On August 6th, Cara Plese, M.S., Scientist I and Antonio Scatena, Laboratory Manager at Gateway Analytical hosted a webinar designed for police and attorneys on the topic of condom lubricant analysis. During this webinar, our presenters provided an in depth explanation of the analysis of condom lubricants and gave insight into many of the variables that can influence the results of a test, including appropriate collection time, the location of sampling, and the type of condom used in an assault. The presenters focused on the results of condom lubricant analysis and discuss what can be determined once a sample has been tested.
Condom Lubricant Analysis
On April 30th, Dave Exline, Senior V.P. and Cara Plese, M.S., Scientist I at Gateway Analytical hosted a webinar designed for police and attorneys involved in cases with physical evidence. During this webinar, our presenters discussed the advantages of microscopic and presumptive screenings of physical evidence, especially suspected bodily fluid stains and hair prior to advancing to more expensive DNA analysis. They also provide examples of such screenings and discussed how these screening methods can save valuable time, money and resources by eliminating samples from being forwarded onto unnecessary further analysis.
AAFS 2013 Presenataion: What Judges and Lawyers Need to Know about the Science Behind Trace Evidence
Gateway Analytical scientists Cara Plese and Antonio Scatena recently presented at the 2013 AAFS Annual Meeting in Washington DC. The presentation titled: "What Judges and Lawyers Need to Know about the Science Behind Trace Evidence" is now available for download.
Gateway Analytical is very excited to be presenting at the 2013 AAFS Annual Meeting in Washington DC this year! Cara Plese and Antonio Scatena will be presenting “What Judges and Lawyers Need to Know about the Science Behind Trace Evidence” on Friday, February 22nd at 10:40am. As our presentation date is quickly approaching, we wanted to give a short summary of what attendees should expect.
On January 22nd, Dave Exline, Senior V.P. and Rebekah Wagurak, Forensic Scientist at Gateway Analytical, hosted a webinar designed for police and attorneys and built upon the information provided in our previous webinar, “Forensic Analysis of Gunshot Residue for Police & Attorneys.” During this webinar, our presenters provided police officers with tips on the proper collection of gunshot residue (GSR) evidence, as well as, the methodology used to analyze and interpret the data utilizing automated scanning electron microscopes (SEM). Our presenters also took attendees into the courtroom, providing attorneys with insight into the significance of GSR evidence during a case, and what implications can be made from this type of evidence during expert testimony.
We are now one (1) of only two (2) private labs in the country that is accredited to this standard for trace evidence, and we are the only private lab in the country to be accredited for gunshot residue analysis.
At the upcoming AAFS Annual Meeting, which is being held on February 18-23, 2013 in Washington, DC, Gateway Analytical will be giving a presentation on "What Lawyers and Judges Need to Known about the Science behind Trace Evidence Examination". Authored by Cara Plese, Antonio Scatena, and David Exline this presentation will help attendees gain a general introduction and exposure to the scientific method employed in the analysis of trace evidence, as well as the conclusions that can be expected from the various types of trace evidence examinations.
On August 8th, David Exline, Senior V.P. & Court-Qualified Trace Evidence Expert and Rebekah Wagurak, Forensic Scientist at Gateway Analytical presented a webinar that covers the forensic investigation process for paint and tape evidence. Topics include the most current methods used for today’s investigators and discuss the interpretation of paint transfer evidence. Case studies related to the analysis of duct tapes, automotive and architectural paints were also discussed.