Resources

At ForensicsColleges, we want to connect students, prospective students, and professionals to the multitude of resources available online in order to stay up-to-date on recent news and trends within the online forensics community. From cold cases to scholarships, you can find it here.

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Fire Prevention Week: An Expert Interview & Advocacy Guide

Fire safety experts confirm that while we live in uniquely challenging times, there are simple things people can do to protect their loved ones and property from home fires, wildfires, and the hazardous air quality that smoke creates.

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National Forensic Science Week 2021: An Expert’s Advocacy Guide

Both science and justice are, in essence, the pursuit of truth. Perhaps nowhere do those two areas come together more directly than in forensic science. A critical element of the justice system, forensic scientists examine and analyze evidence in order to assist in investigations that ultimately may end up in court.

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What Does “Defund the Police” Actually Mean?

“Defunding the police” means reallocating some portion of a police budget to community services such as housing, health, counseling, and education. These forms of community service have been proven to lower crime rates while also boosting public wellbeing. Unfortunately, the phrase “Defund the Police” has been subject to politicization and misinformation, and sometimes misconstrued with a call to abolish police departments.

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National Criminal Justice Month: An Advocacy Toolkit

Established by the United States Congress in 2009, March is National Criminal Justice Month, and its purpose is to promote societal awareness around the causes and consequences of crime, as well as strategies for preventing and responding to crime.

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A Guide to Fingerprints: What Information Do They Hold?

For well over a century, fingerprints have been at the cornerstone of forensic investigations in America. The resilience of this method of identification comes down to a powerful tenet that’s yet to be disproven: no two sets of fingerprints are the same.

Top Cybersecurity Threats to the US in 2021

As computers, smartphones, and networks have become more sophisticated, so have the various types of cyberattacks that they face. And an increasing reliance on connected systems means that a disruption in service can have an enormous real-world impact.