Welcome to the 2022 Conference of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences

Find our booth (#320) in the exhibit hall to talk 1:1 and get free resources.

Wednesday

Shoe Scanner Demo  11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Thursday

Shoe Scanner Demo 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Handwriter Algorithm Demo 10:00 a.m.-Noon

Firearms Study Discussion Noon-2:00 p.m.

Director Chat with Alicia Carriquiry 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Friday

Shoe Scanner Demo
8:00 a.m.-Noon

Implementation Conversation
9:00-11:00 a.m.

CSAFE Presentations

CSAFE will be giving the following presentations at AAFS. We’d love to meet you in person. An asterisk (*) denotes a CSAFE researcher or collaborator.

Autopsy of a Crime Lab: The Evolving Approaches Toward Forensic Evidence in Court
Feb. 22, 7–8:15 a.m.
Brandon Garrett*

Score-Based Likelihood Ratios for Camera Device Identification Using Cameras of the Same Brand for the Alternative Device Population
Feb. 24, 8:55–9:15 a.m.
Stephanie Reinders*, Danica Ommen* and Alicia Carriquiry*

Algorithmic Fairness: Sampling and Algorithmic Bias Correction in Machine Learning with Applications to Forensic Evidence
Feb. 24, 9:40–10 a.m.
Ganesh Krishnan* and Heike Hofmann*

How Do Latent Print Examiners Perceive Blind Proficiency Testing? A Survey of Practicing Examiners
Feb. 24, 11:30–11:45 a.m.
Brett Gardner*, Sharon Kelley* and Maddisen Neuman*

What Types of Information Can and Do Latent Print Examiners Review? A Survey of Practicing Examiners
Feb. 24, 11:45 a.m.–noon
Brett Gardner*, Sharon Kelley* and Maddisen Neuman*

Does Image Editing Improve the Quality of Latent Prints? An Analysis of Image-Enhancement Techniques in One Crime Laboratory
Feb. 24, 12–12:15 p.m.
Brett Gardner*, Sharon Kelley* and Maddisen Neuman*

Automatic Class Characteristic Recognition in Shoe Tread Images
Feb. 25, 8:45–9:00 a.m.
Jayden Stack* and Susan Vanderplas*

An Open-Source Implementation of the Congruent Matching Profile Segments (CMPS) Algorithm for Assessing the Similarity of Bullets
Feb. 25, 9:15–9:30 a.m.
Wangqian Ju* and Heike Hofmann*

An Accessible Open-Source Implementation of the Congruent Matching Cells Algorithms for Cartridge Case Analysis
Feb. 25, 11:05–11:20 a.m.
Joseph Zemmels*, Susan VanderPlas* and Heike Hofmann*

Investigative Leads in Latent Prints: A Comparison of Laboratory Procedures
Feb. 25, 11:30–11:45 a.m.
Amanda Wilson, Sharon Kelley*, Jennifer Molina, Brett Gardner* and Maddisen Neuman*

Forensic Analysis on Cryptocurrency Wallet Apps
Feb. 25, 11:40 a.m.–noon
Chen Shi* and Yong Guan*

Measuring Proficiency Among Latent Print Examiners: A Statistical Approach from Standardized Testing
Feb. 25, 11:45 a.m.–noon
Amanda Luby*

Toward the Quantitative Evaluation of Pattern Evidence
Feb. 25, 2:15–2:30 p.m.
Alicia Carriquiry*

Assessing the Dependency Structure Between Shape Codes for Forensic Handwriting Data
Feb. 23, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Cami Fuglsby, Kayla M. Moquin, Christopher P. Saunders, Danica Ommen*, Michael Caliguiri and JoAnn Buscaglia

Likelihood Ratios for Categorical Evidence with Applications in Digital Evidence
Feb. 24, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Rachel Longjohn*, Padhraic Smyth* and Hal Stern*

A New Algorithm for Source Identification of Look-Alike Footwear Impressions Based on Automatic Alignment
Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Hana Lee* and Alicia Carriquiry*

Ensemble of SLR Systems for Forensic Evidence
Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Federico Veneri* and Danica Ommen*

Towards a Score-Based Likelihood Ratio for Footwear Analysis
Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Valerie Han* and Alicia Carriquiry*

CONTINUE YOUR LEARNING THROUGHOUT THE REST OF 2022 WITH FREE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH CSAFE!

Forensic Statistics
Learning Opportunities

Our learning opportunities help amplify existing knowledge and build new competencies

  • Learn statistical concepts as they apply to the evaluation of pattern and digital evidence 
  • Discuss challenges and how to overcome them in your daily work

Sampling for Forensic Practitioners

Three-part course covering populations, sampling frames, sampling methods and geometric sampling. The emphasis will be on understanding how these methods are used to aid and enhance current forensic science practices.

Dates:

  • Friday, March 25, Noon – 2 p.m. CT
  • Friday, April 1, Noon – 2 p.m. CT
  • Friday, April 8, Noon – 2 p.m. CT

Led by Alicia Carriquiry
Iowa State University

Participants who complete a full course receive a Certificate of Completion through the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence

Modeling And iNventory of Tread Impression System (MANTIS): The development, deployment and application of an active footwear data collection system

Date:

  • Thursday, March 24
    11 a.m. – Noon CT

Shining a Light on Black Box Studies

Date:

  • Thursday, April 22
    11 a.m. – Noon CT

Extracting Case-Specific Information from Validation Studies

Date:

  • Tuesday, May 10
    11 a.m. – Noon CT

Every month, CSAFE condenses recent publications to two-page digests, designed specifically to enable forensic examiners to stay up-to-date, take actionable steps, or gain informed knowledge. Download Insights from CSAFE’s website at your leisure.

See a Full Schedule of Opportunities