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The CSI / Forensics topic provides up-to-date information about technology, science, history, law, and strategy of of CSI and Forensics teams. Analyzing soil samples, lifting fingerprints, comparing DNA samples, and other forensics work is not like fictionalized creations on TV and movies.
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Cold case arrest prompts cross-country probe

Authorities in numerous jurisdictions in California, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Mississippi and Ohio are looking for ties to one man - Full Story

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Court takes up question of arrestee DNA sampling

Privacy activists see letting police use DNA information without a warrant or a conviction as another loss for American privacy - Full Story

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Futuristic police work - in the making

Futuristic police work - in the making

Police departments worldwide are benefiting as software and technology companies compete with each other to stay in top, as the latest innovations are being applied to forensics, crime scene investigations, and police safety. With developments like infrared-reading and GPS-tracking eye-wear, DNA-filled gun pellets, and portable body scanners, futuristic, movie-like methods of policing don't seem so fictional. - Full Story

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Ex-Ohio cop hopes DNA proves innocence

Arguments are set to begin Monday in the case of a former Ohio police captain whose ex-wife was killed in 1997. He says new DNA evidence proves his innocence.

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Death of Ariz. Sgt. remains a mystery

Death of Ariz. Sgt. remains a mystery

Sgt. Sean Drenth was a 12-year veteran when he was fatally shot, and all the available information - case files, photos, and video - has been compiled into one resource. (ABC 15 Image) Interact with the case files

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CSI classroom preps students for real-world investigations the Office of Justice Programs' National Institute of Justice (NIJ) - TechBeat

CSI classroom preps students for real-world investigations

Small agencies would never have the opportunity to participate in this type of training without the NIJ-funded project - Full Story

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How to buy video analysis systems PoliceOne Staff - How to Buy...

How to buy video analysis systems

By Tim DeesThe good news is that there are more surveillance cameras than ever before. The bad news ... - Full Story



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Leadership, Technology and Tactics: Themes from the Street Leadership, Technology and Tactics: Themes from the Street
with Lt. Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.)