Eight Sources of Bias That May Impact Decision Making
Decision making is central to forensic science. Yet, even highly trained professionals can be influenced by cognitive bias. These subconscious influences can stem from how…
Why Cognitive Bias Matters in Forensic Decision Making
Decisions made by forensic professionals can influence investigations, legal proceedings, and how evidence is understood in court. Because of these high stakes, forensic decision making…
Top Forensic Lab Nonconformities and How to Avoid Them
For forensic laboratories, maintaining compliance is not just about passing an assessment; it is about assuring the integrity, reliability, and defensibility of results. Yet, even…
What Is the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT)?
Forensic toxicology is the identification and quantification of biological samples (such as blood, urine, or tissue) for the presence of toxins— including drugs, alcohols, and…
Rapid DNA and Forensic Laboratory Accreditation
Rapid DNA or Rapid DNA analysis is a fully automated process of developing a DNA profile in 1-2 hours. This technology has the ability to…