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Direct Transfer: Obtaining Latent Prints from the Skin of a Living Person

Hinze, Dustin (2021-05-10)

Fingerprint identification has been at the core of Forensic Science for more than 100 years. It remains one of the most valuable tools to assist law enforcement in identifying suspects and solving crimes. Over time techniques ...
Forensic Taphonomy: Copper and Aluminum Staining on Skeletal Material

Cheney, Eleanor (2021-05-13)

In forensic investigations, when an unknown decedent is found, the postmortem interval is a critical data point in establishing identification as well as reconstructing circumstances surrounding the death event. When ...
Reproducibility of Quantifiler® Trio Assay-Specific Standard Curves Over a Range of Variables to Generate Guidelines for Crime Laboratory Workflows

Betts, Stephanie (2021-12-08)

Quantitative PCR (qPCR) is the preferred method of quantitation in forensic DNA analysis, used to determine the amount of amplifiable human DNA present in evidence or reference samples. A standard curve is created ...
Fentanyl Degradation In Syringes Obtained From IV Drug Users in Washington, D.C.

Montalvo Vargo, Shayla (2022-04-18)

Considering the continued opioid epidemic, it is important to understand the local drug trends to support public health initiatives. In 2020, the Public Health Laboratory (PHL) within the D.C. Department of Forensic ...
Enhancing Forensic Science Education for Law Enforcement Personnel

Anderson, Sydney (2022-05)

As crime escalates throughout the United States, it is important that law enforcement personnel are aware of, and educated, in the vast array of forensic science disciplines that can, in many cases, aid in the identification ...
Examination Of The Duration Of Immersion In Water And Extent Of Pruning Observed On Fingertips

Ross, Sheena (2022-05)

In the realm of forensic science, fingers are normally thought of as evidence for identification; however, it is imperative that the forensic science community understands other valuable evidence that fingers can provide ...
A Quantitative Study On Extraction Versus Direct Amplification Of Touch DNA Samples

Basrawi, Jude (2022-05)

Touch DNA, also known as Trace DNA, is an important aspect of criminal investigations, as the perpetrator is unaware of the DNA they have left behind. While there are multiple ways to extract touch DNA, it has been established ...
Frozen Justice: Detecting and Recovering Firearms Evidence at Snow Scenes

Kruk, Kyle J. (2023-05)

This research project identifies and explores the complexities associated with the detection and recovery of firearms evidence, namely casings, from areas in which snow is prevalent. By reviewing established crime scene ...

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