Forensics Archives | ĢƵ /blog/category/forensics Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:13:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 /wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cropped-ĢƵUniversity-Icon-FullColor-32x32.png Forensics Archives | ĢƵ /blog/category/forensics 32 32 Mental Health and Criminal Justice: Inside the Crisis, the Science, and the Careers Changing Both /blog/mental-health-and-criminal-justice Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:12:49 +0000 /?p=14538 In 2023, more than 44% of people held in local U.S. jails reported having a history of a mental health condition, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Among women in jail, that figure rose to nearly 69%.[1] In many communities, the criminal justice system has become one of the largest points of contact for […]

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]]> AI and Crime: How Algorithms Are Reshaping the Criminal Justice System /blog/ai-and-crime Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:12:45 +0000 /?p=14524 In February 2024, Chicago ended its contract with ShotSpotter, an AI-powered system designed to detect and locate gunfire.[1] While supporters argued that the technology helped police respond more quickly to potential shootings, critics questioned whether algorithm-driven tools should influence public safety decisions. Today, AI tools are being used throughout the criminal justice pipeline. The appeal […]

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]]> What Can I Do With a Forensic Science Degree? /blog/what-can-i-do-with-a-forensic-science-degree Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:29:13 +0000 /blog/what-can-i-do-with-a-forensic-science-degree If you’re compelled by the intersection of science, crime, and the law, you may be interested in the idea of pursuing a degree in forensic science. And it’s easy to see why. Forensic science is the scientific study of evidence to solve crimes, combining biology, chemistry, and criminal justice applications. Forensic scientists play a key […]

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]]> How Long Does It Take to Become a Crime Scene Investigator? A Timeline for Aspiring CSIs /blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-crime-scene-investigator Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:54:50 +0000 /blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-crime-scene-investigator Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, Miss Marple—fiction gave us detectives who cracked every case with their famous intuition. However, real-life crime scene investigators (CSIs) rely on the more grounded principles of time and training to hone their craft. If you are considering a future in this field, your first question is likely practical: […]

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]]> What is the Difference Between Forensic Psychology vs. Psychology? /blog/forensic-psychology-vs-psychology Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:49:04 +0000 /blog/forensic-psychology-vs-psychology Coming from the Greek psyche (meaning ”soul”) and logos (meaning “study”), psychology could easily be misunderstood as a purely spiritual pursuit.1 In its earliest form, it was. For centuries, the study of the “soul” remained within philosophy and theology, but that changed when Wilhelm Wundt set up the first psychology lab at the University of […]

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]]> CSI vs. Forensic Scientist: Which Role Matches Your Skills and Passions? /blog/csi-vs-forensic-scientist Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:43:44 +0000 /blog/csi-vs-forensic-scientist CSI and forensic science, pop culture have blurred the lines between these two terms. While professionals in both careers make valuable contributions to the criminal justice system, CSI and forensic science remain two distinct disciplines. What is the difference between a CSI vs. forensic scientist? Below, we break down the roles, responsibilities, and training paths […]

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]]> Crime Scene Technician vs. Crime Scene Investigator: What is the Difference? /blog/crime-scene-technician-vs-crime-scene-investigator Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:39:45 +0000 /blog/crime-scene-technician-vs-crime-scene-investigator A home is broken into. On television, this crime scene may resolve in under an hour, and the same character might dust for fingerprints, interrogate suspects, and present evidence in court. However, reality is different. While officers secure the scene, two professionals get to work: one photographs the shattered window and collects trace evidence from […]

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]]> How to Become a Crime Scene Technician in 5 Steps /blog/how-to-become-a-crime-scene-technician Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:29:51 +0000 /blog/how-to-become-a-crime-scene-technician When a cold murder case from 1978 was reopened in 2008, the careful work of a crime technician reignited the investigation. Laura Casey, a senior technician in Omaha, matched prints collected decades earlier against the FBI’s fingerprint database, leading to a breakthrough in under five hours—and, ultimately, justice.1 As you can see, crime scene technicians […]

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]]> What is Toxicology in Forensic Science? /blog/what-is-toxicology-in-forensic-science Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:09:26 +0000 /blog/what-is-toxicology-in-forensic-science If you’re considering working in the criminal justice system and you have a strong passion for science, you might be a good match for a career in toxicology in forensic science. Forensic science toxicology professionals work to identify toxins and other substances in biological samples—including collections from crime scenes.1 Forensic toxicologists are key to the […]

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]]> What is Forensic Pharmacology: 3 Key Concepts /blog/what-is-forensic-pharmacology Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:07:16 +0000 /blog/what-is-forensic-pharmacology Forensic science is a multifaceted field with a variety of subdisciplines—one of which is forensic pharmacology. Forensic pharmacology is a branch of the pharmaceutical sciences and forensic discipline. It’s the study of how drugs (both prescription and illicit) impact the body, specifically in the context of crimes.1 Forensic pharmacologists use their extensive knowledge of drugs, […]

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]]> The Role of DNA Analysis in Forensic Science /blog/role-of-dna-analysis-in-forensic-science Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:34:54 +0000 /blog/role-of-dna-analysis-in-forensic-science Forensic science has evolved since it first emerged in antiquity, but few breakthroughs have been more impactful than DNA analysis.1 The Boston Strangler, the Grim Sleeper, and BTK are just a handful of criminals who were found guilty with what many call the single most important development in forensic science history.2,3 A powerful tool, forensic […]

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]]> How to Become a Forensic Science Technician /blog/how-to-become-a-forensic-science-technician Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:24:41 +0000 /blog/how-to-become-a-forensic-science-technician Whether you’re a fan of procedural dramas or a long-time science aficionado, you might be interested in a career in forensic science—perhaps as a forensic science technician. What is a forensic science technician, exactly? You may recognize this profession as the one who is collecting evidence at a crime scene investigation, but that’s just the […]

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