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Forensic sciences

Deaths in Custody: A Comprehensive Review

This webinar, presented in four parts, provides a definition for the phrase “death in custody” and will describe all phases of custody. Additionally, the presenter will highlight case studies of deaths, including the five manners of deaths and a special focus on drug-related deaths. Lastly, he will provide a brief overview of the position paper issued in 2017 by the National Association of Medical Examiners (Academic...

Rapid DNA - ASCLD Rapid DNA Webinar Series

The American Society of Crime Lab Directors, along with RTI, have produced this webinar series designed to investigate the validation, current use, and future implementation of Rapid DNA. This webinar was archived in its entirety in order to capture the one on one interaction with the presenters.

Watch the webinar in three parts -