Forensic Science Links

Many years ago when I wrote Genetic Dragnet: Constitutional? It renewed my interest Forensic Science, which was kindled by reading the stories of Sherlock Holmes. In fact, many credit Sir Arthur Conan Doyle through Holmes for popularizing, if not pioneering, the use of Forensic Science in detection.The character of Sherlock Holmes is based on Dr. Joseph Bell. One of Conan Doyle's medical school professors.

In his instruction, Bell emphasized the importance of close observation in making a diagnosis. To illustrate this, he would often pick a stranger and, by observing him, deduce his occupation and recent activities. These skills cause him to be considered a pioneer in Forensic Science (Bionity.com).

From such truth great fiction is made; and from great fiction can sometimes comes truth. Over twenty years ago the Royal Society of Chemistry honored Holmes with a fellowship. It said: Many years ago, Holmes was using what would one day be forensic science in detection. Thanks to his science today, more crimes are solved than ever before (Holmes Still Walks).

There lays my interest in Forensic Science. What links are out there? Few that are maintained, and fewer still that are for the non-specialist like myself, thus the following list is weak, but getting stronger.

• Forensic Science DOJ
• Timeline of Key Events
• From Fingerprints to DNA The Forensic Science Service - UK
• The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
• Crime Scene Investigator Network
• Vidocq Society was founded in 1990. Philadelphia’s second-in-command U.S. Customs Service Special Agent, a well-known forensic sculptor from Philadelphia, and a prison psychologist from Michigan were the first members. Today more than 150 men and women from diverse backgrounds comprise their unique group, sprinkled with forensic experts, businesspeople, and others dedicated to dealing with long-unsolved murders and other major cases.
• Frank Bender Art
• National Forensic Science Technology Center
  • NFSTC Projects
• Criminal Justice Guide - Ayo and Iken PLC | Florida
• Online Criminal Justice Resource guide L.A. Criminal Defense Partners
• The Doe Network: International Center for Unidentified & Missing Persons
• Forensic Science Simplified
• CBS.com: CSI
• FBI — Laboratory Services
• National Institute of Justice
• American Society of Questioned Document Examiners (ASQDE)
• American Society of Crime Lab Directors
• American Academy of Forensic Sciences
• American Board of Forensic Anthropology
• Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists
• International Association for Identification
• University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropology Center (The Body Farm)
• Find Your Cybersecurity Degree or Certification
  • Computer Forensics
  • Digital Forensics
• Forensic Science at Michigan State University
• University of Florida | Forensic Science Distance Education Programs
• Forensic Science Programs | DYSON COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES | Pace University
• Online Forensic Psychology Bachelor's Degree | Maryville University
• Forensic Science Degree Programs: Search 300+ Forensic Schools
• Forensic Science Education & Career Information, Schools, & More