroxy nitazene, N‐desethyl...
Benzimidazole opioids, isotonitazene (ITZ), and metonitazene (MTZ) and their associated metabolites, 5‐aminoisotonitazene (5‐AI), 4′‐hydroxy nitazene (4′‐HN), N‐desethyl isotonitazene (N‐DI), and N‐desethyl metonitazene (N‐DM), were evaluated in human postmortem casework. A total...
Epic Deals for Members—October 15
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
The Education of the Next Generation Forensic Scientist
Free to AAFS members - this webinar offers a comprehensive and engaging roadmap for students pursuing careers in forensic science. By blending historical context, accreditation standards, and practical strategies to help students navigate academic choices and develop essential skills, the viewer will take away tips for the successful transition from academia to a forensic laboratory career.
