http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu University of Florida Forensic Science Blog Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:34:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For those of you already in forensic practice, you are probably well aware that there exists a colossal quantity of literature and resources involving forensic science. The overwhelming amount of available data impedes efficient research and fact finding. The National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law (NCSTL) at Stetson University ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2008/04/14/free-forensic-research-tool-available-online/ For those who are interested, check out the President's recap of the current administration's drug policy and what is in store for the future: Announcement of Radio Address During his weekly national radio address tomorrow, President Bush will release his 2008 National Drug Control Strategy. The 2008 ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2008/02/29/ondcp-podcast/ This story was passed on to me recently: Police Identify Victim with Forensic Sculptor About 5 years ago, I attended my first American Academy of Forensic Sciences annual conference and picked up a text on Forensic Art. This mixture of science, artistic ability, and incredible aptitude for the human form ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2008/01/12/the-magic-of-forensic-art/ Brad Baugh - graduate of the UF Forensic Science Distance Learning Programs - answered questions for students interested in forensic science studies at Oregon State University on Friday. Forensic Science seems to be such a hot topic these days any information sessions like this easily generate a lot of ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2007/10/15/alumnus-brad-baugh-speaks-out/ A mock crime scene exhibit was set up at the American College of Forensic Examiners conference in Kansas City, MO. Attendees examine the clues and enter a drawing by naming who they believe committed the crime. Was it suicide or murder? Here are the suspects: Madeline Perez, victim ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2007/10/04/who-killed-madeline-perez/ Fall Annual Meetings The UF Forensic Science Program is visiting two conferences this fall. We hope to meet forensic professionals who may be interested in learning about the award winning UF Forensic Science Online Programs. We also hope to meet up with some of our students who live across the U.S. The ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2007/10/02/uf-forensic-science-at-upcoming-conferences/ This headline just hit this morning: NY Times "Exoneration Using DNA Brings Change in Legal System" More of what we already know, but it's good to see encouraging words in print. http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2007/10/02/dna-exoneration-continues-to-make-big-impact/ Earlier today, a college student was arrested for disturbing the peace at Sen. John Kerry's town meeting at the University of Florida. During the arrest event, the University of Florida Police Department (UFPD) officers utilized taser technology to restrain the student. The fallout seems to be impending as the word ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2007/09/17/police-use-of-force-in-a-college-town/ This was just forwarded to me - DNA Funds Misused It has been quite some time since I have seen good news in the press referencing crime labs. When the new census of publicly funded crime labs comes out, I fear that stories such as these will work against those trying ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2007/09/07/more-negative-crime-lab-news/ This is hot off of the presses and quite interesting:  http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070716/ap_on_bi_ge/workers_drug_use http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2007/07/16/workplace-drug-use/