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Nov 28, 2022

The Department of Justice announced its forensic science funding initiatives for the coming year.  In this episode, we discuss the lack of funding and political support for nonDNA disciplines and the problems it causes for America' crime laboratories.

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DOJ Announcement

Debbie Smith Act

Paul Coverdell...


Nov 14, 2022

In this episode, John Collins seeks to inform a newer generation of forensic science professionals about the Innocence Network and the post-conviction litigation enterprise. 

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Crime Lab Report (By John Collins, 2019)

Gallup on Public Death Penalty Opinion

Dr. Jon Gould on Erroneous Convictions

Gary...


Nov 1, 2022

Recorded from the site of the 33rd International Symposium on Human Identification in Washington, DC, John Collins discusses the growing concern of laboratory decision-makers about the skills of scientists to perform effectively on the witness stand. Are we developing our forensic scientists the right way, and are...