DNA fingerprinting, or profiling, is now superseding traditional fingerprint matching as a more rigorous method. First developed in 1985 to diagnose genetic illness, it is now commonly used in ...

State officials, lawmakers and first responders got a behind-the-scenes look of the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory ...

We offer undergraduate programs in Criminal Justice and Digital Forensics, and graduate programs in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Cyber Security. We also offer a graduate-level joint degree ...

Forensic science technician is a blanket name for a number of professionals who might work in the auspices of forensic science. Crime scene investigators, who gather and document evidence at a crime ...

Physiognomy is an ancestor of Forensic Anthropology and involves the assessment of a person's character or personality from their outer appearance (face). This has been used since the 5th Century and ...

Valuation of economic losses related to specific events such as auto accidents, employment termination, breach of contract, to name a few, has developed into the applied field that has come to be ...

Crime scene investigators may use tweezers, black lights, and specialized kits to identify and collect evidence. In addition to processing crime scenes, they may also attend autopsies. Applicants for ...

Last week, the state of Mississippi terminated its 20-year relationship with medical examiner Dr. Steven Hayne. Hayne has come under fire from fellow medical examiners, criminal justice groups like ...

The murder case against Robert Durst is the latest controversy involving forensic science — can analysis of handwriting on two envelopes demonstrate guilt, or will contradictory analysis and doubts ...