American Academy of Forensic Sciences
http://www.aafs.org
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences is a professional society dedicated to the application of science to the law.
American Board of Criminalistics
http://www.criminalistics.com/
The American Board of Criminalistics provides a peer-developed and peer-reviewed certification program, based on assessment of competency using written examinations and proficiency testing.
American College of Forensic Examiners International
http://www.acfei.com
American College of Forensic Examiners ACFEI is an educational body that provides advanced training to its members.
Basics of DNA Fingerprinting
http://protist.biology.washington.edu/fingerprint/dnaintro.html
This page was created as a class project at the University of Washington to provide to the Internet basic information on the structure and function of DNA as it relates to DNA fingerprinting.
Beginner's Primer on the Investigation of Forensic Evidence
http://www.scientific.org/tutorials/articles/kruglick/kruglick.html
Primer provides a general outline and discussion of potential legal pitfalls with respect to computer evidence.
California State Coroners Association
http://www.coroners.org
This association represents the interests of California Coroners, Sheriff-Coroners, and Medical Examiners statewide. It's site provides a wealth of useful and interesting information about the forensic sciences.
Canadian Society of Forensic Science (CSFS)
http://www.csfs.ca/index.htm
The Canadian Society of Forensic Science (CSFS) is a non-profit professional organization incorporated to maintain professional standards, and to promote the study and enhance the stature of forensic science.
Centre of Forensic Sciences (Canada)
http://www.mpss.jus.gov.on.ca/english/pub_safety/centre_forensic/about/intro.html
One of the most extensive forensic science facilities in North America, provides scientific laboratory services to support the administration of justice and public safety programs in Ontario. Law enforcement officers, crown attorneys, defence counsel, coroners, pathologists, and other official investigative agencies make use of CFS services.
Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/codis/index1.htm
The FBI Laboratory's Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) blends forensic science and computer technology into an effective tool for solving violent crimes. CODIS enables federal, state, and local crime labs to exchange and compare DNA profiles electronically, thereby linking crimes to each other and to convicted offenders.
CompuForensics for Computer Forensics
http://www.compuforensics.com/
CompuForensics provides the federal law enforcement experience and skills needed for safely locating and securing evidence at the search site as well as competently analyzing, decrypting and/or restoring data at the CompuForensics facility.
CRC press
http://www.crcpress.com
Forensic Books and Journals
Crime & Clues - Art and Science of Criminal Investigation
http://www.crimeandclues.com/
Articles on crime scene investigation, physical evidence, and other topics of interest to the investigator.
Crime Scene Investigator
http://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/index.html
The leading site on evidence collection, and preservation.
Criminal Profiling
http://www.criminalprofiling.com
Research, news and articles on Offender Profiling, Forensic Psychology, Forensics, Victimology, Violent Crime and the Psychology of Serial Killers and Violent Offenders.
Criminalistics-dot-Com
http://www.criminalistics.com
The American Board of Criminalistics provides a peer-developed and peer-reviewed certification program, based on assessment of competency using written examinations and proficiency testing.
Daubert on the Web
http://www.daubertontheweb.com/
The law on expert evidence after the Supreme Court's decision in Daubert, including analysis of the Supreme Court's later decisions in Joiner, Kumho Tire and others. Ref: Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals (92-102), 509 U.S. 579 (1993).
Death Investigation: A Guide for the Scene Investigator
http://ncjrs.org/txtfiles/167568.txt
Guidelines for death investigations.
DNA "Fingerprinting"
http://www.pollingreport.com/crime.htm#DNA
A 1998 CNN/Time Poll assessing public opinion on whether DNA samples should be taken from everyone arrested.
DNA Data Bank (Canada)
http://www.nddb-bndg.org/main_e.htm
Data Bank includes DNA profiles from young offenders as well as adult civilian and military offenders who are convicted of serious crimes. It also includes a crime scene index, containing DNA profiles from unsolved crime scenes. The information can be cross-referenced to find a match in the system.
DNA Evidence: It's in Your Genes
http://www.nolo.com/lawcenter/ency/article.cfm/objectID/B7472D69-4223-4EF7-A6A2C2DD8C00BA4B
An article describing how DNA evidence works. (Nolo Press)
DNA Fingerprinting
http://vector.cshl.org/resources/aboutdnafingerprinting.html
An introduction to DNA fingerprinting from the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
DNA Testing: An Introduction For Non-Scientists
http://www.scientific.org/tutorials/articles/riley/riley.html
The explanation of DNA testing that follows is intended as an introduction to the subject for those who may have limited backgrounds in biological science.
DNA Testing: The Next Big Crime-Busting Breakthrough
http://www.city-journal.org/html/10_1_dna_testing.html
Article by New York City Police Commissioner Howard Safir and a colleague strongly favoring extensive use of DNA evidence including taking DNA samples from everyone arrested.
Electronic Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for First Responders. 2001
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/187736.pdf
One of a series of reference guides regarding practices, procedures, and decision making processes for investigating electronic crime prepared by technical working groups of practitioners and subject matter experts who are knowledgeable about electronic crime.
Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Compliance and Enforcement
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/
The Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), working in partnership with EPA Regional Offices, State Governments, Tribal Governments and other Federal agencies, ensures compliance with the nation's environmental laws. Employing an integrated approach of compliance assistance, compliance incentives and innovative civil and criminal enforcement, OECA and its partners seek to maximize compliance and reduce threats to public health and the environment.
Evidence: The True Witness
http://library.thinkquest.org/17049/
An award-winning student-created site about forensics.
FBI Journal: Forensic Science Communications
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/fsc/current/index.htm
A forensic science journal published quarterly in January, April, July, and October by FBI Laboratory personnel as a means of communication between forensic scientists.
FBI Laboratory
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/labhome.htm
The home page of the FBI Laboratory. Includes a Handbook of Forensic Services.
FBI Laboratory: An Investigation into Laboratory Practices and Alleged Misconduct
http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/doj/oig/fbilab1/fbil1toc.htm
In recent years, certain sections of the FBI crime lab have been accused of wrongdoing and improper practices. This is Department of Justice report on its investigation of the allegations.
Fingerprint Bibliography
http://dmoz.org/Science/Science_in_Society/Forensic_Science/Fingerprints/
List of reference articles and journals maintained by the Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers (SCAFO).
Fingerprint Evidence
http://www.crimeandclues.com/fingerprints.htm
Articles and links on fingerprinting.
Fingerprint Identification
http://biometrics.cse.msu.edu/fingerprint.html
About fingerprint matching, classification, and image enhancement from Michigan State University.
FingerPrint USA
http://www.fpusa.com/
Consulting and technical services in current fingerprint biometric technologies and the development of complex automated identification systems.
Firearms ID
http://www.firearmsID.com
Provides an introduction to forensic firearms identification.
Firearms ID
http://www.firearmsid.com/
An introduction to forensic firearms identification.
Flammable and Combustible Liquid Spill/Burn Patterns
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/186634.pdf
Analysis and results of spill ignition experiments.
Forensic Art
http://www.forensicartist.com
Website dedicated to forensic art
Forensic Dentistry
http://www.cincytoothdoc.com
This site contains lots of information about forensic dentistry along with case examples.
Forensic e-symposium United Kingdom
http://www.forensic.e-symposium.com/
Forensic e-symposium includes supplier profiles, online conferences, announcements and cutting edge industry coverage.
Forensic Entomologists World Wide
http://www.uio.no/~mostarke/forens_ent/forensic_entomologists.html
This directory consists of names, email-addresses, www home pages and other information about forensic entomologists all around the world.
Forensic Identification Services (FIS)
http://www.forensicidservices.com/
Expert testimony for fingerprint evidence, crime scene analysis, and professional standards.
Forensic Mathematics
http://dna-view.com/
The best short description that I have found to describe DNA identification, and includes consulting, writing software � DNA-VIEW is used by about 50 laboratories in four continents � academic activities in mathematics, biostatistics, and recreational aspects of population genetics.
Forensic Panel, The
http://forensicpanel.com
The Forensic Panel is dedicated to the integrity of behavioral and forensic sciences in the courts with peer reviewed expert testimony, a cutting-edge journal, practice oriented teaching, and groundbreaking research.
Forensic Psychiatry and Medicine
http://www.forensic-psych.com
An article on Forensic Psychiatry & Medicine.
Forensic Science
http://www.criminology.fsu.edu/cjlinks/forensics.html
Many links to information about forensics. (Cecil Greek, FSU)
Forensic Science Resources
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/crimjust/forsci.htm
Forensic Science Reference Tools. The site has articles, and related links.
Forensic Science Service in the UK
http://www.forensic.gov.uk/forensic/entry.htm
Official website for the major provider of forensic science services to Police Forces in England and Wales. An agency of the Home Office.
Forensic Science Timeline
http://www.forensicdna.com/Timeline020702.pdf
A time of forensic history is one of the many interesting items on this webpage. You must submit your name and email address to view the timeline.
Forensic Toxicology
http://home.lightspeed.net/~abarbour/links.htm
Links to laboratories government and expert witnesses on matters related to forensic toxicology and other forensic topics.
Forensic-Evidence.com
http://www.forensic-evidence.com/
An excellented up-to-date news oriented site with articles and links regarding DNA, fingerprints, bite marks, and other subjects related to physical evidence in the courtroom.
Forensics Links
http://dir.yahoo.com/Science/Forensics/
Yahoo! page containing numerous links and descriptions of forensics sites.
Forensics Science Resources
http://www.tncrimlaw.com/forensic
This is a list of bibliographical references suggested for any person litigating forensic science evidence.
Forensics Science Society
http://www.forensic-science-society.org.uk/
This site focuses on Forensic Science conferences, literature, publications and training.
Forensics.ca
http://www.forensics.ca/links.php
A large forensic science portal by a forensics toxicologist in Canada.
Handbook of Forensic Services
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/handbook/intro.htm
Explanation of procedures for collecting and preserving evidence and a description of forensic examinations performed by the FBI crime lab. (U.S. Department of Justice)
Handbook of Forensic Services (FBI)
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/handbook/intro.htm
Describes the process by which forensic examinations are conducted at the FBI Laboratory.
History of Fingerprints
http://onin.com/fp/fphistory.html
About the uses of fingerprints from ancient times through the present.
IAFMHS International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services
http://www.iafmhs.org/
This international association focues on clinical forensic psychiatry and psychology including family violence, administrative/legal issues, research in forensic mental health (civil/criminal), violence, and abuse, as well as training and education.
Improved Analysis of DNA Short Tandem Repeats With Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (Pages 1 to 33).
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/188292a.pdf
Improved Analysis of DNA Short Tandem Repeats With Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (Pages 35 to 76).
Improved Analysis of DNA Short Tandem Repeats With Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (Pages 21 to 34).
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/188292b.pdf
From the National Criminal Justice Reference Service.
Improved Analysis of DNA Short Tandem Repeats With Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (Pages 35 to 76).
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/188292c.pdf
From the National Criminal Justice Reference Service.
Improved Analysis of DNA Short Tandem Repeats With Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry. 10/2001
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/188292.pdf
Improved Analysis of DNA Short Tandem Repeats With Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (Pages 35 to 76).
Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) Project
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/iafis.htm
Explains the history and scope of the FBI automated fingerprint collection and database.
Knowledge Solutions, LLC
http://www.corpus-delicti.com/
Knowledge Solutions is a partnership of practicing forensic professionals who have made a commitment to providing quality training, information resources and case consultations for law enforcement, the forensic sciences, the legal community, the mental health community, and any students of those or related disciplines
Kuglick's Forensic Resource and Criminal Law Search Site
http://www.kruglaw.com
Includes 1,500 forensic and criminal law links.
Latent Print Evidence Collection Guidance
http://onin.com/fp/lpcollection.html
Dos and don'ts for collecting latent fingerprints, handprints, and footprints from porous and nonporous surfaces.
Law-Forensic.com: Scientific Evidence Links
http://www.law-forensic.com/cls_sci_evidence_links.htm
This is one of several large collections of justice links related to law and forensic science on the Law-Forensic.com.
Mannhunters Forensic Artists
http://www.mannhunters.com
Provides forensic art services including composite drawing, facial reconstruction, and age progression.
Michigan State Police - Forensic Science
http://members.aol.com/stevenkl/fsdhome2.htm
The Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division at work. Links to primary scientific resources, law enforcement resources, general resources, webpage tools.
Michigan State University Pattern Recognition and Image Processing Lab
http://biometrics.cse.msu.edu/fingerprint.html
A very good site to tell you all about fingerprints.
Mistaken DNA Identification: What does it mean?
http://www.forensic-evidence.com/site/EVID/EL_DNAerror.html
An article reports on a case of mistaken DNA identity in Great Britain. It concludes that DNA evidence in general requires greater scrutiny from law enforcement, the courts and society.
National Background Check, Inc. (NBCI)
http://www.nationalbackgroundcheck.com
NBCI is an electronic fingerprinting service that uses the WebCheck technology.
National Center for Forensic Science
http://ncfs.org
The National Center for Forensic Science provides research, education, training, tools and technology to meet the current and future needs of the forensic science, investigative and criminal justice communities.
National Commission on the Future of DNA Evidence
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/topics/forensics/dna/commission/welcome.html
Mission: To maximize the value of forensic DNA Evidence in the criminal justice system.
National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC)
http://www.nfstc.org
NFSTC was established by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors in 1995 and began operating in July 1996. It is an independent not-for-profit organization.
Orange County Forensic Science Services
http://www.sheriff-forensics.ocgov.com/
This is an excellent look at forensic science from a practical law enforcement standpoint. It includes a list of forensic science acronyms, and other interesting features.
Physical Evidence
http://www.crimeandclues.com/physical.htm
Articles and links on forensic evidence.
President's DNA Initiative
http://www.dna.gov
This Initiative�Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology�has the following goals: Eliminate the current backlog of unanalyzed DNA samples and biological evidence for the most serious violent offenses - rapes, murders, and kidnappings�and for convicted offender samples needing testing. Improve crime laboratories' capacities to analyze DNA samples in a timely fashion. Stimulate research and develop new DNA technologies and advances in all forensic sciences areas. Develop training and provide assistance about the collection and use of DNA evidence to a wide variety of criminal justice professionals. Provide access to appropriate post-conviction DNA testing of crime scene evidence not tested at the time of trial. Ensure that DNA forensic technology is used to its full potential to solve missing persons cases and identify human remains. Protect the innocent.
Psychiatry and the Law
http://bama.ua.edu/~jhooper/
Forensic psychiatry resources
Psychiatry and the Law
http://bama.ua.edu/~jhooper/tableofc.html
Table of Contents for J.F. Hooper's Forensic Psychiatry Resource
Raising the Bar: The Impact of DNA Testing on the Field of Forensics
http://www.schmalleger.com/pubs/LS2001-2_4.pdf
by Margaret A. Berger, J.D. From Perspectives on Crime and Justice 2000-2001 Lecture Series (NIJ March 2002)
Recovered Memory Project
http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Taubman_Center/Recovmem/Archive.html
The Recovered Memory Project is an Internet-based research project, directed by Professor Ross E. Cheit of the Taubman Center for Public Policy and American Institutions at Brown University.
Reddy's Forensic Page
http://www.forensicpage.com/
A huge collection of lins related to forensics.
Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence 2d ed.
http://www.fjc.gov/public/pdf.nsf/lookup/sciman00.pdf/$file/sciman00.pdf
Book is abailable online in its entirety at no charge.
Scientific Working Group On Digital Evidence
http://ncfs.org/swgde/aboutUs.html
SWGDE�s mission is to establish and promulgate accepted forensic guidelines and definitions for the handling of digital evidence.
Scientific Working Group on Imaging Technologies (SWGIT),
http://www.theiai.org/guidelines/swgit/
The Scientific Working Group on Imaging Technologies (SWGIT), was created to provide leadership to the law enforcement community by developing guidelines for good practices for the use of imaging technologies within the criminal justice system.
Shoe print & Tire Track Examination Resources
http://members.aol.com/varfee/mastssite/
Footwear and tire track examination
Southern Association of Forensic Scientists (SAFS)
http://www.southernforensic.org
The home page of SAFS, a professional organization of forensic scientists from the southern region of the United States.
Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers
http://www.scafo.org/
The website of SCAFO offers extensive information on fingerprint technology.
SWGFAST (Fingerprints)
http://www.swgfast.org/
The Scientific Working Group on Friction Analysis and Technology (SWGFAST) documents are officially published in the Journal of Forensic Identification. For the convenience of interested parties, the documents are reformatted and included on the SWGFAST website.
Unrealized Potential of DNA Testing
http://www.ncjrs.org/txtfiles/170596.txt
Although DNA testing has accomplished a great deal in opening up new sources of forensic evidence, its full potential to identify perpetrators and exonerate people falsely convicted has yet to be realized. For this to be done requires further advances in testing technology and in systems to collect and process the evidence. This article reports on some of the advances that are now under way.
Use of DNA in Identification
http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/AB/BA/Use_of_DNA_Identification.html
an excerpt from a talk given by Dr. Eric S. Lander at the "Winding Your Way through DNA" symposium, which took place at the University of California San Francisco in 1992. Dr. Lander is a professor in the Department of Biology at MIT and the Director of the MIT Center for Genome Research.
Wrongful Death Institute
http://www.wrongfuldeathinstitute.com
Multi-disciplinary, nationwide Institute provides expert evaluation services in cases surrounding suspicious deaths and forensic science issues.
Zeno's Forensic Site
http://forensic.to/forensic.html
The biggest, most linked to, most well known forensics portal online: Employment, discussion groups, news, associations and more.
SHOW ALL CATEGORIES
http://www.aafs.org
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences is a professional society dedicated to the application of science to the law.
American Board of Criminalistics
http://www.criminalistics.com/
The American Board of Criminalistics provides a peer-developed and peer-reviewed certification program, based on assessment of competency using written examinations and proficiency testing.
American College of Forensic Examiners International
http://www.acfei.com
American College of Forensic Examiners ACFEI is an educational body that provides advanced training to its members.
Basics of DNA Fingerprinting
http://protist.biology.washington.edu/fingerprint/dnaintro.html
This page was created as a class project at the University of Washington to provide to the Internet basic information on the structure and function of DNA as it relates to DNA fingerprinting.
Beginner's Primer on the Investigation of Forensic Evidence
http://www.scientific.org/tutorials/articles/kruglick/kruglick.html
Primer provides a general outline and discussion of potential legal pitfalls with respect to computer evidence.
California State Coroners Association
http://www.coroners.org
This association represents the interests of California Coroners, Sheriff-Coroners, and Medical Examiners statewide. It's site provides a wealth of useful and interesting information about the forensic sciences.
Canadian Society of Forensic Science (CSFS)
http://www.csfs.ca/index.htm
The Canadian Society of Forensic Science (CSFS) is a non-profit professional organization incorporated to maintain professional standards, and to promote the study and enhance the stature of forensic science.
Centre of Forensic Sciences (Canada)
http://www.mpss.jus.gov.on.ca/english/pub_safety/centre_forensic/about/intro.html
One of the most extensive forensic science facilities in North America, provides scientific laboratory services to support the administration of justice and public safety programs in Ontario. Law enforcement officers, crown attorneys, defence counsel, coroners, pathologists, and other official investigative agencies make use of CFS services.
Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/codis/index1.htm
The FBI Laboratory's Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) blends forensic science and computer technology into an effective tool for solving violent crimes. CODIS enables federal, state, and local crime labs to exchange and compare DNA profiles electronically, thereby linking crimes to each other and to convicted offenders.
CompuForensics for Computer Forensics
http://www.compuforensics.com/
CompuForensics provides the federal law enforcement experience and skills needed for safely locating and securing evidence at the search site as well as competently analyzing, decrypting and/or restoring data at the CompuForensics facility.
CRC press
http://www.crcpress.com
Forensic Books and Journals
Crime & Clues - Art and Science of Criminal Investigation
http://www.crimeandclues.com/
Articles on crime scene investigation, physical evidence, and other topics of interest to the investigator.
Crime Scene Investigator
http://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/index.html
The leading site on evidence collection, and preservation.
Criminal Profiling
http://www.criminalprofiling.com
Research, news and articles on Offender Profiling, Forensic Psychology, Forensics, Victimology, Violent Crime and the Psychology of Serial Killers and Violent Offenders.
Criminalistics-dot-Com
http://www.criminalistics.com
The American Board of Criminalistics provides a peer-developed and peer-reviewed certification program, based on assessment of competency using written examinations and proficiency testing.
Daubert on the Web
http://www.daubertontheweb.com/
The law on expert evidence after the Supreme Court's decision in Daubert, including analysis of the Supreme Court's later decisions in Joiner, Kumho Tire and others. Ref: Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals (92-102), 509 U.S. 579 (1993).
Death Investigation: A Guide for the Scene Investigator
http://ncjrs.org/txtfiles/167568.txt
Guidelines for death investigations.
DNA "Fingerprinting"
http://www.pollingreport.com/crime.htm#DNA
A 1998 CNN/Time Poll assessing public opinion on whether DNA samples should be taken from everyone arrested.
DNA Data Bank (Canada)
http://www.nddb-bndg.org/main_e.htm
Data Bank includes DNA profiles from young offenders as well as adult civilian and military offenders who are convicted of serious crimes. It also includes a crime scene index, containing DNA profiles from unsolved crime scenes. The information can be cross-referenced to find a match in the system.
DNA Evidence: It's in Your Genes
http://www.nolo.com/lawcenter/ency/article.cfm/objectID/B7472D69-4223-4EF7-A6A2C2DD8C00BA4B
An article describing how DNA evidence works. (Nolo Press)
DNA Fingerprinting
http://vector.cshl.org/resources/aboutdnafingerprinting.html
An introduction to DNA fingerprinting from the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
DNA Testing: An Introduction For Non-Scientists
http://www.scientific.org/tutorials/articles/riley/riley.html
The explanation of DNA testing that follows is intended as an introduction to the subject for those who may have limited backgrounds in biological science.
DNA Testing: The Next Big Crime-Busting Breakthrough
http://www.city-journal.org/html/10_1_dna_testing.html
Article by New York City Police Commissioner Howard Safir and a colleague strongly favoring extensive use of DNA evidence including taking DNA samples from everyone arrested.
Electronic Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for First Responders. 2001
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/187736.pdf
One of a series of reference guides regarding practices, procedures, and decision making processes for investigating electronic crime prepared by technical working groups of practitioners and subject matter experts who are knowledgeable about electronic crime.
Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Compliance and Enforcement
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/
The Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), working in partnership with EPA Regional Offices, State Governments, Tribal Governments and other Federal agencies, ensures compliance with the nation's environmental laws. Employing an integrated approach of compliance assistance, compliance incentives and innovative civil and criminal enforcement, OECA and its partners seek to maximize compliance and reduce threats to public health and the environment.
Evidence: The True Witness http://library.thinkquest.org/17049/
An award-winning student-created site about forensics.
FBI Journal: Forensic Science Communications
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/fsc/current/index.htm
A forensic science journal published quarterly in January, April, July, and October by FBI Laboratory personnel as a means of communication between forensic scientists.
FBI Laboratory
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/labhome.htm
The home page of the FBI Laboratory. Includes a Handbook of Forensic Services.
FBI Laboratory: An Investigation into Laboratory Practices and Alleged Misconduct
http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/doj/oig/fbilab1/fbil1toc.htm
In recent years, certain sections of the FBI crime lab have been accused of wrongdoing and improper practices. This is Department of Justice report on its investigation of the allegations.
Fingerprint Bibliography
http://dmoz.org/Science/Science_in_Society/Forensic_Science/Fingerprints/
List of reference articles and journals maintained by the Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers (SCAFO).
Fingerprint Evidence
http://www.crimeandclues.com/fingerprints.htm
Articles and links on fingerprinting.
Fingerprint Identification
http://biometrics.cse.msu.edu/fingerprint.html
About fingerprint matching, classification, and image enhancement from Michigan State University.
FingerPrint USA
http://www.fpusa.com/
Consulting and technical services in current fingerprint biometric technologies and the development of complex automated identification systems.
Firearms ID
http://www.firearmsID.com
Provides an introduction to forensic firearms identification.
Firearms ID
http://www.firearmsid.com/
An introduction to forensic firearms identification.
Flammable and Combustible Liquid Spill/Burn Patterns
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/186634.pdf
Analysis and results of spill ignition experiments.
Forensic Art
http://www.forensicartist.com
Website dedicated to forensic art
Forensic Dentistry
http://www.cincytoothdoc.com
This site contains lots of information about forensic dentistry along with case examples.
Forensic e-symposium United Kingdom
http://www.forensic.e-symposium.com/
Forensic e-symposium includes supplier profiles, online conferences, announcements and cutting edge industry coverage.
Forensic Entomologists World Wide
http://www.uio.no/~mostarke/forens_ent/forensic_entomologists.html
This directory consists of names, email-addresses, www home pages and other information about forensic entomologists all around the world.
Forensic Identification Services (FIS)
http://www.forensicidservices.com/
Expert testimony for fingerprint evidence, crime scene analysis, and professional standards.
Forensic Mathematics
http://dna-view.com/
The best short description that I have found to describe DNA identification, and includes consulting, writing software � DNA-VIEW is used by about 50 laboratories in four continents � academic activities in mathematics, biostatistics, and recreational aspects of population genetics.
Forensic Panel, The
http://forensicpanel.com
The Forensic Panel is dedicated to the integrity of behavioral and forensic sciences in the courts with peer reviewed expert testimony, a cutting-edge journal, practice oriented teaching, and groundbreaking research.
Forensic Psychiatry and Medicine
http://www.forensic-psych.com
An article on Forensic Psychiatry & Medicine.
Forensic Science
http://www.criminology.fsu.edu/cjlinks/forensics.html
Many links to information about forensics. (Cecil Greek, FSU)
Forensic Science Resources
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/crimjust/forsci.htm
Forensic Science Reference Tools. The site has articles, and related links.
Forensic Science Service in the UK
http://www.forensic.gov.uk/forensic/entry.htm
Official website for the major provider of forensic science services to Police Forces in England and Wales. An agency of the Home Office.
Forensic Science Timeline
http://www.forensicdna.com/Timeline020702.pdf
A time of forensic history is one of the many interesting items on this webpage. You must submit your name and email address to view the timeline.
Forensic Toxicology
http://home.lightspeed.net/~abarbour/links.htm
Links to laboratories government and expert witnesses on matters related to forensic toxicology and other forensic topics.
Forensic-Evidence.com
http://www.forensic-evidence.com/
An excellented up-to-date news oriented site with articles and links regarding DNA, fingerprints, bite marks, and other subjects related to physical evidence in the courtroom.
Forensics Links
http://dir.yahoo.com/Science/Forensics/
Yahoo! page containing numerous links and descriptions of forensics sites.
Forensics Science Resources
http://www.tncrimlaw.com/forensic
This is a list of bibliographical references suggested for any person litigating forensic science evidence.
Forensics Science Society
http://www.forensic-science-society.org.uk/
This site focuses on Forensic Science conferences, literature, publications and training.
Forensics.ca
http://www.forensics.ca/links.php
A large forensic science portal by a forensics toxicologist in Canada.
Handbook of Forensic Services
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/handbook/intro.htm
Explanation of procedures for collecting and preserving evidence and a description of forensic examinations performed by the FBI crime lab. (U.S. Department of Justice)
Handbook of Forensic Services (FBI)
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/handbook/intro.htm
Describes the process by which forensic examinations are conducted at the FBI Laboratory.
History of Fingerprints
http://onin.com/fp/fphistory.html
About the uses of fingerprints from ancient times through the present.
IAFMHS International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services
http://www.iafmhs.org/
This international association focues on clinical forensic psychiatry and psychology including family violence, administrative/legal issues, research in forensic mental health (civil/criminal), violence, and abuse, as well as training and education.
Improved Analysis of DNA Short Tandem Repeats With Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (Pages 1 to 33).
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/188292a.pdf
Improved Analysis of DNA Short Tandem Repeats With Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (Pages 35 to 76).
Improved Analysis of DNA Short Tandem Repeats With Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (Pages 21 to 34).
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/188292b.pdf
From the National Criminal Justice Reference Service.
Improved Analysis of DNA Short Tandem Repeats With Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (Pages 35 to 76).
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/188292c.pdf
From the National Criminal Justice Reference Service.
Improved Analysis of DNA Short Tandem Repeats With Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry. 10/2001
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/188292.pdf
Improved Analysis of DNA Short Tandem Repeats With Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (Pages 35 to 76).
Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) Project
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/iafis.htm
Explains the history and scope of the FBI automated fingerprint collection and database.
Knowledge Solutions, LLC
http://www.corpus-delicti.com/
Knowledge Solutions is a partnership of practicing forensic professionals who have made a commitment to providing quality training, information resources and case consultations for law enforcement, the forensic sciences, the legal community, the mental health community, and any students of those or related disciplines
Kuglick's Forensic Resource and Criminal Law Search Site
http://www.kruglaw.com
Includes 1,500 forensic and criminal law links.
Latent Print Evidence Collection Guidance
http://onin.com/fp/lpcollection.html
Dos and don'ts for collecting latent fingerprints, handprints, and footprints from porous and nonporous surfaces.
Law-Forensic.com: Scientific Evidence Links
http://www.law-forensic.com/cls_sci_evidence_links.htm
This is one of several large collections of justice links related to law and forensic science on the Law-Forensic.com.
Mannhunters Forensic Artists
http://www.mannhunters.com
Provides forensic art services including composite drawing, facial reconstruction, and age progression.
Michigan State Police - Forensic Science
http://members.aol.com/stevenkl/fsdhome2.htm
The Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division at work. Links to primary scientific resources, law enforcement resources, general resources, webpage tools.
Michigan State University Pattern Recognition and Image Processing Lab
http://biometrics.cse.msu.edu/fingerprint.html
A very good site to tell you all about fingerprints.
Mistaken DNA Identification: What does it mean?
http://www.forensic-evidence.com/site/EVID/EL_DNAerror.html
An article reports on a case of mistaken DNA identity in Great Britain. It concludes that DNA evidence in general requires greater scrutiny from law enforcement, the courts and society.
National Background Check, Inc. (NBCI)
http://www.nationalbackgroundcheck.com
NBCI is an electronic fingerprinting service that uses the WebCheck technology.
National Center for Forensic Science
http://ncfs.org
The National Center for Forensic Science provides research, education, training, tools and technology to meet the current and future needs of the forensic science, investigative and criminal justice communities.
National Commission on the Future of DNA Evidence
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/topics/forensics/dna/commission/welcome.html
Mission: To maximize the value of forensic DNA Evidence in the criminal justice system.
National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC)
http://www.nfstc.org
NFSTC was established by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors in 1995 and began operating in July 1996. It is an independent not-for-profit organization.
Orange County Forensic Science Services
http://www.sheriff-forensics.ocgov.com/
This is an excellent look at forensic science from a practical law enforcement standpoint. It includes a list of forensic science acronyms, and other interesting features.
Physical Evidence
http://www.crimeandclues.com/physical.htm
Articles and links on forensic evidence.
President's DNA Initiative
http://www.dna.gov
This Initiative�Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology�has the following goals: Eliminate the current backlog of unanalyzed DNA samples and biological evidence for the most serious violent offenses - rapes, murders, and kidnappings�and for convicted offender samples needing testing. Improve crime laboratories' capacities to analyze DNA samples in a timely fashion. Stimulate research and develop new DNA technologies and advances in all forensic sciences areas. Develop training and provide assistance about the collection and use of DNA evidence to a wide variety of criminal justice professionals. Provide access to appropriate post-conviction DNA testing of crime scene evidence not tested at the time of trial. Ensure that DNA forensic technology is used to its full potential to solve missing persons cases and identify human remains. Protect the innocent.
Psychiatry and the Law
http://bama.ua.edu/~jhooper/
Forensic psychiatry resources
Psychiatry and the Law
http://bama.ua.edu/~jhooper/tableofc.html
Table of Contents for J.F. Hooper's Forensic Psychiatry Resource
Raising the Bar: The Impact of DNA Testing on the Field of Forensics
http://www.schmalleger.com/pubs/LS2001-2_4.pdf
by Margaret A. Berger, J.D. From Perspectives on Crime and Justice 2000-2001 Lecture Series (NIJ March 2002)
Recovered Memory Project
http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Taubman_Center/Recovmem/Archive.html
The Recovered Memory Project is an Internet-based research project, directed by Professor Ross E. Cheit of the Taubman Center for Public Policy and American Institutions at Brown University.
Reddy's Forensic Page
http://www.forensicpage.com/
A huge collection of lins related to forensics.
Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence 2d ed.
http://www.fjc.gov/public/pdf.nsf/lookup/sciman00.pdf/$file/sciman00.pdf
Book is abailable online in its entirety at no charge.
Scientific Working Group On Digital Evidence
http://ncfs.org/swgde/aboutUs.html
SWGDE�s mission is to establish and promulgate accepted forensic guidelines and definitions for the handling of digital evidence.
Scientific Working Group on Imaging Technologies (SWGIT),
http://www.theiai.org/guidelines/swgit/
The Scientific Working Group on Imaging Technologies (SWGIT), was created to provide leadership to the law enforcement community by developing guidelines for good practices for the use of imaging technologies within the criminal justice system.
Shoe print & Tire Track Examination Resources
http://members.aol.com/varfee/mastssite/
Footwear and tire track examination
Southern Association of Forensic Scientists (SAFS)
http://www.southernforensic.org
The home page of SAFS, a professional organization of forensic scientists from the southern region of the United States.
Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers
http://www.scafo.org/
The website of SCAFO offers extensive information on fingerprint technology.
SWGFAST (Fingerprints)
http://www.swgfast.org/
The Scientific Working Group on Friction Analysis and Technology (SWGFAST) documents are officially published in the Journal of Forensic Identification. For the convenience of interested parties, the documents are reformatted and included on the SWGFAST website.
Unrealized Potential of DNA Testing
http://www.ncjrs.org/txtfiles/170596.txt
Although DNA testing has accomplished a great deal in opening up new sources of forensic evidence, its full potential to identify perpetrators and exonerate people falsely convicted has yet to be realized. For this to be done requires further advances in testing technology and in systems to collect and process the evidence. This article reports on some of the advances that are now under way.
Use of DNA in Identification
http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/AB/BA/Use_of_DNA_Identification.html
an excerpt from a talk given by Dr. Eric S. Lander at the "Winding Your Way through DNA" symposium, which took place at the University of California San Francisco in 1992. Dr. Lander is a professor in the Department of Biology at MIT and the Director of the MIT Center for Genome Research.
Wrongful Death Institute
http://www.wrongfuldeathinstitute.com
Multi-disciplinary, nationwide Institute provides expert evaluation services in cases surrounding suspicious deaths and forensic science issues.
Zeno's Forensic Site
http://forensic.to/forensic.html
The biggest, most linked to, most well known forensics portal online: Employment, discussion groups, news, associations and more.
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