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Streamlining Efficiency: The Impact of an AFIS Deferral Policy on Latent Print Case Backlogs
November 6, 2024
In the world of forensic science, time is often both friend and foe. On one hand, the precise, methodical nature of our work is crucial to producing reliable and defendable results. On the other hand, backlogs a...
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Scientists are fixing flawed forensics that can lead to wrongful convictions
June 15, 2024
This is a long form article by Amber Dance published in Science News. This is a summary of her article. The case of Charles Don Flores, who has been facing death row in Texas for 25 years, serves as a poignant...
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A Call for Justice: Navigating the Path to Prevent Wrongful Convictions
April 3, 2024
In the American justice system, wrongful convictions emerge as a stark reminder of its fallibility. Despite centuries of legal evolution, the reality of innocent individuals behind bars continues to cha...
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Evaluating the Validity of Forensic Feature-Comparison Methods
March 27, 2024
As latent print examiners, we are aware of the critical role that forensic science plays in the criminal justice system. Our expertise in the science of fingerprints is often called upon to provide valuable evidence in c...
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The Importance of Chain of Custody
March 24, 2024
Best Practices for Maintaining Chain of Custody The concept of Chain of Custody (CoC) is foundational in forensic science, serving as the backbone for ensuring the integrity and legal admissibility of evidence...
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Unraveling the Mysteries of Fingerprint Formation
March 14, 2024
Fingerprints have fascinated both the scientific community and the public for centuries, not only for their use in forensic science but also for their unique patterns to every individual. Recent research has mad...
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The Crucial Role of Reliability in Forensic Science: Insights from "Reliability of ordinal outcomes in forensic black-box studies
February 26, 2024
In the field of forensic science, the accuracy and reliability of expert decisions can significantly impact the outcomes of legal proceedings. This is especially true in disciplines such as latent print examination, bull...
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Navigating the Complexities of Error Rates in Latent Print Examinations
February 19, 2024
In the realm of forensic science, particularly within the domain of latent print examinations, the discussion around error rates and the efficacy of proficiency tests is both critical and complex. The paper titled "Error...
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"Google's NotebookLM: The Future of Personalized AI for the Latent Print Examiner"
January 28, 2024
Google's NotebookLM is an experimental AI-powered note-taking tool designed to assist users in learning and understanding information faster. It is part of Google's endeavor to reimagine what note-taking softwar...
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Improving Accuracy and Efficiency in Forensic Photography with FreeRef-1
January 7, 2024
The FreeRef-1 system is an innovative technology designed for forensic photography that enables contactless placement of size references and accurate measurements in photographs, particularly useful in situations where t...
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