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The “Real” CSI Faces Trouble—and So Do We

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CSI faces troubleIn Washington, the “real” CSI faces trouble.  In 2009 the Academy of Sciences called for an independent commission to update several areas of forensic science.  TV shows like CSI use these kinds of tests every week.

Why is the “real” CSI in trouble?

In real life, law enforcement labs perform the same tests all over the county.  (With …

What Do Medical Examiners Do? Part I

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medical examinerEveryone has watched TV shows like CSI and others that look at the forensic benefit of medical examiners and crime labs.  It looks like sexy and fascinating work.  Is it really?  What do medical examiners really do?

Because of the expense involved in setting up and running crime labs, there usually aren’t many in any state.  The same …