Statistical modeling and analysis of trace element concentrations in forensic glass evidence

Type: Publication Research Area(s): Latent Print

Published: 2018 | By: Karen D.H. Pan

The question of the validity of procedures used to analyze forensic evidence was raised many years ago by Stephen Fienberg, …

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The Myth of the Reliability Test

Type: Publication Research Area(s): Implementation and Practice

Published: 2018 | By: Brandon Garrett

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and subsequent revisions to Federal Rule of Evidence …

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The Critical Role of Statistics in Demonstrating the Reliability of Expert Evidence

Type: Publication Research Area(s): Latent Print

Published: 2018 | By: Karen Kafadar

Federal Rule of Evidence 702, which covers testimony by expert witnesses, allows a witness to testify “in the form of …

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Latent Print Processing of Glassine Stamp Bags Containing Suspected Heroin: The Search for an Efficient and Safe Method

Type: Publication Research Area(s): Latent Print

Published: 2018 | By: Brittany Barnes

A three-part study was designed to find the safest and most efficient method of processing glassine stamp bags containing suspected …

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Introduction: Forensics Fail?

Type: Publication Research Area(s): Implementation and Practice

Published: 2018 | By: Brandon Garrett

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Daubert v. Merrell Dow pharmaceuticals, inc., which …

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Footwear Impression Evidence Examination: Overview, challenges, research and the future

Type: Webinar Research Area(s): Footwear

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This CSAFE Center Wide Webinar was presented on March 5, 2018 by Lesley Hammer, (MA, MSc) forensic consultant at Hammer …

A panel discussion with NIST researchers and the CSAFE team on the likelihood ratio

Type: Webinar Research Area(s): Forensic Statistics

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This CSAFE Center Wide Webinar was presented on March 1, 2018 by a panel of speakers who examine the impact of …

Comparing Cartridge Breechface Marks: 2D versus 3D

Type: Webinar Research Area(s): Firearms and Toolmarks

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This CSAFE Center Wide Webinar was presented by Xiao Hui Tai from Carnegie Mellon University on January 31, 2018. Description: We …