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A new version of “fake expert” comes out of new WH advisory group.
According to ‘Rawstory,’ it’s lies, lies and how to make a living. To be fair, I’ve never heard of this guy. But looking at the information available at this time, he shows some extraordinary expertise from little to no credentials. … Continue reading
From the Forensic Regulator – Code of Ethics and Standards – #AAFS2017
“My aim is that all forensic science provided to the CJS is of the required level of quality; the quality standards are set out in detail in these Codes.” Dr. Gillian Tully, the UK Forensic Regulator. Notable in this extensive … Continue reading
Rules to follow about how to write/know what is a scientific paper – #AAFS2017
For those beginning in forensics or merely interesting in some insights to ‘scientific’ literature, this should be where you start. I would suggest you actually write these rules down as a handy reference. Some value points: Determine the differences between … Continue reading
Know Your Rights: LinkedIn Access to scientists attending the #AAFS mtg in NOLA
This is for those traveling to New Orleans for the upcoming AAFS 2017 convention. Please pass this on to our international colleagues. Know what to say and what to do when CBP interviews “foreign” nationals at ports of entry. https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/what-do-when-encountering-law-enforcement-airports-and-other-ports-entry-us?redirect=know-your-rights/when-encountering-law-enforcement-rights-airports-and-other-ports-entry-us
Making Sense of DNA Genetics – #AAFS2017 – Epigenetics is mentioned
This is a primer-level (being in a brochure format) look on the subject and has some gaps as far as interpretation of DNA partial profiles and mixtures but admits that, even with algorithmic software, there still is human interpretation in … Continue reading
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Tagged CSI, DNA, DNA profiling, Forensic science, forensic science education
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Awesome list of recent NY Times articles about forensic science and police #AAFS2017
All of this is newsworthy and bridges forensic science, enforcement and criminal justice. Includes multiple pages of archives. Topics on page one: Maggots Familial DNA in crime and civil rights Crime scene photography of the deceased. Christina Cattaneo identifying migrants … Continue reading
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Tagged CSI, exoneration, Forensic science, Miscarriage of justice, wrongful convictions
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Todays’ Latest Forensics and Law Info from the Web #AAFS2017
Immigration heroes from the past. The Royal College of Surgeons from 1938. “I am a refugee from Nazi oppression.” Florida finger-print “expert” on the hot seat. Thousands of lawyers notified. Mr. Palacio is an 18 year crime lab veteran. Epigenetic DNA … Continue reading
Utter Crap abt Climate Change from Congressional Sci Committee #AAFS2017
All this claptrap from climate deniers hired as Trump’s Congressional ‘science’ appointees relies on claim of “fake data” published a Brit tabloid. If you read through this short piece, it will resound with the “one paper now debunked” proof aka … Continue reading
Scientific Data Dumps Expanding because of President Trump?
Originally posted on FORENSICS and LAW in FOCUS @ CSIDDS | News and Trends:
In a world that does not conform to much common sense, some reports exist from December 2016 and today that DJT’s Executive Branch admin (which started today) poses…
