NCJ Number
238936
Journal
Forensic Magazine Volume: 9 Issue: 3 Dated: June-July 2012 Pages: 1-48
Date Published
June 2012
Length
48 pages
Annotation
This edition of Forensic Magazine contains 11 primary articles on current developments in forensic technology, trends, products, and solutions.
Abstract
This June/July 2012 edition of Forensic Magazine contains 11 primary articles on current developments in forensic technology, trends, products, and solutions. The first article, The Case for a Professional Doctorate in Forensic Sciences, discusses the need for a Professional Doctorate in the field of forensic science research. The second article, The DNA Connection, examines the work of DNA activists. The Third article, Amazing Trace, discusses a new chemical forensics test that could help track down terrorists responsible for nerve gas attacks. The fourth article, Optimal Temperatures for Latent Print Recognition, discusses the results of a study on the effects of time and temperature on the recovery of latent prints from computer paper and plastic bottles. The fifth article, Evidence Photography: Thinking Outside the Box but More DNA Testing, discusses how photography can strengthen cases and corroborate investigator's narratives. The sixth article, Tough DNA Analysis: Using the Literature to Help Answer Some Common Questions, updates the reader on the latest touch and transfer DNA research. The seventh article, Fingerprint Patterns, discusses the biological uniqueness of fingerprint patterns. The eighth article, The Safety Guys, discusses LOTO/Tagout, the process by which equipment is put into a safe condition so repairs or maintenance can take place. The ninth article, Most Wanted: Answers to Facility Issues, discusses efficient solutions to the problem of storing evidence. The 10th article, Digital Forensic Insider, discusses Windows 7 Registry Forensics: Part 5. The 11th article, Who Says You Cant' Do That?, discusses the use of duplicate evidence by investigators to build their cases.