Criminal Investigations Today: The Essentials
Video and Multimedia
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Video 1: How to Properly Swab DNA Evidence at a Crime Scene
Description: NFA Instructor Cory Latham guides you through proper collection procedures and packaging of DNA evidence recovered at a crime scene.
Video 2: OJ Simpson’s DNA at the Murder Scene ● OJ Simpson Fact or Fiction?
Description: The topic of this episode of OJ Simpson: Fact or Fiction? is one that has never been properly and accurately examined by any documentary in more than two decades since Mr. Simpson’s acquittal. In this, the 22nd episode of OJ Simpson: Fact or Fiction? we explore the DNA blood evidence that was recovered from the Bundy crime scene in a manner that is 100% factual, easy to understand and will not bore you.
Video 3: Firearms Evidence Guidelines
Description: This video created by the Georgia GBI division of forensic sciences provides guidelines for submitting firearms evidence to the crime lab.
Web Link 1: California Department of Justice Firearms Evidence Collection Procedures
Description: This document provides guidelines for the collection and submission of firearms evidence to the crime lab. Topics in the document include firearms handling and safety, unloading various types of firearms, trace evidence and fingerprints, and transportation to the lab.