Podcasts about crime scene unit

Welcome back ATO Family We finally get to discuss an integral function in law enforcement and the criminal justice system, the Crime Scene Response Unit. Today's guest has a Master's degree in Forensic Science, currently working on Doctorate, and is a dedicated member of the Dallas Police Department's Crime Scene Unit. It is up to the trained crime scene investigator to take advantage of every scientific and technological development in forensic investigation in order to correctly analyze, retrieve and collect evidence from the scene of any crime. Crime scene analysis combines the human factor with scientific procedures and methods to interpret what has occurred. While the scientific evidence may speak for itself, it requires human understanding and voices to translate that evidence into a court of law in order to ensure that justice is always served. Today we are sitting down with one of Dallas Pd's Forensic specialists and someone who supervises our great Crime Scene Response Unit. She will walk us through their functions and shed some light on some of the facts vs myths of the job……..and we will also show how vital this unit is to investigations and prosecutions… Courtney Lozano welcome to the ATO stage….. Critical Incident Discussed: September 6th, 2024 The tragic death of Dallas Crime Analyst Carmen Michelle Fletcher. Michelle was killed in a horrific car crash in Fort Worth on 9/6/2024 at approximately 6:30 pm.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for July 16th   Publish Date:  July 16th            From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, July 16th and Happy 57th Birthday to actor Will Ferrell. ***07.16.24 – BIRTHDAY – WILL FERRELL*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Mother Pleads Guilty to Murdering Son, Setting Apartment on Fire Parkview Promotes Alum David Reynolds to Head Baseball Coach Man Shot, Killed Near Gas Station On Jimmy Carter Blvd. All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: GON   STORY 1: Mother Pleads Guilty To Murdering Son, Setting Apartment On Fire   Azaria Shante Burton, 23, of Peachtree Corners, has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murdering her 5-year-old son, Jayveon Pruitt, and setting their apartment on fire to cover up the crime. Prosecutors revealed Burton stabbed her son 22 times before starting the fire in October 2023. She also pleaded guilty to charges including arson, aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence. The Gwinnett County District Attorney condemned Burton's actions, describing them as a senseless act of violence against her own child. Despite being pregnant and facing eviction, Burton premeditated the murder, purchasing flammable gel and practicing setting fires. During the plea hearing, she showed no remorse despite multiple opportunities to address the court. STORY 2:  Parkview Promotes Alum David Reynolds to Head Baseball Coach   David Reynolds, a Parkview High School graduate and longtime assistant coach, has been named the new head baseball coach following the resignation of Chan Brown. Reynolds played under the legendary Hugh Buchanan and later coached alongside Brown, contributing to six state championships and three national titles during his tenure as assistant. Reynolds, also a former football player at Parkview, brings deep roots and a commitment to community, having spent his entire life in Lilburn. His dedication to Parkview and its baseball program, combined with his coaching experience and community ties, made him the natural choice for the position. Reynolds aims not only to continue the program's winning tradition but also to mentor young men in character development. His appointment reflects a continuation of Parkview's strong athletic legacy under his leadership. STORY 3: Man Shot, Killed Near Gas Station On Jimmy Carter Blvd.   Gwinnett County police are investigating a fatal shooting outside a gas station on Jimmy Carter Blvd. A male victim was shot multiple times around 9 p.m., despite officers' attempts to save him. The incident occurred near a wooded area behind the station and was captured on surveillance video. The footage shows a suspect approaching a woman before another man arrives and fatally shoots him. Detectives, alongside the Crime Scene Unit and Medical Examiner's office, are conducting investigations. The victim's identity hasn't been disclosed, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back Break 2: TOM WAGES   STORY 4: Four Gwinnett Grads Taken on MLB Draft's 2nd Day   Four Gwinnett County baseball players made significant strides in the MLB Draft's second day. Michael Massey, a North Gwinnett alum and pitcher for Wake Forest, was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the fourth round. Corey Collins, another North Gwinnett graduate and standout at Georgia, went to the New York Mets in the sixth round. Conrad Cason, from Greater Atlanta Christian and a top high-school prospect, was picked by the Boston Red Sox in the eighth round. Ramsey David, a Buford grad and pitcher at Southeastern University, was chosen by the Houston Astros in the tenth round. Their selections mark a milestone in their baseball careers, reflecting their talent and potential in professional baseball. STORY 5: Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner Sentenced To Prison Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for conspiring to commit healthcare fraud related to unnecessary lab testing. The scheme involved Oxendine and Dr. Jeffrey Gallups, who conspired to submit fraudulent insurance claims for tests like Pharmacogenetic and Molecular Genetic testing. These tests were medically unnecessary but were ordered to generate profits from insurers and patients, amounting to over $3 million in claims. Oxendine received kickbacks through his consulting business, which he used to make charitable contributions and pay legal fees, and he instructed others to lie to federal agents to cover up the fraud. STORY 6: Trump is ‘fine' and gunman dead after shooting at rally   Former President Donald Trump was rushed off stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after a shooter outside the event grounds caused panic with loud popping noises. Trump was seen grabbing his ear and later appeared with blood on his right ear, reportedly from an injury. He is described as "fine" and is undergoing evaluation at a local medical facility. The shooter is deceased, and there was one fatality and a critically injured person among bystanders. President Joe Biden condemned the violence, and law enforcement agencies including the Secret Service, FBI, and Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the incident. STORY 7: Parkview Baseball Coach Chan Brown Hired at Gainesville Longtime Parkview baseball head coach Chan Brown has accepted the head coaching position at Gainesville, marking a significant change after 20 successful seasons at Parkview. Brown, who took over from the legendary Hugh Buchanan, led Parkview to six state titles and three national championships. His decision to move was influenced by family considerations, including proximity to his son at the University of Georgia. Brown expressed gratitude to the Parkview community while Gainesville praised his leadership and commitment to developing both players and character. The move comes as Parkview faces its first coaching change in nearly 50 years, highlighting the end of an era for the program. We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: INGLES 6 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. 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A blood-stained cloth was the only evidence police had to work with when Marlene Maria Smith didn't turn up to work in August, 2000. This small clue would soon become part of the huge web of forensic evidence, ultimately leading to the conviction of a killer. Peter Baines OAM spent over two decades as a specialist forensic crime scene investigator with the NSW Police. In this episode with host Kathryn Fox, hear how a real CSI handles a crime scene, from start to finish.  This episode contains graphic descriptions of men's violence against women. If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  CCW Safe Critical Response Coordinator Gary Eastridge hosts National Trial Counsel Don West and forensic expert Everett Baxter to discuss the importance expert witnesses can play in a trial. Everett also explains how the process for hiring and using a forensic expert works along with some examples from his background. Mr. Baxter joined the Oklahoma City Police Department in 1998 and was assigned to the Crime Scene Unit of the Oklahoma City Police Department for over 17 years.  Mr. Baxter retired from the Oklahoma City Police Department in December 2021.   For more info on Everett visit his website at: https://ebjrforensics.com/

Akron Council Limits Public InputAkron City Council has implemented new rules, effective January 3, 2024, to restrict public comment during meetings. In an 8-5 vote, the council decided to move the meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. and shift the public comment period to the beginning. However, the most significant change is limiting public comment to 10 speakers per meeting, with individuals allowed to speak only once every 30 days. Residents must fill out an online form by 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting to request to speak, potentially concluding public comment within 30 minutes.Previously, there were no restrictions on the number of speakers or their frequency, only requiring advance sign-up. The recent weeks had seen over two dozen speakers at council meetings, prompting the new limitations. The council also implemented a ban on backpacks, bags larger than 12” X 6” X 12”, banners, flags, posters, signs, and “noisemakers of any kind.” While some view the move positively for promoting efficiency, others criticize it as limiting citizen participation, with activist Fran Wilson describing it as "fascist."Council President Margo Sommerville, who proposed the legislation to enhance meeting efficiency and professionalism, stated that the changes address decorum issues and do not intend to limit community perspectives. The decision reflects an effort to balance the need for orderly proceedings with citizens' right to express concerns.Akron Police Keep Punching People In The FacePolice were called for disorderly teens. So if you don't want to get punched in the face, behave. This happened at 1200 block of Lawton Street. With that said, Terrelle Harris-Malone was doing what he was told. He was walking away. Video shows he had his hands up as multiple policemen tackled him to the ground, jam his face into the ground, punched him and in general took it to far. In one shot you see him with his one remaining arm still up, not resisting. 19 News obtained Akron Police bodycam of this incident.The video shows the 19-year-old suspect leaving the scene and encouraging the rest of the group to also leave.The video does not specifically show the 19-year-old hitting an officer's arm.The suspect has his hands in the air and does not appear to be resisting the arrest in the video.So that task force we created to review the police? This is what you were made for and you need to do something. Harris-Malone was arrested earlier this year on October 27 and now faces charges of riot, resisting arrest, obstructing official business, and criminal trespass.Harris-Malone is set to go to trial on February 6.His lawyer says they plan to file a civil suit against the Akron officers involved.Three other teens were arrested during the incident.Akron Police are now investigating the use of force during the incident.IN RELATED NEWSThe Akron Police Department has quietly updated its internal policies about police shootings and now lists the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation as the default “preferred agency,” instead of its own detectives, to investigate after APD officers kill or seriously injure someone.While the APD has regularly called on the BCI's Crime Scene Unit to process scenes of police shootings, Chief Steve Mylett caught the ire of the police union in 2022 when he asked the state agency to conduct the entire investigation into Jayland Walker's killing. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 7 filed a grievance that alleged bringing in an outside agency...

In 1975, Hollywood was rocked by a double murder case that shocked the community. Two 14-year-old girls vanished after getting into a white van from a park bench. In this series of All Things Crime, Jared Bradley and Tom Myers delve into the details of the crime scene, the investigation, and the recent breakthrough that led to the identification and arrest of the perpetrator.Jared Bradley and Tom Myers discuss their initial reactions to the announcement that Broward County was releasing video footage and the news of the case being solved. Tom Myers shares his admiration for his former agency and its renowned crime scene unit, while also acknowledging the complexities of the investigation due to multiple jurisdictions. He also highlights the thunderbolt-like nature of the case's resolution.The conversation delves into the significance of collecting and preserving evidence in an era when DNA analysis was still years away. Jared emphasizes the foresight of the detectives and investigators who recognized the importance of adequately handling proof, considering the challenges of preserving evidence in Florida's humid climate.The focus then shifts to the victims, two 14-year-old girls named Barbara Schreiber and Darlene Zetterower, who innocently boarded a white van from a park bench and were never seen alive again. Reflecting on the carefree times of the 1970s and the prevalence of hitchhiking, Jared acknowledges the lack of awareness surrounding the dangers that exist today. The tragic fate of the girls serves as a reminder of the lessons learned from this harrowing case.Tom Myers is a retired FBI ERT leader and has had an extensive background in law enforcement. He has been a CSI extraordinaire and a ranger.TakeawaysPreserve evidence for evolving forensic tech.Teamwork ensures thorough investigations.Don't judge past events by today's standards.ConnectTom Myers: www.facebook.com/tom.myers.9235Jared Bradley: www.linkedin.com/in/jaredvbradleySupport the showAll Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one video interview at a time. The host, Jared Bradley, is the President of M-Vac Systems, which is a wet-vacuum based forensic DNA collection system, and has experience traveling the world training all levels of law enforcement and crime lab DNA analysts in using the M-Vac to help solve crime. Along the way he has met people from all walks of life and experience in investigating crimes, so is putting that knowledge to use in another way by sharing it in these videos. If you are interested in more videos about the M-Vac, DNA and investigations, also check out the M-Vac's channel @https://www.youtube.com/c/MVacSystems...

Jared and Tom return for the Finale of this series, highlighting the importance of holding criminals accountable for their actions and the impact it has on society. They discuss the use of DNA testing in solving cold cases and its role in encouraging witnesses to come forward. The investigation in Broward County is being led by Detective Gino, who is looking for ties between the suspect and additional potential victims. Through accountability, advances in forensic technology, and collaboration with the public, cold cases can be re-examined and solved. Tom Myers is a retired FBI ERT leader, and has had an extensive background in law enforcement. He has been a CSI extraordinaire and a ranger.TakeawaysAccountability upholds order and deters crime.DNA testing transforms cold case investigations.Public collaboration is key to solving cold cases.ConnectTom Myers: www.facebook.com/tom.myers.9235Jared Bradley: www.linkedin.com/in/jaredvbradleySupport the showAll Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one video interview at a time. The host, Jared Bradley, is the President of M-Vac Systems, which is a wet-vacuum based forensic DNA collection system, and has experience traveling the world training all levels of law enforcement and crime lab DNA analysts in using the M-Vac to help solve crime. Along the way he has met people from all walks of life and experience in investigating crimes, so is putting that knowledge to use in another way by sharing it in these videos. If you are interested in more videos about the M-Vac, DNA and investigations, also check out the M-Vac's channel @https://www.youtube.com/c/MVacSystems...

As Jared Bradley and Tom Myers uncover more details about the crime scene and the victims, they question the motive behind the escalation from sexual assault to murder. They share insights into the complex psychology of offenders. In Part 3 of the series, they discuss the importance of preserving evidence and the advancements in DNA testing that have helped uncover new leads in the case. They also touch on the emotional toll that these cases have on both the victims' families and law enforcement officers–showing how crucial support and appreciation are for the efforts of investigators who pursue justice for victims and their families.Tom Myers is a retired FBI ERT leader, and has had an extensive background in law enforcement. He has been a CSI extraordinaire and a ranger.TakeawaysEvidence preservation enables breakthroughs.Support the emotional impact on families and law enforcement.Understanding crime psychology aids in analyzing similar cases.ConnectTom Myers: www.facebook.com/tom.myers.9235Jared Bradley: www.linkedin.com/in/jaredvbradleySupport the showAll Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one video interview at a time. The host, Jared Bradley, is the President of M-Vac Systems, which is a wet-vacuum based forensic DNA collection system, and has experience traveling the world training all levels of law enforcement and crime lab DNA analysts in using the M-Vac to help solve crime. Along the way he has met people from all walks of life and experience in investigating crimes, so is putting that knowledge to use in another way by sharing it in these videos. If you are interested in more videos about the M-Vac, DNA and investigations, also check out the M-Vac's channel @https://www.youtube.com/c/MVacSystems...

In Part 2 of this series, Jared Bradley and Tom Myers continue to delve into the geographical and environmental aspects of the crime scene, highlighting how the remote location of Andytown and the surrounding Everglades played a significant role in the investigation. They also explore the timing of the discovery of the victims' bodies and the impact of decomposition on the evidence. Join Jared Bradley as they unravel the mysteries surrounding this case, examining the evidence and pondering the odds that led to its eventual resolution.Tom Myers is a retired FBI ERT leader and has had an extensive background in law enforcement. He has been a CSI extraordinaire and a ranger.TakeawaysRemote locations can pose challenges in solving crimes.Timing is crucial in preserving evidence.Decomposition impacts DNA collection.ConnectTom Myers: www.facebook.com/tom.myers.9235Jared Bradley: www.linkedin.com/in/jaredvbradleySupport the showAll Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one video interview at a time. The host, Jared Bradley, is the President of M-Vac Systems, which is a wet-vacuum based forensic DNA collection system, and has experience traveling the world training all levels of law enforcement and crime lab DNA analysts in using the M-Vac to help solve crime. Along the way he has met people from all walks of life and experience in investigating crimes, so is putting that knowledge to use in another way by sharing it in these videos. If you are interested in more videos about the M-Vac, DNA and investigations, also check out the M-Vac's channel @https://www.youtube.com/c/MVacSystems...

In 1975, Hollywood was rocked by a double murder case that shocked the community. Two 14-year-old girls vanished after getting into a white van from a park bench. In this episode of All Things Crime, Jared Bradley and Tom Myers delve into the details of the crime scene, the investigation, and the recent breakthrough that led to the identification and arrest of the perpetrator.Jared Bradley and Tom Myers discuss their initial reactions to the announcement that Broward County was releasing video footage and the news of the case being solved. Tom Myers shares his admiration for his former agency and its renowned crime scene unit, while also acknowledging the complexities of the investigation due to multiple jurisdictions. He also highlights the thunderbolt-like nature of the case's resolution.The conversation delves into the significance of collecting and preserving evidence in an era when DNA analysis was still years away. Jared emphasizes the foresight of the detectives and investigators who recognized the importance of adequately handling proof, considering the challenges of preserving evidence in Florida's humid climate.The focus then shifts to the victims, two 14-year-old girls named Barbara Schreiber and Darlene Zetterower, who innocently boarded a white van from a park bench and were never seen alive again. Reflecting on the carefree times of the 1970s and the prevalence of hitchhiking, Jared acknowledges the lack of awareness surrounding the dangers that exist today. The tragic fate of the girls serves as a reminder of the lessons learned from this harrowing case.Tom Myers is a retired FBI ERT leader and has had an extensive background in law enforcement. He has been a CSI extraordinaire and a ranger.TakeawaysPreserve evidence for evolving forensic tech.Teamwork ensures thorough investigations.Don't judge past events by today's standards.ConnectTom Myers: www.facebook.com/tom.myers.9235Jared Bradley: www.linkedin.com/in/jaredvbradleySupport the showAll Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one video interview at a time. The host, Jared Bradley, is the President of M-Vac Systems, which is a wet-vacuum based forensic DNA collection system, and has experience traveling the world training all levels of law enforcement and crime lab DNA analysts in using the M-Vac to help solve crime. Along the way he has met people from all walks of life and experience in investigating crimes, so is putting that knowledge to use in another way by sharing it in these videos. If you are interested in more videos about the M-Vac, DNA and investigations, also check out the M-Vac's channel @https://www.youtube.com/c/MVacSystems...

My guest on the show today is Author and Crime Scene Investigator, Donna Jaconi.  Officer Jaconi had a distinguished career for 29 years with the City of Philadelphia Police Department. Starting as a fingerprint technician and then being accepted to the police academy. She worked patrol and got her experience on the streets of Philly. Officer Jaconi worked the majority of her career in the Crime Scene Unit. Officer Jaconi has worked the most notorious crime scenes, including processing over 1,000 homicide scenes.Now retired, she has written the book, “Out of the Darkness: A story of a CSI officer's journey with murder, love, and compassion.”In today's episode we discuss:·      How she got her start in the Philadelphia Police Department.·      The special training required for crime scene investigators.·      The job of CSI at crime scenes, specifically homicide, sexual assault, and robbery.·      How she dealt with the horrors she saw on the street on a regular basis.·      The biggest C.S.I. misconceptions on T.V. and Movies. ·      Testing for gunshot residue and the use of Luminol. ·      How C.S.I.'s package evidence in specific ways.·      Her book, “Out of the Darkness: A story of a CSI officer's journey with murder, love, and compassion.”All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Visit Donna on Facebook.Check out Donna on Liberty Hill Publishing.Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupConsider buying me a coffee :-)Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor? You've come to the right series! If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch, you're going to love Brew City Blues! Book one of Brew City Blues, Field Training, is now pre-order and will be available for purchase on November 18, 2022, Exclusively Support the show

Join me for another show as I discuss the mental toll taken on the first responders that responded to deal with horror of the Marjory Stoneman Douglass HS mass casualty incident that occurred on February 14 , 2018.  My guest, Joe Torok was the crime scene operational supervisor, responsible for  the processing, preserving and collecting of  evidence from that fateful day.  Joe opens up about his struggles with PTSD and give us some insight on how he is coping and managing, and just as important, how he is moving forward. Joe Torok is in his 34th year in law enforcement.  Joe started with the Oakland Park Police Department in 1987.  He worked road patrol for 7 years, was detached to a DEA Task Force for a year, worked 3 years as a street crimes detective, and 3 years in Criminal Investigations.  In 2000 the Broward Sheriff's Office and the Oakland Park Police Department merged.  In 2001 Joe transferred to BSO's Crime Scene Unit and worked as a Detective there for 15 years.  In that time Joe worked on over 1500 violent crime or death cases, with over 250 of them as homicide cases.  With his experience and training, he has become a court certified expert in Blood Spatter Documentation and Analysis as well as in Crime Scene Reconstruction.   Joe has been a trainer for over 15 years and has travelled as far away as Jamaica to instruct members of Law Enforcement in topics including Crime Scene Photography and Shooting Reconstruction for the U. S. State Department.  Joe has also instructed in the U.S. on blood spatter interpretation, basic crime scene investigative techniques and has been used for a large part of the BSO In-house training when crime scene topics are discussed.In 2016 Joe was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and after a few months returned to supervise the Crime Scene Unit.  As a hands-on supervisor, Joe continues to work cases while taking on his supervisory duties as well.  In his time as a sergeant, BSO crime scene has been tasked with working two major, mass casualty incidents within 13 months of each other.  Joe oversaw and managed the entire crime scene investigation at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in February, 2018, and was the custodian of the scene through 2021.  Joe also began an initiative in Broward County that now has all crime scene units in the county involved in regular trainings with each other.Please subscribe to this channel and rate your experience with a 5 star review. Stay safe and healthy, God Bless, John

Sergeant Chris Eaton works in the Crime Scene Unit and if you like CSI his work is about as close as you can get to that in real life. He's been a police officer for 17 years and in those years has dedicated his work to serving justice. Learn more about Sergeant Eaton in this week's podcast!

Sergeant Chris Eaton works in the Crime Scene Unit and if you like CSI his work is about as close as you can get to that in real life. He's been a police officer for 17 years and in those years has dedicated his work to serving justice. Learn more about Sergeant Eaton in this week's podcast!

Friday October 29th Police Pod Talk will start off your Halloween weekend hearing an interview with a 20 year veteran of the Ohio Police Department's Crime Scene Unit. Detective Gottmann and her family have been living with the Paranormal everyday in their home and at work. Detective Gottmann's story will be better than any Halloween movie you will see this weekend. Detective Gottmann has written down her Paranormal encounters over the years and has published her book, Walking Alone with the Paranormal. Listen to this episode with the lights on.   

September 11th is a day America will never forget. What began as a ‘bright blue day', quickly turned into a generationally traumatic event -- the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil in US history. While the nation watched in horror, first responders and investigators jumped in, trying to pick up the pieces and give the victims back to their loved ones.  Two of those people were from the Philadelphia region. Veteran Philadelphia police officer Jon Taggart works in the Crime Scene Unit. He travelled to Ground Zero with a small team and they spent weeks collecting the remains of victims and locating pieces of the planes. Dr. Bridget McLaughlin is a dentist in New Jersey. She was one of dozens of dentists who assisted the New York Medical Examiner's office in identifying 9-11 victims through dental records. Stay in touch with Gone Cold by following us online:Twitter: @gonecoldphilly ( https://twitter.com/gonecoldphilly )Instagram: @gonecoldphilly ( https://www.instagram.com/gonecoldphilly/ ) Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoneColdPhillyGone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders is a true crime podcast about unsolved murders and cold cases in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. The show is made by Kristen Johanson (@KristenJohanson) and Tom Rickert (@teerick) at KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 11th is a day America will never forget. What began as a ‘bright blue day', quickly turned into a generationally traumatic event -- the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil in US history. While the nation watched in horror, first responders and investigators jumped in, trying to pick up the pieces and give the victims back to their loved ones.   Two of those people were from the Philadelphia region. Veteran Philadelphia police officer Jon Taggart works in the Crime Scene Unit. He travelled to Ground Zero with a small team and they spent weeks collecting the remains of victims and locating pieces of the planes.  Dr. Bridget McLaughlin is a dentist in New Jersey. She was one of dozens of dentists who assisted the New York Medical Examiner's office in identifying 9-11 victims through dental records.  Stay in touch with Gone Cold by following us online: Twitter: @gonecoldphilly ( https://twitter.com/gonecoldphilly ) Instagram: @gonecoldphilly ( https://www.instagram.com/gonecoldphilly/ )  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoneColdPhilly Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders is a true crime podcast about unsolved murders and cold cases in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. The show is made by Kristen Johanson (@KristenJohanson) and Tom Rickert (@teerick) at KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have been looking forward to this conversation for weeks. On today's episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we sit down with retired Detective 1st Grade Michael Cunningham, of the New York City Police Department, to talk about crime-scene unit photography. Cunningham is an expert on crime scene photography and forensics—in addition to his twenty-seven years with the NYPD, he has worked as a trainer for the Department of Homeland Security, authored a book on crime-scene management, and currently works for ShotSpotter Investigative, an investigative case management solution service.   We discuss aspects of crime-scene photography, from camera and lens selection to shooting technique, storage, retrieval and sharing of images. We compare the use of film and digital imaging and the challenges and benefits brought on by new technology. In addition, we talk about photos used for case solving and those of evidentiary value and the different photography departments within the NYPD.  Cunningham walks us through the procedures and shot selection of a photographer when approaching a crime scene, and the protocols involved when documenting it. He also regales us with a few stories of his many investigations during his years on the force. Guest: Michael Cunningham Photograph: Courtesy of Michael Cunningham

Crime scene investigation is an indispensable part of our work, which will have a direct impact on the success of the criminal investigation.  With technological progress and changes in social situations, scene investigation work is facing unprecedented challenges. The standardization of the crime scene investigation should be the goal of all police agencies. Therefore, promoting the standardization of the crime scene investigation is necessary. As a criminal justice system, the crime scene investigation also has the basic rules and characteristics of the system. So the system can be applied in the field of the standardization of the crime scene investigation. Scientific investigation means applying the knowledge, methods and technology which is caused by the development of science and technology to the criminal investigation. Crime scene investigation is the work conducted on the physical evidence at the scene. An investigation is a traditional method, in addition to which, many other measures can be used in the crime scene investigation. Scene investigation needs to integrate the use of a variety of scientific and technical means to detect, collect, and store the evidence, which is the most concentrated expression of scientific investigation. Obstacles of Standardizing Crime Scene Investigations The biggest obstacle to standardizing crime scene investigations is funding. Many organizations and government committees are working on this issue of standardization and a lot of great ideas and methods are being adapted. However, with standards in place, funding will have to made available for proper, ongoing training.  Many, if not most, police agencies will agree with the fundamental fact that a set of standards are needed, but they will also quickly say that budgets restrict  the resources of time and money to set in place and train for these standards  Why Standardizing Crime Scene Investigations is important We have all seen the issues when working with other agencies during an investigation or a new detective is hired into the department from another area.  It becomes hard to work together for a while until both parties learn the other's way of doing things, neither may be right or wrong, but different.   This costs time, money, and can stall an investigation.  Another primary reason for  Standardizing Crime Scene Investigations is that these standards will equip investigators with the latest in technology and methods which will clear cases faster, and prosecutions will be more successful. In the United States, there are over 21,500 police departments with 20 or fewer officers.  These officers do the best they can with what they have, but many lack training and standardized approaches to criminal investigations. Everett Baxter Jr. has an Associate Degree in Applied Science – EMS and a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry.  He has over 23 combined years in law enforcement.  He is currently assigned to the Crime Scene Unit of the Oklahoma City Police Department.  Mr. Baxter was previously employed with the Norman Police Department where he worked in the EMS and Patrol Divisions.  Mr. Baxter has presented numerous lectures and seminars at conferences, educational groups, and various civic groups.  Mr. Baxter has been court qualified as an Expert in Crime Scene Investigations, Crime Scene Reconstruction, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Shooting Scene Reconstruction, and 3D Sketches in both District Court and Federal Court.  Mr. Baxter has written papers on the Effects of Cleaning Products on Bloodstains (co-authored), Alternate Light Source.  Mr. Baxter has written the books the Complete Crime Scene Investigation Handbook and the Complete Crime Scene Investigation Workbook. Public Email address: everettbaxterjrforensics@gmail.com

John Paolucci completed a diverse and groundbreaking career in the NYPD, spending his final eight (8) years as a supervisor in the Forensic Investigations Division. Four (4) of those years were spent as a Crime Scene Unit supervisor where he was responsible for responding to crime scenes to coordinate and assist in the identification, collection and documentation of all types of forensic evidence. He worked on many high profile cases and generated written synopses or ‘recaps’ that would be presented to executive level managers and often used to disseminate information to the media. From the Crime Scene Unit, he was selected to be the first ever commanding officer of a new unit called the OCME Liaison Unit. In this position, he would vet all DNA evidence submitted for analysis in the City of New York and was designated as the “One Voice” for the NYPD when outside agencies had any questions about forensic evidence either in the NYPD laboratory or at the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) for DNA analysis. His efforts drastically reduced DNA analysis turn-around times in New York City, and as a result he was awarded the Unit Citation by the Mayor and Police Commissioner in 2010. He was also promoted to Detective Sergeant in 2010. John Paolucci reviewed thousands of cases, often examining photos to determine if the forensic evidence that was collected would benefit from analyses other than those requested by the investigators. He worked with OCME to develop new protocols for documenting DNA evidence, and the entire NYPD’s forensic evidence collection practices were totally revamped based largely on laboratory analysis results that were collated and interpreted by Mr. Paolucci. In this capacity he trained thousands of NYPD and other federal and local agencies on the probative value of forensic evidence, documenting forensic evidence, and collecting DNA exemplars from suspects. In retirement, John formed Forensics 4 Real Inc. to impart his knowledge and understanding of forensic evidence and crime scene investigations to students of forensics as well as law enforcement first responders and investigators by providing a true to life perspective on how evidence is identified and handled in the field as well as in the laboratory. He also works as an expert witness and has worked on homicide investigations in the states of Kentucky, Texas, South Carolina as well as his native New York State. John was also hired to travel to Paraguay to exhume a body to collect DNA evidence as part of an international insurance fraud investigation. Despite interference from the government that almost resulted in his arrest, John was able to conclude that the body buried in Paraguay was not the insured, saving the insurance company over $3 million. (From his consulting site, https://www.forensics4real.com/ )

John Paolucci completed a diverse and groundbreaking career in the NYPD, spending his final eight (8) years as a supervisor in the Forensic Investigations Division. Four (4) of those years were spent as a Crime Scene Unit supervisor where he was responsible for responding to crime scenes to coordinate and assist in the identification, collection and documentation of all types of forensic evidence. He worked on many high profile cases and generated written synopses or ‘recaps’ that would be presented to executive level managers and often used to disseminate information to the media. From the Crime Scene Unit, he was selected to be the first ever commanding officer of a new unit called the OCME Liaison Unit. In this position, he would vet all DNA evidence submitted for analysis in the City of New York and was designated as the “One Voice” for the NYPD when outside agencies had any questions about forensic evidence either in the NYPD laboratory or at the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) for DNA analysis. His efforts drastically reduced DNA analysis turn-around times in New York City, and as a result he was awarded the Unit Citation by the Mayor and Police Commissioner in 2010. He was also promoted to Detective Sergeant in 2010. John Paolucci reviewed thousands of cases, often examining photos to determine if the forensic evidence that was collected would benefit from analyses other than those requested by the investigators. He worked with OCME to develop new protocols for documenting DNA evidence, and the entire NYPD’s forensic evidence collection practices were totally revamped based largely on laboratory analysis results that were collated and interpreted by Mr. Paolucci. In this capacity he trained thousands of NYPD and other federal and local agencies on the probative value of forensic evidence, documenting forensic evidence, and collecting DNA exemplars from suspects. In retirement, John formed Forensics 4 Real Inc. to impart his knowledge and understanding of forensic evidence and crime scene investigations to students of forensics as well as law enforcement first responders and investigators by providing a true to life perspective on how evidence is identified and handled in the field as well as in the laboratory. He also works as an expert witness and has worked on homicide investigations in the states of Kentucky, Texas, South Carolina as well as his native New York State. John was also hired to travel to Paraguay to exhume a body to collect DNA evidence as part of an international insurance fraud investigation. Despite interference from the government that almost resulted in his arrest, John was able to conclude that the body buried in Paraguay was not the insured, saving the insurance company over $3 million. (From his consulting site, https://www.forensics4real.com/ )

Description: Crime Lab Director Chip Pollock talks about criminalists (their education, training, experience), responsibilities criminalists have outside the lab, the lab’s state-of-the-art equipment and how it is used, how real the Hollywood version of CSI and forensic science is to true life, how those interested in the field can start on that path and the Crime Lab Youth Shadow Day.  Show Notes: Chip explains how criminalists are assigned to various sections of the lab, and often cross train in the different sections.  This allows them to be flexible in the work they can perform, cover areas when needed as well as add to their training, experience and knowledge.  There is a training program they go through along with a competency test, mock case and mock trial.    Aside from science and analysis work, criminalists provide outside training and crime scene workshops for law enforcement agencies.  They also train deputy district attorneys on aspects of forensic science to give them a better understanding of how forensic analysis is conducted and understand some of the science behind it.  Criminalists also often testify in court. The lab is known for having state-of-the-art equipment, including a machine that performs elemental analysis of glass.  This allows criminalists to compare glass and glass fragments to determine if the elemental composition is indistinguishable from one another or if they came from the same manufacturer with the same chemical and physical composition.  It’s the only lab in the western Unites States and one of about 12 labs nationwide with this equipment and expertise.  This equipment was used in a 2003 double-murder case in Galt.  The suspect used a bat to smash in the victims’ sliding glass door.  Fragments of glass taken from the bat were compared to the glass sliding door, which was a match.    Another equipment example is the Crime Scene Unit’s 3-D laser scanner, which scans a crime scene using a high-speed whirling laser that measures points of distance.  A digital camera then photographs the crime scene and stitches the photos together with the measurements.  This technology documents and essentially freezes the crime scene in time.  This equipment was used in the 2012 murder case of 13-year-old Jessica Funk-Haslam who was found in a baseball field in Rosemont.   Some of the Hollywood version of CSI is true to life, just accelerated and more dramatic.  The real CSI can never get a case done between two commercials, and criminalists are not investigators – they work behind the scenes.    For those interested in forensic science, it will require a degree in the science field (chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry), and California requires additional chemistry courses.  Chip recommends doing an internship as well.  The District Attorney’s Crime Lab has college and graduate internships.  The Crime Lab also held a successful Youth Shadow Day that gives students a hands-on experience/idea of what’s it like to be a criminalist. Follow us @SacCountyDA on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google+ and find us on YouTube. Tags - District Attorney, Cold Cases, Cold Case Prosecutions, DNA, DNA Evidence, DNA Hit, Forensic Science, True Crime, Justice Journal, Trace Evidence, Crime Lab, Crime Scene Investigation, CSI

We have been looking forward to this conversation for weeks. On today’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we sit down with retired Detective 1st Grade Michael Cunningham, of the New York City Police Department, to talk about crime-scene unit photography. Cunningham is an expert on crime scene photography and forensics—in addition to his twenty-seven years with the NYPD, he has worked as a trainer for the Department of Homeland Security, authored a book on crime-scene management, and currently works providing case-management solutions to law enforcement agencies for Leeds, LLC. We discuss aspects of crime-scene photography, from camera and lens selection to shooting technique, storage, retrieval and sharing of images. We compare the use of film and digital imaging and the challenges and benefits brought on by new technology. In addition, we talk about photos used for case solving and those of evidentiary value and the different photography departments within the NYPD. Cunningham walks us through the procedures and shot selection of a photographer when approaching a crime scene, and the protocols involved when documenting it. He also regales us with a few stories of his many investigations during his years on the force. Guest: Michael Cunningham http://leedsllc.com/