But the vast majority of forensic science work is done at the local level, which means the federal government’s power to impose the standards is almost nonexistent. Adopting them is entirely voluntary ...

Idaho State Police Forensic Services has again been recognized as one of the world’s most efficient crime laboratory systems, a distinction that highlights its ...

ISPFS received the Foresight Maximus recognition through an international benchmarking initiative that evaluates efficiency, quality, productivity and performance.

Many forensic science labs are underfunded, understaffed and without effective oversight, according to a congressionally mandated report from the National Research Council. Strong standards and ...

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education recently released Forensic Chemistry Experiments to teach students fundamental chemistry concepts through engaging forensic investigations. The new lab ...

In 2004, forensic experts misidentified the perpetrator of a series of train bombings in Madrid, Spain, erroneously concluding that fingerprints collected from evidence matched those of a suspect who ...

Software Has Proven Highly Effective in Interpreting Complex Crime Scene Evidence This advancement gives us the ability to ...

Many forensic science labs are underfunded, understaffed and without effective oversight, and many lack strong standards for analyzing and reporting on evidence, according to a ...

For more than three decades, DNA has been considered the gold standard of forensic science. It has transformed criminal investigations, identified disaster victims, exonerated the innocent, and solved ...