Forensic examiners
DNA 101
This training was presented as a part of the National Center on Forensics conference at George Mason University on August 8th, 2023. In this session, FBI Forensic DNA Examiner Amanda Bakker introduces all the most vital concepts of DNA analysis and evidence. For those who aren’t DNA analysts but work in tangential fields such as law enforcement and criminal justice, this session will be incredibly useful for understanding topics such as what DNA is, how it transfers, how it is collected, and how it is analyzed.
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Impression Session: Firearms and Toolmarks
This training was presented as a part of the National Center on Forensics Conference at George Mason University on August 10th, 2023. In this session, NIST Senior Forensic Science Research Manager Rob Thompson and FBI Supervisory Physical Scientist/Forensic Examiner Michelle Machalka introduce the concepts of firearm and fingerprint impressions.
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A Self-Assessment Tool for Helping Identify Police Burnout Among Investigators of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Emotional Wellbeing and Cognitive Appraisals among Law Enforcement Exposed to Child Sexual Abuse Material: A Mixed Methods Study
Sexual Posttraumatic Stress among Investigators of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Trauma Behind the Keyboard: Exploring Disparities in Child Sexual Abuse Material Exposure and Mental Health Factors among Police Investigators and Forensic Examiners – A Network Analysis
Correlates of Intimate Relationship Satisfaction Among Investigators of Child Sexual Abuse
A Self-assessment Tool for Helping Identify Police Burnout Among Investigators of Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Mental Health of Officials who Regularly Examine Child Sexual Abuse Material: Strategies for Harm Mitigation
An Assessment of the Performance Limitations of the Integrated Quantifiler™ Trio-HRM Assay: A Forensic Tool Designed to Identify Mixtures at the Quantification Stage
Black Box Evaluation of Hand Detail Image Comparisons
Best Practices for Forensic Laboratories Adopting Probabilistic Genotyping Systems
Improving Sexual Assault Kit Outcomes
Researchers have identified connections between the development of a CODIS-eligible DNA profile and attributes associated with sexual assault victims and assault characteristics.