Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics

Overview

The Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics training series delivers forensic-based training in an effort to ensure prosecutors and defense counsel trying violent crime cases, including cold cases and death penalty cases, have the knowledge and tools to effectively understand and present forensic evidence in court. The training seeks to ensure the integrity of the conviction and prevent wrongful convictions related to forensic evidence. Categorical resources such as discussion panels, webinars, and briefs can be found by exploring the tabs below.

Resources



Ballistics

Firearm and Toolmark Identification

Edward McCann Jr. and Detective Eric Nelson from the Montgomery County (PA) District Attorney's Office

Blood Spatter Analysis

Best Practices for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis in Cold Cases of Sexual Assault and Homicide

John Wilkinson, Attorney Advisor with AEquitas, and Jennifer Dillion, Forensic Scientist with the Michigan State Police

Crime Scene to Courtroom Basics: Collection, Preservation, and Chain of Custody

Achieving Justice At Trial: Crime Scene Analysis and Expert Testimony

Patricia Powers, Attorney Advisors with AEquitas, and Jodi Corsi, Forensic Scientist with the Michigan State Police. 

Considerations for Optimal Timeframes for DNA Forensic Evidence Collection from Sexual Assault Cases: A SAKI Recommendation

SAKI TTA

DNA 101: Sources, Mixtures, Statistics, and Methodologies

DNA 101 – Mixtures, Statistics, and Methodologies: Science and Application to Investigation and Prosecution

Amy Jeanguenat from Mindgen LLC and Patricia Powers from AEquitas

DNA Testing 101: Sexual Assault Kits

SAKI TTA

Y-STR Testing: Enhancing Sexual Assault Workflows

SAKI TTA

DNA Reports and Expert Testimony

Understanding DNA Testing and Reporting: Processing SAKs

SAKI TTA

Fingerprints

Fingerprint Analysis in Cold Cases of Sexual Assault and Homicide

John Wilkinson from AEquitas and Michelle Reznicek from the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Working with Laboratories: Capabilities, Workflows, and Triaging

DNA Testing, Workflow, Collaboration and Options

Amy Jeanguenat from Mindgen LLC and Patricia Powers from AEquitas

Unsubmitted SAK Processing: Five Objectives toward Forming a Positive Relationship with a Private Laboratory

SAKI TTA




Ballistics

Firearm and Toolmark Identification

Edward McCann Jr. and Detective Eric Nelson from the Montgomery County (PA) District Attorney's Office

Blood Spatter Analysis

Best Practices for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis in Cold Cases of Sexual Assault and Homicide

John Wilkinson, Attorney Advisor with AEquitas, and Jennifer Dillion, Forensic Scientist with the Michigan State Police

Crime Scene to Courtroom Basics: Collection, Preservation, and Chain of Custody

Achieving Justice At Trial: Crime Scene Analysis and Expert Testimony

Patricia Powers, Attorney Advisors with AEquitas, and Jodi Corsi, Forensic Scientist with the Michigan State Police. 

Considerations for Optimal Timeframes for DNA Forensic Evidence Collection from Sexual Assault Cases: A SAKI Recommendation

SAKI TTA

DNA 101: Sources, Mixtures, Statistics, and Methodologies

DNA 101 – Mixtures, Statistics, and Methodologies: Science and Application to Investigation and Prosecution

Amy Jeanguenat from Mindgen LLC and Patricia Powers from AEquitas

DNA Testing 101: Sexual Assault Kits

SAKI TTA

Y-STR Testing: Enhancing Sexual Assault Workflows

SAKI TTA

DNA Reports and Expert Testimony

Understanding DNA Testing and Reporting: Processing SAKs

SAKI TTA

Fingerprints

Fingerprint Analysis in Cold Cases of Sexual Assault and Homicide

John Wilkinson from AEquitas and Michelle Reznicek from the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Working with Laboratories: Capabilities, Workflows, and Triaging

DNA Testing, Workflow, Collaboration and Options

Amy Jeanguenat from Mindgen LLC and Patricia Powers from AEquitas

Unsubmitted SAK Processing: Five Objectives toward Forming a Positive Relationship with a Private Laboratory

SAKI TTA