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Just a Curious Case of Print Persistence
In episode one of our Case Studies Part 1 mini season, Just Science sat down with Michael Fagert, a certified latent print examiner at the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, to discuss a latent print phenomenon that is not often seen in casework. There are very few instances of identifiable fingerprints on cartridge cases recovered from crime scenes, as the firing process introduces adverse physical and thermal stressors to fingerprint residues.
Assessing Methods to Enhance and Preserve Proteinaceous Impressions from the Skin of Decedents during the Early Stages of Decomposition
A Black Box Study of the Accuracy and Reproducibility of Tire Evidence Examiners’ Conclusions
Impression, Pattern & Trace Evidence Research and Development: 2022 NIJ Forensic R&D Symposium
The NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium is an open meeting where attendees can learn about NIJ-funded research across a variety of forensic science areas. This is one of four videos from the 2022 symposium, which was held March 1-2, 2022.
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2022 NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium
The NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium is an open meeting where attendees can learn about NIJ-funded research across a variety of forensic science areas. The 2024 symposium was was held March 1-2, 2022.
NIJ and its Forensic Technology Center of Excellence are committed to improving the practice of forensic science and strengthening its impact by supporting research and development, rigorous technology evaluation and...
Casework Efficiency, LIMS Integration, and Workflow Configurations for 3D Firearm Imaging
This video is one of four from the Virtual Workshop Series: 3D Firearm Imaging, hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence from August 21 to September 11, 2024.
Throughout this workshop series, attendees hear from a range of presenters and subject matter experts.
This video includes the presentation Integrating Cadre Forensic TopMatch-3D in NIBIN Workflows, Alexander Luby, Firearms Examiner at Unified Forensic Laboratory.
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Validation Standards and Technical Working Group for 3D Toolmark Technologies
This video is one of four from the Virtual Workshop Series: 3D Firearm Imaging, hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence from August 21 to September 11, 2024. Throughout this workshop series, attendees hear from a range of presenters and subject matter experts.
This video includes a presentations by Todd Weller, Weller Forensics, and Rachael Gominsky, Federal Bureau of Investigation Session.
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Introduction to 3D Firearm Microscopy, Instrumentation, and Measurement Practices
This video is one of four from the Virtual Workshop Series: 3D Firearm Imaging, hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence from August 21 to September 11, 2024. Throughout this workshop series, attendees hear from a range of presenters and subject matter experts.
This video includes the presentation" Instrumentation, and Measurement Practices," Xiaoyu Alan Zheng, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Rachael Gominsky, Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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3D Firearm Imaging: Testimony and Admissibility
This video is one of four from the Virtual Workshop Series: 3D Firearm Imaging, hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence from August 21 to September 11, 2024. This series is intended for firearm examiners or soon-to-be firearm examiners working in laboratories that have recently adopted 3D Firearm Imaging or are considering its adoption soon.
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Virtual Workshop Series: 3D Firearm Imaging
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence delivered a four-session Virtual Workshop Series: 3D Firearm Imaging from August 21 to September 11, 2024. This series is intended for firearm examiners or soon-to-be firearm examiners working in laboratories that have recently adopted 3D Firearm Imaging or are considering its adoption soon.
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Impression, Pattern & Trace Evidence Research & Development: Presentations at the 2024 R&D Symposium
The NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium is an open meeting where attendees can learn about NIJ-funded research across a variety of forensic science areas. This is one of five videos from the 2024 symposium, which was held September 19, 2024.
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Chairs Panel Discussion at the Firearms and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum
This video is one of 12 from the recorded at the Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 11–14, 2022. Panelists include:
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Legal Aspects of Firearm and Toolmarks Identification: Presentations and Panel
This video is one of 12 from the recorded at the Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 11–14, 2022. This video includes -
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The Accuracy, Repeatability, and Reproducibility of Firearms/Toolmarks Comparisons
This video is one of 12 from the recorded at the Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 11–14, 2022. Video includes welcome remarks and a keynote address by Erich Smith, FBI Laboratory. The symposium included presentations and panel discussions on topics relevant to recent advances in firearm and toolmark examination with a focus on the future.
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Forensic Intelligence: Presentations from the Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum
This video is one of 12 from the recorded at the Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 11–14, 2022. Presentations include -
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NIJ's Forensic Intelligence Initiative - Using Forensics for Crime Disruption and Prevention
This video, a presentation by NIJ's Jonathan McGrath and Basia Lopez, is one of 12 from the recorded at the Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 11–14, 2022. The symposium included presentations and panel discussions on topics relevant to recent advances in firearm and toolmark examination with a focus on the future.
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Crime Gun Intelligence Revolution: Day 3 Keynote at the Firearm & Toolmarks Policy & Practice Forum
This video is one of 12 from the recorded at the Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 11–14, 2022. This video includes welcoming remarks and the day keynote address by Thomas Chittum, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The symposium included presentations and panel discussions on topics relevant to recent advances in firearm and toolmark examination with a focus on the future.
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Emerging 3D Technologies in Firearm and Toolmarks Examination
This video is one of 12 from the recorded at the Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 11–14, 2022. Day 3 focused on emerging technologies. Presentations include:
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Impact of Advances in Computer Science, Statistics & Engineering on Firearms & Toolmarks Examination
This video is one of 12 from the recorded at the Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 11–14, 2022. This video includes a brief introduction and the keynote from day 2, which focused on emerging technologies.
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Support for Firearms and Toolmarks R&D at the National Institute of Justice
This video, a presentation by Gregory Dutton, Ph.D., is one of 12 from the recorded at the Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 11–14, 2022. The symposium included presentations and panel discussions on topics relevant to recent advances in firearm and toolmark examination with a focus on the future.
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Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum - Welcome and Keynote
This video is one of 12 from the recorded at the Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 11–14, 2022. Included are welcome message and keynote presentation "A Review of Scientific Foundations of Firearm Examination and Related Research," Theodore Vorburger, National Institute of Standards and Technology. The symposium included presentations and panel discussions on topics relevant to recent advances in firearm and toolmark examination with a focus on the future.
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Scientific Foundation and the State of Firearms and Toolmark Research: Presentations & Expert Panel
This video is one of 12 from the recorded at the Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence January 11–14, 2022. Day 1 focused on Scientific Foundation and the State of Firearms and Toolmark Research.
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Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum
The symposium included presentations and panel discussions on topics relevant to recent advances in firearm and toolmark examination with a focus on the future. The symposium brought together 685 criminal justice professionals to explore implementation of three-dimensional (3D) imaging technologies, best practices for forensic examination of firearm and toolmark evidence, federal initiatives, gun crime intelligence, black box studies on firearm and toolmark examination, legal challenges...