Jan 30, 2017
Crime wreaks havoc on the very framework of our society, no one is immune from it. Regardless of race, background, or financial status, crime can and will touch your life in a negative way. The role of the criminal investigator is to fill the gap from suspect to victim. The investigative function centers around the...
Jan 23, 2017
Toxicology testing is a vital piece of the post mortem investigative puzzle. Many investigators confuse the importance of toxicology in cases where no autopsy is being conducted. An even greater danger is submitting fluids for testing but then making an incorrect determination because of the miss-interpretations of...
Jan 16, 2017
Work law enforcement or ME/C death investigations long enough and you will end up in court. Whether you are testifying in a criminal case or a civil proceeding, there are things you can do to prepare for testimony. Done correctly, you will leave the stand with your integrity and professional image intact. Done wrong,...
Jan 9, 2017
A prevalent concern, but under-recognized, public health problem of distressing and harmful resident-to-resident interactions in dementia in long-term care homes (LTC) (such as nursing homes and assisted living residences), is a major issue facing many countries today. This increase can, in part, be attributed to...
Jan 2, 2017
As we begin 2017 I want to thank you for a great 2016 and look forward to everything possible in 2017. I plan to expand training options and continue to develop online training through video and podcast. As a death investigator, or whatever career you are in, goals and action plans are vital if you […]