THE CRIME LAB MINUTE

January 14, 2008

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The National Center for Forensic Science (NCFS) has announced that it now offers an ASCLD/LAB approved proficiency test for computer forensics.

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Forensic Science in the News

Philippines

Crime lab evidence custodian, 2 others nabbed

Substances retrieved from the evidence custodian included those related to drug cases as far back as 1995.

Maryland

O'Malley Makes Announcements At Crime Lab

Gov. Martin O'Malley wants to expand the use of DNA samples to fight crime.

Great Britain

DNA: It does still work

His conviction chalked up another success for modern science. In recent weeks, however, doubt has been cast on the reliability of some forms of DNA evidence.

Wyoming

Texas man charged with 1985 murder of his daughter in Wyoming

A Texas man faces charges of murder, sexual assault and incest in the 1985 death of his daughter in Wyoming.

Idaho

Crime lab, morgue opens
With more than six times the space of its previous home, the Canyon County Forensics Complex will open its doors for business.

Alaska

Communities make pitch for $100 million crime lab
Several communities are competing for a new $100 million crime lab.

North Carolina

Commissioners asked to approve money for crime lab
Rockingham County Commissioners are asked to approve $6,505 for the Forensic Triad Crime Laboratory to buy equipment.

Missouri

Police use DNA to trace trail of chicken bones to burglary ...
A trail of chicken bones left at a burglary scene more than a year ago has led investigators to a Kansas prison inmate with a long rap sheet and a hefty appetite.

Scotland

FORENSIC SCIENCE LAB FACES CLOSURE THREAT
The centre, one of four in Scotland, employs 47 people, including scientists and fingerprint bureau staff.

California

DA's probe of crime lab criticized
The policy director at the New York Innocence Project, Stephen Saloom said the local investigation did not follow the spirit of federal law that calls for independent investigations.

Arizona

New lab, better HQ on police wanted list
The new lab, which would cost $20 million to $30 million and address a critical lack of space, would be finished in three to six years.

New Jersey