Search
Explore content from JFS, ASB, the AAFS Newsfeed, and other content using the search bar or filters.
Standard for Report Content in Forensic Toxicology
Standard for Education, Training, Continuing Education, and Certification of Forensic...
Standard for a Bloodstain Pattern Analyst’s TrainingProgram
Standard for Collection and Preservation of Document Evidence
Standard for Processing Evidence for the Detection of Friction Ridge Impressions
Standard for Training and Certification of Canine Detection of Human Remains: Human...
Psychological impact of cross‐examination on forensic scientists: A mixed‐methods study of...
This mixed‐methods research examines the emotional and cognitive impact of courtroom testimony when conducted by forensic professionals in Pakistan. In this study, 10 practitioners of different forensic fields were interviewed semi‐structurally, and 120 respondents were used to c...
Evaluating match confidence in automated face recognition via likelihood ratio...
Forensic facial examinations (FFE) primarily relies on manual image examination by trained experts using standardized protocols to identify suspects through detailed comparisons. In contrast, automated facial recognition (AFR) employs machine learning and AI algorithms to generat...
The influence of 13 weeks of burial on morphine and metabolite distribution in human...
When human remains are in an advanced stage of decomposition, drug concentrations are altered. In five decedents morphine, morphine‐3‐glucuronide (M3G), and morphine‐6‐glucuronide (M6G) concentration changes and bacterial DNA were investigated after 13 weeks of burial. Femoral bl...
2025-26 FSF Jan S. Bashinski Grant Recipient Announced
2026 Community Connections Mosaic Award Recipient Announced
The Supreme Court of Canada interprets the fitness to stand trial test in R v. Bharwani
At the core of the common law, rooted in fairness, is the principle that an accused must be "fit" or "competent" to answer charges pursued by the state. Fitness rules vary considerably across jurisdictions but generally share the requirement that the accused b...
“New kid on the block”—MDDM as a new ingredient in Ecstasy tablets
Ecstasy tablets are commonly associated with 3,4‐methylenedioxy‐methamphetamine (MDMA), but they often contain diverse psychoactive substances, including new psychoactive substances (NPS), which pose significant risks to users due to unknown composition and effects. This study an...
Developing a socio‐ecological model of risk for vicarious trauma and occupational stress...
While the forensic sciences offer versatile and rewarding careers, practitioners and administrative staff within the field report high levels of occupational stress (OS). OS stems from job tasks and requirements, workplace culture, and the broader legal system, ranging from job s...
Elevated beta‐hydroxybutyrate within a pediatric population and its associated pathology:...
Elevated beta‐hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is a marker for ketoacidosis. Post‐mortem values for the diagnosis of fatal ketoacidosis and the associated clinical and histologic findings are limited in the pediatric population. A retrospective case series of pediatric autopsy records and h...
Portable document format (PDF) image embedding and analysis: Foundational structures for...
This technical note addresses forensic challenges in analyzing how images are embedded and represented within Portable Document Format (PDF) files. It was developed to support forensic practitioners — particularly those engaged in digital image analysis — in interpreting embe...
The Education of the Next Generation Forensic Scientist
Free to AAFS members - this webinar offers a comprehensive and engaging roadmap for students pursuing careers in forensic science. By blending historical context, accreditation standards, and practical strategies to help students navigate academic choices and develop essential skills, the viewer will take away tips for the successful transition from academia to a forensic laboratory career.
