Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek

Episode 56 - Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio   Crime Scene Today is every Thursday at 11AM on irlonestar.com   Donate to Crime Scene Today - https://irlonestar.kindful.com/?campaign=1235169   For more information on the show visit https://irlonestar.com/cst   Contact us today at http://www.crimescenetoday.com/   ===== This show is owned and produced by Lone Star Community Radio. For more information on sponsorships and other shows, please visit them online at https://irlonestar.com

Episode 55 - Mike Alexander - Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio We are honored to have Michael Alexander with us today, sharing his invaluable insights gained from his extensive background as a police officer, police chief, city manager, life coach, and mentor. With a wealth of experience under his belt, Michael sheds light on the significance and relevance of coaching, mentoring, and succession planning in the realms of leadership and life. As a highly sought-after national speaker and instructor, he has assisted numerous government and corporate organizations in cultivating their leaders. Crime Scene Today is every Thursday at 11AM on irlonestar.com Donate to Crime Scene Today - https://irlonestar.kindful.com/?campaign=1235169 For more information on the show visit https://irlonestar.com/cst Contact us today at http://www.crimescenetoday.com/ ===== This show is owned and produced by Lone Star Community Radio. For more information on sponsorships and other shows, please visit them online at https://irlonestar.com

Episode 54 - Jack Flanders - Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio Our guest today is Jack Flanders, who will enlighten us about the role of a fingerprint examiner, including the necessary educational qualifications and the daily responsibilities involved. Furthermore, Jack will share his fascinating research involving infrared photography, bandpass filters, and lasers. He will delve into the techniques employed when dealing with challenging surfaces and emphasize the importance of utilizing every available tool to obtain identifiable fingerprints. Crime Scene Today is every Thursday at 11AM on irlonestar.com Donate to Crime Scene Today - https://irlonestar.kindful.com/?campaign=1235169 For more information on the show visit https://irlonestar.com/cst Contact us today at http://www.crimescenetoday.com/ ===== This show is owned and produced by Lone Star Community Radio. For more information on sponsorships and other shows, please visit them online at https://irlonestar.com

Episode 53 – Zack Kowalske - Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio Zack Kowalkse, the renowned author of the recently published book titled “Gaming the Reaper,” has made his work available on Amazon. Apart from being an accomplished writer, Zack possesses a diverse set of professional roles, including that of a Detective, Crime Scene investigator, and Ph.D. candidate. He is currently engrossed in completing his dissertation, which delves into analyzing bloodstain patterns on various surfaces and in different environments. Notably, Zack's expertise extends beyond traditional boundaries, as he has collaborated with NASA to explore the behavior of blood in zero gravity conditions. During a captivating encounter at the Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction, we had the privilege of catching up with Zack and delving into the numerous projects and research endeavors he is currently undertaking. Crime Scene Today is every Thursday at 11AM on irlonestar.com Donate to Crime Scene Today - https://irlonestar.kindful.com/?campaign=1235169 For more information on the show visit https://irlonestar.com/cst Contact us today at http://www.crimescenetoday.com/ ===== This show is owned and produced by Lone Star Community Radio. For more information on sponsorships and other shows, please visit them online at https://irlonestar.com

Retired Lieutenant Ryan Herring joins as co-host to talk about some of the issues facing law enforcement with recruiting. Ryan also discusses some of the impacts seen in Austin and other areas by defunding the police. Crime Scene Today is every Thursday at 11AM on irlonestar.com Donate to Crime Scene Today - https://irlonestar.kindful.com/?campaign=1235169 For more information on the show visit https://irlonestar.com/cst Contact us today at http://www.crimescenetoday.com/ ===== This show is owned and produced by Lone Star Community Radio. For more information on sponsorships and other shows, please visit them online at https://irlonestar.com

4.14.22 - Janet Teague - Crime Scene Today On April 14th, 2022 we will get an opportunity to have Janet Teague on the show Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio. Author of The Bible and the Badges: Blessed are the Peacemakers. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Janet Teague has over three decades of serving in law enforcement. She is a retired sergeant with Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and now a chaplain with MCSO and Justice Of The Peace Pct 1. She is a minister with assemblies of God, a co-pastor with faith-based Hope and Healing for Warriors Ministry, where she has witnessed astonishing recoveries and changes in lives that medicine would call impossible. The ministry is making a difference by encouraging, supporting, and overseeing recoveries in the lives of our local warriors. She has seen the dead brought back to life. She has felt God's loving hand during the moment lives have passed. This book weaves spiritual truths together with stories of many encounters with the divine. God gave Janet a mission to minister. There are many things in these pages that will speak to your heart. Hope and Healing for Warriors (https: //hopeandhealingforwarriors.com) is a ministry that encourages and supports warriors to find strength, make connections, and change their lives. A faith-based support system sharing strength and recovery for military, police officers, first responders, and those who suffer from life-changing events (PTSD). Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com ----- Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ ---- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFRMt9vr5RIl-An1ybKtPQQ... Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlonestar/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOnpuoFAT-2dbPHjh80GeQ... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/crimescenetoday This show is owned and produced by Lone Star Community Radio. For more information on sponsorships and other shows, please visit them online at https://irlonestar.com

I had the opportunity to sit down with Tom Bevel at the Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction conference in Westminster, Colorado this past week. Tom is a legend in the crime scene community and was one of the founders of ACSR and IABPA (International Association for Blood Pattern Analysts). We talk about the creation of these organizations and the advances in forensics along with challenges from testifying in other parts of the world. CPT Tom Bevel (Ret.) is President of Bevel, Gardner and Associates Inc. a forensic education and consulting company. He retired after 27 years with the Oklahoma City Police Department. His last assignment was the Commander of the Homicide, Robbery, Missing Persons, and the Unsolved Homicide Units. Captain Bevel (Ret.) holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in the Administration of Criminal Justice. He is a graduate of the Scenes of Crime Course, Hendon, England; the Technical Investigations Course, Central U.S. Police Institute, Oklahoma State University at Oklahoma City, OK; the FBI National Academy, and the Post-Graduate Medical-Legal Course London Medical College, London, England. Captain Bevel (Ret.) is a charter member of the FBI Scientific Workgroup on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (SWGSTAIN) and served on the Board of Directors from 2002 through 2009; he is a Fellow of the Association For Crime Scene Reconstruction (ACSR); a Distinguished Member of the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA); on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Forensic Identification; and a member of the Southwestern Association of Forensic Scientists (SWAFS); and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS); he serves on the Board of Advisors for the Master of Forensic Science program for the University of Central Oklahoma. Mr. Bevel is the charter President for both the IABPA & ACSR and is a Distinguished Member of the IAI. Captain Bevel (Ret.) has served as a crime scene consultant in over 46 U.S. States and 9 foreign countries. He has been qualified as an expert in crime scene reconstruction and bloodstain pattern analysis in both state and federal courts.

In episode 49 we talk to Bradon Epstein about the challenges in today's investigations involving video, which is nearly every investigation. Brandon Epstein has been a law enforcement officer since 2007 and has performed digital forensic examinations since 2014. Brandon has an MS degree in Recording Arts – emphasis in Media Forensics from the National Center for Media Forensics at the University of Colorado Denver and holds numerous digital forensic certifications. He is active with many professional organizations, including the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE), the IAI Forensic Video Certification Board, the IACP Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Committee, the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC), and ASTM Committee E30 on Forensic Science. Brandon is an adjunct instructor in the Forensic Science program at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and regularly provides digital forensic instruction to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers nationwide and internationally.

Eugene Liscio is the founder of ai2-3D and is a graduate of the Aerospace Engineering Program at Ryerson Polytechnic University.  Eugene is a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario and is an Adjunct Professor [...]

Chief prosecutor Shanna Redwine, Sergeant Todd Hoff, and Detective Robert Espinosajoin me to discuss the handling of violent crimes against children using the multidisciplinary process. They give insight into what agencies are involved in the [...]

Episode 46 – Othram Inc. CEO David Mittelman. – Crime Scene Today David Mittelman founded and is the CEO of Orthram; a DNA genetics lab focused on forensics in cold case homicides and unidentified remains. [...]

Ashley Church and Erin West join me to discuss the current issues facing crime labs and crime scene investigators training. Ashley and Erin co-founded Gap Science after seeing a need to address field training for [...]

Whitney discusses her thesis on the mental and physical impact on crime scene investigators responding to horrific scenes throughout their careers. Whitney also discusses her recent experience at the Association of Crime Scene Reconstruction conference [...]

Episode 43 – True Crime – Conviction of Former Priest Manuel La Rosa- Lopez Prosecutors Nancy Hebert and Wesley LeRouax will join us on February 11th, 2021, to talk to us about a case they [...]

On January 14th, 2021 Tyler Dunman will be joining us from The Human Trafficking Institute as we recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Prior to joining The Institute, Tyler served as a prosecutor in Texas for [...]

Episode 41 – Chief Stephen Phillips – Montgomery ISD Recently promoted Chief Stephen Phillips from Montgomery ISD Police Department joins us on December 10th at 11 am on Crime Scene Today to talk to us [...]

On December 3rd, we are talking with Cheif Ken Theis, who has worked for the Humble Police Department since he was 19 years old and recently, in October of 2020, made Chief of the department. [...]

November 19th, 2020 – Many changes are happening in the country related to law enforcement. I will give some opinions and insight on the decriminalization of heroin, cocaine, and meth. The larger departments facing budget [...]

This week we are talking to Echo Hutson. The lead prosecutor and advocate for domestic violence prosecution in Montgomery County, TX. Echo has joined us on the show before on Episode 19. During this episode, [...]

Texas Association of Property and Evidence Inventory Technicians had their conference this week in San Antonio, TX. TAPEIT was created by Kolean Dean in 1997 to create standards and training for those who managed evidence [...]

Fire Marshal’s responded to a house fire and found a deceased male inside. The homeowner a 55-year-old male was taken for an autopsy and found to have been murdered after bullets were found in his [...]

Episode 35 – True Crime – The Murder of Rodney Earl Shamlin, LIVE on Lone Star Community Radio In November of 2007 Detectives, Dan Zientek, and John Schmitt were called to the scene of a [...]

Dave was highlighted in IACP Police Chier magazine for Great Ideas 2020 Shaping the Future of Policing. Dave Anderson and Chief of Police Penny Dunn wrote the article Developing Officers and Agencies of Character Dave [...]

Episode 33- True Crime – The Murder of Jerry Denslow – Crime Scene Today – Live on Lone Star Community Radio Jerry Denslow was a 50-year-old man that was about to move to be with [...]

Thursday, August 6th, 2020 we will be talking with Chief Allen Banks about many of the community projects that he has brought to the city of Round Rock, TX. One, in particular, was published as [...]

July 30th we discuss upcoming conferences that have gone virtual and issues in the news. At a time of turmoil in the communities, departments relied heavily on the use of their Public Information Officer. Judy [...]

Episode 30 – Vinnie Montez Police Commander and Comedian with Dan Zientek -Live on Lone Star Community Radio Vinnie has spent over 2o years as a Colorado police officer in all areas of law enforcement. [...]

Episode 29- Constable Chris Jones – Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek -Live on Lone Star Community Radio This week we will be talking with Constable Chris Jones from Montgomery County Pct.5 Constable. Constable Jones recently [...]

Episode 28 – Current Police Issues – Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek – Live on Lone Star Community Radio Crime Scene Today will be joined by Deputy Michael Fulton and Sergeant Ken Washington to talk [...]

Episode 27 – T.J. Murray Cold-Case presented by Detective Fadi – Live on Lone Star Community Radio On October 19th, 2011 a 24-year-old Sam Houston State University student, T. J. Murray went out with friends to [...]

Episode 26- Explosive Detection K-9 with Joe Manz – Crime Scene Today K-9 handler Joe Manz explains the use of explosive detection canines in crime scenes, fire scenes, and proactive explosive detection. Today’s show is [...]

Episode 25 -Joe Bryan Story – Crime Scene Today – Live on Lone Star Community Radio Joe Bryan was convicted of murdering his wife in 1985. Joe spent 33 years in prison based on bloodstain testimony [...]

Co-Host Joe Manz will join me to discuss the impact of Coronavirus on the Fire Marshal’s office along with current law enforcement issues in the news. Join us on Lone Star Community Radio , Crime Scene Today or on [...]

Cele will update us on some of the latest news in crime scene forensics. In recent months Cele has attended the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts and Association of Crime Scene Reconstruction conferences. Cele [...]

Co-Hosts Cele Rossi and Leslie McCauley will join me to discuss recent news stories related to law enforcement. We will be answering a question from a listener who inquired about what to do after becoming [...]

Cele will update us on some of the latest news in crime scene forensics. In recent months Cele has attended the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts and Association of Crime Scene Reconstruction conferences. Cele [...]

This past week a commissioner in Harris County suggested a study be done to look at the contract policing done by Constables in the 3rd largest county in the nation. We will be listening to [...]

Leslie and I will be discussing current law enforcement topics in the news. These are stories and topics pulled from the headlines from the past few weeks in February.   Today’s show is sponsored by [...]

Episode 19 – Echo Hutson – Crime Scene Today – Live on Lone Star Community Radio Echo Hutson is a prosecutor with Montgomery County Texas District Attorney’s Office. Echo is a leading expert in domestic [...]

Interview Montgomery County Pct 2 Constable candidates – Crime Scene Today – LIVE on Lone Star Community Radio We will be talking with Candidates David Eason for Montgomery County Precinct 2 Constable and Clyde Vogel for Constable Pct 2 in the [...]

We will be talking with the incumbent Gene De Forest and one of the candidates Daniel Peña in the upcoming Constable race in Montgomery County. It will be broadcast on Lone Star Community Radio and [...]

Episode 15 – Dr. Victoria Constance / Kari Prihoda Dr. Victoria Constance and Kari Prihoda will be sharing their expertise in the operation and management of the children’s advocacy center located in Conroe, TX. They [...]

More info Here: http://www.crimescenetoday.com/2019/11/11/episode-14-dr-lawrence-simon-interviewer-of-sexual-deviant-serial-killers/ Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFRMt9vr5RIl-An1ybKtPQQ?view_as=subscriber Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlonestar/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOnpuoFAT-2dbPHjh80GeQ?view_as=subscriber Instagram: [...]

Celestina is returning this week from the International association of bloodstain pattern analysts that was held in Chicago. She will be updating on the latest things happening in the bloodstain analysts discipline along with changes [...]

Constable Gable will be discussing the use of the constable’s department in community policing and contract policing programs. We will be answering some questions related to Constable Gable’s expertise in ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) [...]

Karen Oswald a Senior Evidence Specialist and Laten Print Examiner with Suffolk County Police ID section gave a presentation on identifying fingerprints from photographs. Using a photograph that a child predator had taken during the [...]

It would seem writing was imbedded within my coiled DNA. My earliest recollection associated with this craft was setting crayon to wall. More specifically, I was frequently scolded, as a kindergartner, for perfecting my printing [...]

Special Guest: Brett Ligon and Donna Berkey with Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. Home Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- [...]

Crime scene mapping has changed tremendously over the recent years.  Once mapping a scene was done using a sketch pad, pencils, and tape measurers.  Then mapping progressed to the use of total stations and scanners.  [...]

S1E7- Dan Zientek and Co Host Paul Hahs Coming back from the 2019 International Association for Identification Conference in Reno, we will be discussing new technologies from the conference. We will be answering a listeners [...]