Computer forensics investigations – the ABCs
The main intention with which people seem to make more and more use of computer forensic investigators is to either detect and secure or retrieve relevant information an organization or institution needs, for the purpose of stating and rendering firm conclusions. The generally assumed field that became a top of mind is the delinquency area, although the original meaning of the computer forensic field term was used to describe civil procedures. The principles involved are mostly similar to the data recovery course to which the know-how also requires a legal audit trail, which is a chronogical record also security – [...]
Is collecting DNA samples on arrest a violation of the 4th Amendment?
Recently in Washington some of the most heated debates in decades have ensued in the Supreme Courts whether or not police will have the right to collect DNA samples upon arrest, and if so for what kind of crimes. As you can imagine there are two sides, each with strong arguments. The case arose from the collection of DNA in 2009 from Alonzo Jay King Jr. after his arrest on assault charges in Wicomico County, Md. His DNA matched that collected from evidence in a 2003 rape, which eventually got him convicted. With this in mind, many crimes could be solved [...]
Free Legal Clinic for CSI students in Idaho
Legal services for CSI students are a scary thought – cash is short, and the associated issues are numerous. However, in Idaho, a resource for free forensic legal advice has been opened! Behind closed doors, Christina Mcfarling meets with a Magic Valley attorney to discuss personal legal issues something that can cost hundreds of dollars. “I like the idea that it’s free, if I wanted to talk to a lawyer it would be a lot of money to see the lawyer” said Christina Mcfarling, seeking legal advice. Indeed, when preparing for a forensics carreer, a few discussions with attorneys are [...]
UK using ‘outdated’ DNA forensics kits
According to a European research committee, forensic science in the UK is using outdated equipment in DNA profiling, falling behind most western European countries, which are using more advanced technologies. Professor Peter Gill, from the University of Oslo told a Commons select committee that UK systems could eventually not be comparable with those from overseas: “[The] UK is currently locked into outdated technology that is more than 10 years old,” he said. “This means that cases will not be analysed using best practice methods.Cross-border comparisons with other countries will be compromised since the systems in use will no longer be [...]
Forensic science technician salary
I really want to focus on the forensic science technician – what he does, how much money he makes, colleges, and so on. I wrote a general post about this job here, but to sum it up here: forensic science technicians help solve crimes by collecting and interpreting evidence from crime scenes. They can do everything from gathering evidence from the crime scene to computer forensics to DNA analysis, and many many others. The CSI technician does a lot of work, works flexible hours, has to know a lot of stuff from several fields… what does he make (aside for [...]