New Study Explores Public Beliefs About the Reliability of Forensic Science

June 16, 2022

By Samantha Springer, a research assistant at the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence  As with many scientific …

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OSAC Footwear & Tire Subcommittee Develops Process Map

June 15, 2022

By Samantha Springer, a research assistant at the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE)  On June 8, …

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Podcast Episode Discusses Weakness in Eyewitness Identifications and Their Use in the Courtroom

May 31, 2022

By Samantha Springer, a research assistant at the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE)  Eyewitness identification was …

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AAFS Cooperative Agreement with NIST Provides Standards Resources and Training to the Forensic Science Community

May 27, 2022

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) announced in December 2021 a cooperative agreement with the National Institute of Standards …

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AAFS 2022 Recap: An Internal Validation Study of the TopMatch 3D Scanner for Cartridge Cases

March 29, 2022

By Samantha Springer, a research assistant at the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE)  At the 74th …

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AAFS 2022 Recap: Understanding Juror Comprehension of Forensic Testimony: Assessing Jurors’ Decision Making and Evidence Evaluation

March 29, 2022

By Samantha Springer, a research assistant at the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE)  During the 74th …

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NIST Releases Results from a Black Box Study for Digital Forensic Examiners

February 27, 2022

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published the results from a black box study for digital forensic …

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Results Available from OSAC Registry Implementation Survey

February 27, 2022

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC) released the results from its first annual Registry Implementation Survey. …

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A Study on Improving Forensic Decision Making will be the Topic of CSAFE’s February Webinar

January 28, 2022

A new study that proposes a broad and versatile approach to strengthening expert decision making will be the focus of …

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ASCLD Forensic Research Committee Provides Useful Resources for Researchers and Practitioners

October 26, 2021

The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) Forensic Research Committee (FRC) works to identify the research, development, technology and …

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CSAFE’s October Webinar will Feature New Black Box Study on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

September 29, 2021

A new study assessing the accuracy and reproducibility of practicing bloodstain pattern analysts’ conclusions will be the focus of an …

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OSAC Public Update Meeting Set for Wednesday, Sept. 29

August 19, 2021

Plan to attend the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science Public Update Meeting on Sept. 29, 2021, …

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