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Guide to Latent Print Examination and Friction Ridge Analysis
The concept of ridge processing is fairly well known, but even the biggest law junkies and CSI fans may not realize just how complicated—albeit promising—the field of forensic print analysis can be. Learn more about the method and the professionals who use it here.
Guide to Forensic Investigations: Trace Evidence, Ballistics, Toxicology, and DNA
This guide examines the bright career outlook in forensic science and related occupations, as well as accredited educational programs, professional certification, and top employers across four high-growth forensic science subfields: trace evidence, ballistics, toxicology, and DNA.
What Can I Do with a Master’s in Criminal Justice (MCJ/MSCJ)?
While many assume that a degree in criminal justice leads to a career in law enforcement, this is only the tip of the iceberg. Learn more.
25 Police Departments that Embrace Forensic Science
Although police officers depend on forensic science to be able to accurately solve cases, not every city truly embraces forensic scientists as full members of the investigation team. Fortunately, some of the best police departments in the US are making aggressive moves to increase the access that officers have to skilled forensic professionals.
Guide to Criminal & Forensic Psychology
According to the APA, forensic psychology is “the application of clinical specialties to the legal arena” and the very breadth of this definition helps to explain why there are so many different opportunities and paths in the field.
5 Cybercrimes on the Rise in 2015
From the hacking of female celebrities’ phones to the massive cyberattack on Sony that ignited geopolitical tensions, it’s clear that cybercrime is on the rise and here to stay. Like diseases which evolve to render antibiotics ineffective, the nature of these crimes adapts in response to improving cybersecurity tactics, and the sheer variety and hybrid nature of virtual thefts, denials of service, and other methods is unprecedented.
Education Guide: Computer, Mobile and Network Forensics
Everything from health records to personal correspondence now comes in its own digital package and can easily be transmitted to any corner of the globe with just the push of a button, and while this certainly makes things convenient for everyday activities, it can also be a convenient conduit for criminal activity.
Top Online Forensic Psychology Programs
Find a list of top online master’s degrees in forensic psychology, and learn more about their curricula and online experience.