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Barry Franklin
THE FORENSIC SCIENCE EDUCATION BLOG
The blog provides specific information to help you decide if forensic science is the right choice for you. With the inside scoop on forensic science professors, schools and training programs, as well as detailed information on the steps and requirements to become a forensics professional, the Forensic EDU blog is a fine place to begin your research.
Ten Forensic Accountants Fighting White Collar Crime
September 5, 2018
Some of the greatest crime fighters are those who fly under the radar. They are not roaming the streets for criminals or getting into car chases, but rather investigating white-collar crimes.
Criminalistics vs Criminology
July 16, 2018
A criminalist collects, documents, preserves, and examines the physical evidence at a crime scene. This could be something as huge as a bus, or as tiny as a pollen grain. Criminologists, on the other hand, study why crimes occur, how they can be prevented, and the effects they have on a society.
Within the forensic community, there is a definite sense of curiosity and eagerness about the value of re-approaching older open cases with fresh eyes and new investigative tools. Crimes that baffled detectives when they occurred or were poorly investigated the first time may benefit from outside observers and modern investigative practices.
The primary use of forensic entomology is in death investigations as insect activity can reveal when, where, and sometimes how a person died. That said, forensic entomology can also assist in detecting drugs and poisons; determining the location of a crime; finding the presence and time of trauma; and even tying suspect, victim, and crime scene to each other.
The term “forensics” encompasses a number of subcategories. Many who study forensics pursue extraordinary specializations in areas such as chemistry, microbiology, and even entomology, the study of insects. Furthermore, additional sub-specialties exist within those realms.
10 Exceptional Online Legal Studies Professors
May 11, 2018
A legal studies major allows students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with all facets of the law, including legal methodologies, institutions, processes, and best practices. These professors are well-known authors, members of professional organizations, and supporting members of the community who are committed to delivering high-quality education.
What is Criminalistics? Why Study It?
March 16, 2018
The criminal justice system in America is the overarching establishment through which crimes and those who commit them are discovered, tried, and punished. A criminalist is not involved in determining the guilt or innocence of an accused individual; their job, rather, is to present an objective analysis of the evidence.
10 Awesome Forensic Psychology Professors on Twitter
March 15, 2018
These professors, who are active on Twitter, were chosen for their important contributions to research and practice at the intersection of psychology, law, and criminal justice, as well as for their prominence in influential media such as scholarly journals, books, and television programs.
Barry is Managing Editor of ForensicsColleges.com, operated by educational web publisher Sechel Ventures Partners LLC, which he co-founded. Barry was previously VP for a financial software company, and currently sits on the board of a K-8 school and lives with his wife and daughters in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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