Forensics Unfiltered with Gap Science

JOIN THE MENTAL HEALTH IN FORENSICS SUMMIT VIP WAIT LISTWe’re closing out our Mental Health Awareness Series with a reflection on everything this month has brought into focus.Over the past several episodes, we’ve revisited conversations around burnout, trauma exposure, leadership pressure, recovery, and the emotional weight of long-term work in forensic science. And while each story is different, a few themes show up again and again: the slow build of stress over time, the normalization of exhaustion, and the moment many professionals start questioning whether they can (or should) keep going the way things are.We also want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who listened, shared episodes, or opened up about their own experiences this month. These aren’t always easy conversations to have, especially in this field, but they matter more than we can probably measure.A special thank you as well to Matt Davis, Letty Ramirez, Jason Cole, Kat Pope, and Alice White for being willing to share their stories so openly about trauma exposure, burnout, leadership, and recovery in forensic science. Their honesty is what makes conversations like this possible.And while this series is wrapping up, the conversation definitely isn’t.A quick announcement before you go...We’re excited to share that this year’s virtual summit will be the:Mental Health in Forensics SummitThis free virtual summit takes place during National Forensic Science Week and continues the conversation we’ve been having all month focused on burnout, trauma exposure, leadership, and what it actually takes to build sustainable careers in forensic science.If you’d like early access and updates as soon as registration opens, you can join the VIP waitlist here:👉 https://gapscience.com/summit-wait-list/

What happens when the job you built your identity around is no longer sustainable to stay in?As part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, we’re revisiting a deeply honest conversation with forensic supervisor Alice White about one of the hardest decisions in the profession: walking away from a forensic career.In this episode, Alice reflects on years in forensic leadership marked by high responsibility, chronic stress, and the emotional weight of managing both people and performance in high-stakes environments. She discusses the cumulative impact of long-term stress, the pressure to always “hold it together,” and how many professionals begin normalizing stress just to keep up.Alice also shares how major critical incidents, including mass casualty events, shaped her perspective and ultimately contributed to the realization that something had to change.This conversation unpacks burnout, identity, and the emotional complexity of knowing when it’s time to let go.🎙️ This episode is part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, where we’re revisiting some of the most impactful conversations we’ve had around stress, burnout, trauma, and wellness in forensic science.

In forensic science, changing agencies or leaving a position can feel strangely personal… almost like admitting failure.As part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, we’re revisiting an honest conversation about career changes in forensics and why so many professionals feel pressured to stay quiet about wanting something different.In this episode, Ashley opens up about the emotional reality of leaving an agency, including the anxiety of telling supervisors, the fear of rumors and backlash, and the guilt that can come with prioritizing your personal life, health, or future goals over loyalty to a job.We're also challenging an outdated expectation that many professionals still feel trapped by: the idea that you should spend your entire career at one agency no matter the cost.🎙️ This episode is part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, where we’re revisiting some of the most impactful conversations we’ve had around stress, burnout, trauma, career sustainability, and wellness in forensic science.

What does it actually look like to come out the other side of burnout in forensic science?In this episode of our Mental Health Awareness Series, Kat Pope shares her deeply personal journey through burnout, PTSD, and the long process of rebuilding herself while still working in the forensic field.Her story isn’t about a single breaking point. It’s about what happens after the system you’ve been operating in for years finally stops working for you. The exhaustion, the coping mechanisms that quietly become habits, and the realization that “pushing through” isn’t a sustainable strategy... it’s a survival response.Kat opens up about:Her experience with PTSD and the slow process of recoveryHow burnout showed up as both emotional and behavioral patternsThe role alcohol and other coping mechanisms played in numbing stressWhat it takes to rebuild routines like sleep, boundaries, and self-careThe shift from survival mode back toward stability and identityWhy healing in this field takes years—not weeks or quick fixesThis conversation also highlights something many forensic professionals quietly experience but rarely say out loud: even after you leave the worst of burnout, your body and mind don’t automatically reset. Recovery is layered, ongoing, and deeply personal.🎙️ This episode is part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, where we’re revisiting some of the most impactful conversations we’ve had around stress, burnout, trauma, and wellness in forensic science.

As part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, we’re revisiting a conversation we had about burnout in forensic science (and the workplace culture that quietly normalizes it).In many forensic units, burnout doesn’t happen all at once. It slowly builds through constant overwhelm, understaffing, lack of recognition, limited growth opportunities, toxic environments, and the pressure to always “push through.”This conversation explores:The five major causes of burnout in forensic workWhy so many forensic professionals feel like they can never truly “catch up”The culture of rewarding overwork and self-sacrificeHow burnout impacts both personal life and job performanceThe guilt many professionals feel around taking time offWhy boundaries, rest, and life outside the job actually matterWe also reflect on our own experiences early in our careers... working unpaid hours, constantly being available, learning the hard way that sacrificing every off-duty moment for work doesn’t lead to sustainability.If you’ve ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, emotionally detached, or stuck in a cycle where work continuously takes priority over your personal life, this episode will probably feel very familiar.🎙️ This episode is part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, where we’re revisiting some of the most impactful conversations we’ve had around stress, burnout, trauma, and wellness in forensic science.

What really happens when the demands of your forensic career begin to extend beyond the job itself?As part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, we’re revisiting our unfiltered conversation about work/life balance in forensics (and what it actually looks like behind the scenes!).From on-call culture and holiday callouts to court appearances on days off, missed family events, disrupted sleep, and the constant mental load of being “ready at all times,” these conversations highlight what work/life balance actually looks like inside forensic science and crime scene investigation.How do you function for years while being tethered to phones, pagers, and call screens—often developing a level of hypervigilance that doesn’t fully shut off, even when you’re technically off duty?And over time, a difficult truth starts to settle in: there is no such thing as truly “caught up.” There are always more cases, more emails, more reports, and more demands waiting the next day.Over time, many begin to realize a hard truth: there is no true “caught up.” There are always more cases, more emails, and more demands waiting tomorrow.In this conversation, we unpack the emotional weight of that reality—guilt around taking time off, pressure from coworkers and workplace culture, the hesitation to “leave the team short,” and the ongoing internal conflict between personal life and professional responsibility.🎙️ This episode is part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, where we’re revisiting some of the most impactful conversations we’ve had around stress, burnout, trauma, and wellness in forensic science.

How many warning signs do we miss before our bodies force us to pay attention?As part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, we’re revisiting Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Jason Cole.In Part 1, Jason shared the culture many forensic professionals know all too well: long hours, constant pressure, and the unspoken expectation to push through no matter what.In this episode, we get to the moments that changed everything.Jason opens up about two life-altering experiences that forever shifted how he views work, health, leadership, and what it really means to take care of yourself in this profession.He shares:The traumatic loss of a mentor in the labThe emotional aftermath he felt pressured to carry quietlyHis own unexpected stroke while teaching a forensic classThe difficult reality of recovery and uncertaintyWhat these experiences taught him about boundaries, health, and asking for helpThis conversation is an important reminder that in forensic science, the impact of this work doesn’t always show up immediately.Sometimes it builds slowly until your body forces you to stop and listen. For anyone who has ever believed:“I’ll slow down later.”“I’m fine.”“I just need to push through this season.”If you’ve ever felt like your job was asking for more than you could sustainably give, this episode is one you need to hear.🎙️ This episode is part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, where we’re revisiting some of the most impactful conversations we’ve had around stress, burnout, trauma, and wellness in forensic science.If Jason’s story resonates with you, or if mental health is something your forensic unit is actively working to address, we’d love to hear from you.We’re continuing to create space for these conversations—and for the people willing to share what they’ve learned along the way.

“I haven’t been to the doctor in 18 years.”As part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, we’re revisiting this powerful two-part conversation with Jason Cole.In this episode, Jason walks through the early stages of his career, from law enforcement to crime scene investigations to latent print work and beyond. Like many in this field, he built his career on hard work, long hours, and a deep passion for the job.But along the way, something else started to take shape.A pattern that’s common in forensic science:✔️ Prioritizing work above everything else✔️ Ignoring personal health✔️ Constantly pushing through without slowing downAt the time, it doesn’t feel like a problem. It feels like dedication. Commitment. Doing what the job requires.But over time, those habits can come at a cost.This episode also explores how mental health was (or wasn’t) talked about earlier in the field—and how many professionals were conditioned to “just handle it” without support or space to process what they were experiencing.🎧 In Part 1, we cover:Jason’s path into forensic scienceThe culture of hard work and overcommitmentEarly perspectives on mental health in the fieldThe subtle ways stress and imbalance start to build🎙️ This is part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, where we’re revisiting impactful conversations around stress, burnout, and the realities of working in forensic science.

What happens when you’re standing at a “routine” crime scene… and don’t realize you’re in the middle of an active shooter encounter?In this powerful Mental Health Awareness series episode, we're taking you back to when CSI Supervisor Letty Ramirez shared the moment her career as well as her understanding of safety, trauma, and survival changed forever.While processing what appeared to be a standard scene, Letty suddenly found herself facing a suspect with a gun pointed directly at her. In the chaos that followed, she didn’t even realize she had survived an active shooting until after the scene was secured.Letty walks us through the immediate aftermath, the emotional denial, the identity struggle of “I’m fine” vs. what was actually happening internally, and the delayed realization that she was experiencing symptoms of PTSD. She also shares how therapy, peer support, and eventually EMDR helped her begin processing the trauma she once pushed down to stay “one of the boys.”🎙️ This episode is part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, where we’re revisiting some of the most impactful conversations we’ve had around stress, burnout, trauma, and wellness in forensic science.

At some point, coping stops being enough.In Part 2 of our Mental Health Awareness Month kickoff, Matt Davis continues his story. This time focusing on what happens after years of exposure to trauma in forensic work begin to accumulate.He opens up about burnout, the limits of informal coping strategies, and the realization that processing trauma requires more than just pushing through it. Matt also shares his experience with counseling and EMDR therapy, and how structured mental health support changed the way he processes his career experiences.Key topics include:Recognizing burnout in forensic professionalsWhen coping mechanisms stop workingThe role of counseling in trauma processingEMDR therapy and trauma reprocessingBuilding long-term mental health support systemsReframing what it means to “handle the job”This is where the conversation shifts: from surviving the work to learning how to sustain a career in it.🎙️ This episode is part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, where we’re revisiting some of the most impactful conversations we’ve had around stress, burnout, trauma, and wellness in forensic science.

Some scenes don’t stay locked away in the case folder. They follow you.In the kickoff episode of our Mental Health Awareness Month series, we sit down with Matt Davis, a forensic professional whose career includes crime scene investigation, latent print examination, and supervision.Matt walks us through the early moments in his career that shaped everything that came after... mass casualty events, high-risk scenes with significant loss of life, and child death investigations that left lasting impressions.Key topics include:Early exposure to mass casualty scenesWorking large-scale, high-stress forensic incidentsChild death investigations and emotional impactThe beginning stages of cumulative trauma in forensicsWhat professionals carry home from the sceneThis episode sets the foundation for understanding why mental health in forensic science is not optional, it's necessary. 🎙️ This episode is part of our Mental Health Awareness Series, where we’re revisiting some of the most impactful conversations we’ve had around stress, burnout, trauma, and wellness in forensic science.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in this episode, we’re kicking off a series of conversations that have been part of our mission since the very beginning.Mental health in forensics isn’t something we started talking about recently. It’s been a core part of our Forensic Supervision training since 2019, long before it became a more visible topic at conferences or in professional development spaces.At the time, these conversations weren’t always easy to have. And in many cases, they were avoided altogether.But things are starting to shift.We’re seeing more awareness, more research, and more open discussions about the realities of working in this field. And while that’s progress, there’s still a gap between talking about mental health and truly understanding what it looks like in forensic science.Because the impact of this work isn’t always obvious.It’s not just what you experience directly - it’s what you see, document, analyze, and carry with you long after the work is done.Over time, that adds up.In this episode, we’re setting the stage for a month of revisiting some of the most impactful conversations we’ve had on this podcast... stories and perspectives that reflect the real challenges forensic professionals face when it comes to stress, burnout, and long-term well-being.If you’ve been in this field for any length of time, chances are you’ve seen or experienced some of this yourself.And if you have a perspective or experience you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you as we continue to create space for these conversations.

At some point in your forensic career, the adrenaline fades.You start to ask yourself... Why doesn't this feel the same? Why am I not as energized? Do I need to leave the field? In this episode, we break down the warning signs, the psychology behind mid-career dissatisfaction, and practical steps to reignite growth without impulsively leaving the field.Whether you’re navigating this personally or leading a team, this conversation matters.

AI is showing up in forensic science whether we feel ready for it or not.In this episode, we have an honest conversation about AI in forensic science and why it creates so much discomfort inside forensic units. Not because forensic professionals are resistant to change, but because we care deeply about credibility, ethics, and defending our work in court.We talk about where AI is already embedded in our workflows, why it feels different this time, and how fear often comes from experience, not ignorance. We also explore how our teams are already using AI without realizing it, where the real risks actually are, and how leadership can approach this shift without alienating the people doing the work.This episode isn’t about hype or selling tools. It’s about helping our units think clearly, ethically, and confidently about technology that isn’t going away.If you’ve been uneasy about AI but haven’t quite figured out why, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we share our personal experiences with burnout in forensic careers and how we learned the hard way that boundaries aren’t just optional—they’re essential. From missed lunches and sleepless nights to the way overworking can strain your relationships and your health, we talk honestly about the challenges we’ve faced and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.We also break down practical, actionable strategies that we use to protect our time, our energy, and our professional effectiveness. Whether it’s using PTO, leaving work on time, stopping weekend emails, or navigating court obligations, we give you tips you can implement immediately.If you’ve ever felt exhausted, stretched too thin, or worried that saying “no” would make you less valuable, this episode is for you. Our goal is simple: help you sustain your forensic career without losing yourself in the process.🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠

Our forensic careers ask a lot of us—emotionally, mentally, and personally. In this episode, we break down how burnout develops in forensic work, why so many of us don’t recognize it until it’s already impacting our lives, and what sustainable career boundaries actually look like. We share real-world insight and practical strategies to help prevent burnout while continuing to do work that matters.In this episode, we discuss:Why burnout in forensic work often goes unnoticed until it’s already costing usHow seeing the entire year at once changes how you value your timeWhy planning mini-adventures isn’t indulgent—it’s protectiveHow scheduling time off in advance reduces guilt, anxiety, and people-pleasingWays intentional planning helps us say no (or pause) to things that hijack our time🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠

This episode, we get personal. We reflect on our year in forensic business and professional life, sharing what we learned about sustainable goal setting, balancing personal health, and building a thriving career without burning out.From pivoting products to reaching new audiences, tackling overwhelming projects, and learning the value of automation, we walk you through our real-life experiences with goal setting for forensic professionals.We discuss:How listening to customers and adapting transformed our businessThe importance of protecting our health and personal life while growing professionallyStrategies for intentional, realistic goal setting that actually worksThe projects and collaborations we’re focusing on in 2026, and how we’re keeping them sustainableWhether you’re running a forensic team, teaching students, or managing your own forensic career, you’ll get actionable insights on how we structure our goals, reflect on our wins and challenges, and create a business and life that lasts.Join us as we share our journey, our mistakes, and our strategies — because sustainable success is possible when you protect what matters most.🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Forensic Supervisor Success Summit, we dive into the crucial topic of forensic team resiliency with expert Renee Souza. Learn why building resilience is essential for forensic professionals who face trauma and stress daily—and how supervisors can support their teams to bounce back stronger.From emotional regulation to mental health days and practical coping strategies, discover actionable tools to boost your team’s productivity and well-being. Whether you’re a seasoned forensic supervisor or new to leadership, this episode is packed with insights to help your team thrive under pressure.Want more? This full presentation—and 20 more like it—are available in the 2024 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit All-Access Pass, now included inside The Vault for just $29/month.Links from today's episode: Get this presentation inside The Vault: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gapscience.com/the-vault/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore Versaterm Mindbase and book a demo: https://www.versaterm.com/solution/mindbase/🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Forensic Supervisor Success Summit, Jennifer Meade—an experienced evidence unit supervisor and trailblazer—shares her top strategies for how to motivate a forensic team. From gaining genuine buy-in on major projects to boosting forensic team morale without extra budget, Jennifer reveals practical, proven tools that any forensic supervisor can use to inspire their unit.Whether you’re facing resistance or looking to empower your rock stars, this episode delivers actionable advice on communication, delegation, incentives, and leading by example. Tune in to discover how genuine leadership can transform your team’s performance and drive success.Want more? This full presentation—and 20 more like it—are available in the 2024 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit All-Access Pass, now included inside The Vault for just $29/month.Links from today's episode: Get this presentation inside The Vault: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gapscience.com/the-vault/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore Versaterm Mindbase and book a demo: ⁠https://www.versaterm.com/solution/mindbase/⁠🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠

Feeling like your team is constantly overwhelmed, but struggling to prove it to leadership? In this episode, Ashley sits down with Courtney Lozano, Interim Manager at the Dallas Police Department, to talk about how she built a simple, no-budget stats tracking system that transformed her forensic unit.You'll learn how to identify which stats actually matter, use data to support staffing requests, eliminate downtime between shifts, and resolve internal team conflict. If you're a forensic supervisor ready to lead with facts—not just gut instinct—this conversation is packed with insights you can start using immediately.Want more? This full presentation—and 20 more like it—are available in the 2024 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit All-Access Pass, now included inside The Vault for just $29/month.Links from today's episode: Get this presentation inside The Vault: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gapscience.com/the-vault/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore Versaterm Mindbase and book a demo: ⁠https://www.versaterm.com/solution/mindbase/⁠🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠

What happens when a forensic professional shifts from “this is how we’ve always done it” to “how can we grow from this”? In this episode of Forensics Unfiltered, we sit down with Nakia Porter—Supervising Forensic Identification Specialist with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department—to explore the power of a growth mindset for forensic supervisors.Nakia shares real stories from her own leadership journey, including how she embraced feedback, created a culture of collaboration, and transformed team performance. We dive into the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, common pitfalls forensic supervisors face, and five steps to start cultivating a stronger, more resilient forensic unit—starting today.Want more? This full presentation—and 20 more like it—are available in the 2024 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit All-Access Pass, now included inside The Vault for just $29/month.Links from today's episode: Get this presentation inside The Vault: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gapscience.com/the-vault/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore Versaterm Mindbase and book a demo: ⁠https://www.versaterm.com/solution/mindbase/⁠⁠⁠🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠

What do you do when you’re suddenly in charge of a forensic unit you’ve never worked in? In this episode of Forensics Unfiltered, we sit down with Chris Decker, Forensic Laboratory Supervisor at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, to talk about the real challenges (and opportunities!) of supervising beyond your forensic specialty.From shadowing team members to identifying workflow roadblocks, Chris shares how he quickly got up to speed with his new latent print unit — and built trust along the way. Whether you’re a newly promoted forensic supervisor or just inherited a unit outside your area of expertise, this conversation is packed with honest insights and actionable advice.Want more? This full presentation—and 20 more like it—are available in the 2024 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit All-Access Pass, now included inside The Vault for just $29/month.Links from today's episode: Get this presentation inside The Vault: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gapscience.com/the-vault/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore Versaterm Mindbase and book a demo: ⁠https://www.versaterm.com/solution/mindbase/⁠🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Forensics Unfiltered, we sit down with Coach Lisa Gilbert from No-Nonsense Training Solutions to talk about one of the most powerful (and misunderstood) tools in your leadership toolbox: leverage.Coach Lisa shares what leverage really means, how forensic supervisors can build it ethically, and why relying on “fairness” alone won’t move your team forward. From navigating workplace politics to growing your influence and network, this episode is packed with honest advice and actionable strategies.Want more? This full presentation—and 20 more like it—are available in the 2024 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit All-Access Pass, now included inside The Vault for just $29/month.Links from today's episode: Get this presentation inside The Vault: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gapscience.com/the-vault/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore Versaterm Mindbase and book a demo: ⁠https://www.versaterm.com/solution/mindbase/⁠Learn more about No-Nonsense Training Solutions: ⁠⁠https://www.nononsensetrainingsolutions.com/🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠

What happens when two professionals take completely different paths into forensics and end up helping shape cutting-edge technology at a global company? You get a refreshingly candid conversation about the future of forensic science, the challenges of innovation, and the people driving change behind the scenes.We sat down with Becca Nick and Walter Hiller from foster+freeman for a wide-ranging chat in our podcast Forensics Unfiltered. From career pivots to emerging tech to why conferences like FACTS25 are a big deal — we covered a lot.Links from today's episode: Register for FACTS25: http://facts25.info/Learn more about foster+freeman: https://fosterfreeman.com/Join us for the Forensics on a Budget Summit: https://forensicsonabudget.com/🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠

Leadership in forensic science isn't just about knowing your technical stuff — it's about navigating human dynamics, handling tough conversations, and inspiring your team under pressure. In this powerful two-part series, we dive deep into the real skills forensic professionals need to lead with confidence and resilience.Coach Lisa from No-Nonsense Training Solutions joins us to break down the critical (and often overlooked) elements of forensic leadership development. We’re talking emotional intelligence, how to lead through chaos, and why how you show up matters even more than what you know.Links from today's episode:Learn more from Coach Lisa: ⁠⁠https://www.nononsensetrainingsolutions.com/⁠🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠

Leadership in forensic science isn't just about knowing your technical stuff — it's about navigating human dynamics, handling tough conversations, and inspiring your team under pressure. In this powerful two-part series, we dive deep into the real skills forensic professionals need to lead with confidence and resilience.Coach Lisa from No-Nonsense Training Solutions joins us to break down the critical (and often overlooked) elements of forensic leadership development. We’re talking emotional intelligence, how to lead through chaos, and why how you show up matters even more than what you know.Links from today's episode:Learn more from Coach Lisa: ⁠https://www.nononsensetrainingsolutions.com/🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠

A mislabeled item. An overwhelmed tech. A missing chain of custody. In this episode, we dive into the real reasons why evidence rooms fall apart—and how supervisors can step in with smarter systems, stronger boundaries, and better support for their teams.Links from today's episode:Learn more from Danielle and Kelly: https://www.evidencesolutionsinc.com/Register for Elevating Mock Crime Scenes to Improve CSI Training (Free On-Demand Webinar): ⁠https://my.demio.com/ref/BW286JlY2Ah7xVYA🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠

⚠️ Trigger Warning: Discussion of Officer SuicideThis post contains discussions about police officer suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a mental health professional or a trusted resource. You can call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.Forensic professionals face some of the toughest challenges—exposure to trauma, high-stakes decisions, and the emotional toll of the job. But how can you safeguard your mental and physical well-being while continuing to do the work you love?In this two-part series, we dive deep in this interview with Matt Davis discussing trauma recovery for forensic professionals, exploring real-life experiences, coping strategies, and actionable techniques that can help you build resilience. From traditional therapy methods to advanced approaches like EMDR and ketamine therapy, plus daily habits that make a difference, we break down what works (and what doesn’t) for those in the field.If you’re ready to move from just surviving to truly thriving in your career, this series is for you. Tune in now!Links from today's episode:Join Matt Davis in the Forensic Field Training Officer Academy: ⁠https://gapscience.teachable.com/p/forensic-field-training-officer-virtual-academy1⁠The officer deaths by suicide statistics come from this report: Law Enforcement Deaths by Suicide Report.🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠

Forensic professionals face some of the toughest challenges—exposure to trauma, high-stakes decisions, and the emotional toll of the job. But how can you safeguard your mental and physical well-being while continuing to do the work you love?In this two-part series, we dive deep in this interview with Matt Davis discussing trauma recovery for forensic professionals, exploring real-life experiences, coping strategies, and actionable techniques that can help you build resilience. From traditional therapy methods to advanced approaches like EMDR and ketamine therapy, plus daily habits that make a difference, we break down what works (and what doesn’t) for those in the field.If you’re ready to move from just surviving to truly thriving in your career, this series is for you. Tune in now!Links from today's episode:Join Matt Davis in the Forensic Field Training Officer Academy: https://gapscience.teachable.com/p/forensic-field-training-officer-virtual-academy1Register for Elevating Mock Crime Scenes to Improve CSI Training (Free On-Demand Webinar): ⁠https://my.demio.com/ref/BW286JlY2Ah7xVYA🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠

Join Alice White, an expert in the field of latent prints, as she discusses how you can redesign your new hire selection process to bring higher quality candidates into your department.Links from today's episode:Learn more from Alice White: ⁠https://evolveforensics.com/Grab the replays from the Forensic Trainer Symposium: ⁠https://forensictrainersymposium.com/⁠Register for Elevating Mock Crime Scenes to Improve CSI Training (Free On-Demand Webinar): ⁠https://my.demio.com/ref/BW286JlY2Ah7xVYA🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠

Join Dr. Heidi Sievers, a Bloodstain Pattern Expert, as she discusses how you can design training exercises that are impactful and enhance the learning experience.Links from today's episode:Learn more from Dr. Heidi Sievers: https://www.sieversforensics.com/Grab the replays from the Forensic Trainer Symposium: https://forensictrainersymposium.com/Register for Elevating Mock Crime Scenes to Improve CSI Training (Free On-Demand Webinar): ⁠https://my.demio.com/ref/BW286JlY2Ah7xVYA🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Subscribe to the podcast! Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to the world of forensic science with a stylish twist! Today, we dive into the inspiring journey of Amanda Lloyd, the creator behind The Proper Seal blog, where there's "evidence that life can be simple yet chic". If you've ever though about starting your own forensic blog, this episode is for you. Click play now and let's dive in!Links from today's episode:The Proper Seal Blog: https://theproperseal.com/Register for Elevating Mock Crime Scenes to Improve CSI Training (Free On-Demand Webinar): https://my.demio.com/ref/BW286JlY2Ah7xVYAToday's Show Notes: https://gapscience.com/forensic-blog-with-amanda-lloyd/🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together. Previous Episodes:⁠⁠Episodes 37-38: 5 Years with Gap Science: Stories, Successes, Flops, and Insights Episodes 35-36: Jason Cole's Powerful Take on Health After Surviving a Stroke and Witnessing a Lab Tragedy⁠📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:⁠Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.⁠⁠Join The Vault⁠⁠Forensic Supervision Masterclass⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠👉 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Follow along on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠, or ⁠Pinterest⁠!

🎙️ 5 Years with Gap Science: Stories, Successes, Flops, and Insights – Part 2 | Forensics Unfiltered 🎙️In this special two-part series, we’re celebrating Gap Science’s 5-year anniversary by reflecting on the highs, lows, and everything in between from our journey as forensic professionals and business owners. In Part 2, we dive into engaging trivia, fun rapid-fire questions and share our vision for the future of forensic leadership, training, and team empowerment.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Forensics Unfiltered Episode:Fun and insightful trivia about Gap ScienceOur plans for the future and continued growth in the forensic fieldHow we’re empowering forensic leaders and teams for years to comeWhether you’re a forensic professional, a new supervisor, or an aspiring leader, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable advice. Tune in and celebrate with us as we reflect on five years of growth and impact in the forensic industry.🎉 Celebrate with us, laugh with us, and learn from our journey!🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together. Previous Episodes:Episode 37: 5 Years with Gap Science: Stories, Successes, Flops, and Insights - Part 1 of 2Episode 36: JASON COLE’S Powerful Take on Health After Surviving a Stroke and Witnessing a Lab Tragedy (Part 2 of 2)📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals:Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals.Join The VaultForensic Supervision MasterclassField Training Officer (FTO) Program DevelopmentAll You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation👥 Join Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Connect on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Pinterest!Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest for even more forensic insights and resources.Forensics Unfiltered—because the science is just the beginning.

🎙️ 5 Years with Gap Science: Stories, Successes, Flops, and Insights – Part 1 🎙️ Join us as we kick off our 5-year anniversary celebration of Gap Science in this special two-part podcast series! In Part 1, we dive into the origin story of Gap Science, reflecting on key milestones, challenges, and the incredible journey of supporting forensic teams worldwide. Expect heartfelt stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and lessons learned that every forensic professional can relate to. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode of Forensics Unfiltered: The origin and evolution of Gap Science Major milestones and challenges we've faced Insights and lessons that resonate with forensic professionals at every stage of their career Whether you’re an experienced forensic professional, a new supervisor, or someone aspiring to lead in the field, this two-part series is filled with inspiration and actionable advice. Tune in, celebrate with us, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the journey that’s empowered forensic teams globally for the past five years. 🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.  Previous Episodes: Episode 37: 5 Years with Gap Science: Stories, Successes, Flops, and Insights - Part 1 of 2 Episode 36: JASON COLE’S Powerful Take on Health After Surviving a Stroke and Witnessing a Lab Tragedy (Part 2 of 2) 📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals: Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals. Join The Vault Forensic Supervision Masterclass Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation 👥 Join Our Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform) Connect on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Pinterest! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest for even more forensic insights and resources. Forensics Unfiltered—because the science is just the beginning.

You made it to the last episode of this 6-part series! We're excited to bring you "Introvert’s Guide to Conquer Public Speaking" with John Black. John, the owner of Black and White Forensics, shares his expertise on helping introverts excel in public speaking. This episode is part of our special series featuring interviews from the 2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit. Enjoy this free peek into the summit, and sign up for the VIP waitlist to be the first to know about the 2024 summit! As discussed in this episode: Learn more from John Black: https://www.bwforensics.com/ Sign up for the Summit VIP List: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forensicsupervisorsuccess.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a member of The Vault: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gapscience.teachable.com/p/gap-science-ecourses-membership⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab the replays from the 2023 Summit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gapscience.teachable.com/p/summit-all-access-pass-20221⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)  Links you may want to check out: Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠library of eCourses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for forensic professionals Webinars, virtual academies and in-person courses are also added to our scheduled regularly! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to see our upcoming schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We offer a free PDF download for new supervisors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"How to Crush Your First 30 Days as Forensic Supervisor"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ready to take your Forensic Unit to the next level? Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Quick Guide to Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trying to get into the forensic field? Snag your copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Landing a Forensic Career: From Job Hunt to Interview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Connect with us on your favorite social media platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

Almost to the end of this 6-part series! In this episode, we're featuring "How Women in Law Enforcement Can Have Confident Conversations" with Dr. Heidi Sievers. Dr. Sievers, founder of Sievers Forensics, shares her insights on fostering confident communication in law enforcement. This episode is part of our special series featuring interviews from the 2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit. Enjoy this free peek into the summit, and sign up for the VIP waitlist to stay updated on the 2024 summit! As discussed in this episode: Learn more from Dr. Sievers: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.sieversforensics.com/ Sign up for the Summit VIP List: ⁠⁠⁠https://forensicsupervisorsuccess.com/⁠⁠⁠ Become a member of The Vault: ⁠⁠⁠https://gapscience.teachable.com/p/gap-science-ecourses-membership⁠⁠⁠ Grab the replays from the 2023 Summit: ⁠⁠⁠https://gapscience.teachable.com/p/summit-all-access-pass-20221⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)  Links you may want to check out: Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠library of eCourses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for forensic professionals NEW! ⁠Bloodstain Pattern Identification & Interpretation eCourse ⁠ Download this free resource: ⁠Bloodstain Pattern Identification Guide⁠! Webinars, virtual academies and in-person courses are also added to our scheduled regularly! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to see our upcoming schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We offer a free PDF download for new supervisors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"How to Crush Your First 30 Days as Forensic Supervisor"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ready to take your Forensic Unit to the next level? Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Quick Guide to Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trying to get into the forensic field? Snag your copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Landing a Forensic Career: From Job Hunt to Interview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Connect with us on your favorite social media platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

We're halfway through our special series showcasing interviews from the 2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit! In this episode, we explore "Navigating Crucial Conversations Like a Pro" with Chief Cornita Riley. Chief Riley, author of 'How to Break The Glass Ceiling & Still Keep it Nice' and founder of Motivating People to Rise Higher Consulting Firm, shares her expertise on handling difficult conversations with grace and effectiveness. Enjoy this free peek into the summit, and sign up for the VIP waitlist to be the first to know about the 2024 summit! As discussed in this episode: Learn more about Chief Riley, her book, and her consulting firm: ⁠⁠https://cornitariley.com/⁠ Sign up for the Summit VIP List: ⁠⁠https://forensicsupervisorsuccess.com/⁠⁠ Become a member of The Vault: ⁠⁠https://gapscience.teachable.com/p/gap-science-ecourses-membership⁠⁠ Grab the replays from the 2023 Summit: ⁠⁠https://gapscience.teachable.com/p/summit-all-access-pass-20221⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)  Links you may want to check out: Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠library of eCourses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for forensic professionals Webinars, virtual academies and in-person courses are also added to our scheduled regularly! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to see our upcoming schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We offer a free PDF download for new supervisors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"How to Crush Your First 30 Days as Forensic Supervisor"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ready to take your Forensic Unit to the next level? Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Quick Guide to Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trying to get into the forensic field? Snag your copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Landing a Forensic Career: From Job Hunt to Interview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Connect with us on your favorite social media platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

Let's continue on with the Summit Series! We're featuring "Building Stronger Teams Through Effective One-on-One Meetings" with Steve Gardner. Steve, the creator of SuiteLIMS, shares his strategies for using individualized meetings to enhance team cohesion and performance. This episode is part of our special series showcasing interviews from the 2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit. If you enjoyed this episode, sign up for the VIP Waitlist to stay updated on this year's summit! As discussed in this episode: Learn more about SuiteLIMS: ⁠https://suitelims.com/ Sign up for the Summit VIP List: ⁠https://forensicsupervisorsuccess.com/⁠ Become a member of The Vault: ⁠https://gapscience.teachable.com/p/gap-science-ecourses-membership⁠ Grab the replays from the 2023 Summit: ⁠https://gapscience.teachable.com/p/summit-all-access-pass-20221⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)  Links you may want to check out: Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠library of eCourses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for forensic professionals Webinars, virtual academies and in-person courses are also added to our scheduled regularly! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to see our upcoming schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We offer a free PDF download for new supervisors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"How to Crush Your First 30 Days as Forensic Supervisor"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ready to take your Forensic Unit to the next level? Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Quick Guide to Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trying to get into the forensic field? Snag your copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Landing a Forensic Career: From Job Hunt to Interview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Connect with us on your favorite social media platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

- BIG MILESTONE - It's our big 3-0! That's right, 30 episodes of Forensics Unfiltered and for some reason this feels like cause for celebration. Thanks for being here with us as we dive into "Bridging Communication Gaps in Blended Teams (Sworn & Civilian" with Josh Mott. Josh shares his insights on how supervisors may enhance communication between sworn and civilian staff, helping teams work more cohesively and effectively. This episode is part of our special series featuring interviews from the 2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit. Enjoy this free peek into the summit, and if you don't want to miss out on the 2024 summit, sign up for the VIP list today! As discussed in this episode: Sign up for the Summit VIP List: ⁠https://forensicsupervisorsuccess.com/⁠ Become a member of The Vault: ⁠https://gapscience.teachable.com/p/gap-science-ecourses-membership⁠ Grab the replays from the 2023 Summit: ⁠https://gapscience.teachable.com/p/summit-all-access-pass-20221 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)   Links you may want to check out: Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠library of eCourses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for forensic professionals Webinars, virtual academies and in-person courses are also added to our scheduled regularly! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to see our upcoming schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We offer a free PDF download for new supervisors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"How to Crush Your First 30 Days as Forensic Supervisor"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ready to take your Forensic Unit to the next level? Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Quick Guide to Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trying to get into the forensic field? Snag your copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Landing a Forensic Career: From Job Hunt to Interview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Connect with us on your favorite social media platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, Erin sits down with Coach Lisa, the dynamic CEO and visionary behind No-Nonsense Training Solutions. Dive into "No Nonsense Rules for Conflict Management" as Coach Lisa shares practical, actionable strategies for handling conflict with finesse. And great news! Coach Lisa will be returning to the 2024 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit. If you enjoyed this interview, be sure to sign up for the VIP waitlist. You'll be the first to know when free tickets to the 2024 summit become available, giving you another chance to catch Coach Lisa and many other incredible speakers. Don’t miss out—sign up today! As discussed in this episode: Learn more from Coach Lisa: https://www.nononsensetrainingsolutions.com/ Sign up for the Summit VIP List: https://forensicsupervisorsuccess.com/ Become a member of The Vault: https://gapscience.teachable.com/p/gap-science-ecourses-membership Grab the replays from the 2023 Summit: https://gapscience.teachable.com/p/summit-all-access-pass-20221 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)  Links you may want to check out: Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠library of eCourses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for forensic professionals Webinars, virtual academies and in-person courses are also added to our scheduled regularly! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to see our upcoming schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We offer a free PDF download for new supervisors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"How to Crush Your First 30 Days as Forensic Supervisor"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ready to take your Forensic Unit to the next level? Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Quick Guide to Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trying to get into the forensic field? Snag your copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Landing a Forensic Career: From Job Hunt to Interview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Connect with us on your favorite social media platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode we bring you an insightful conversation with Gabrielle Wimer, recorded live at the 2023 International Association for Identification Conference. Gabrielle, host of "The Walls Do Talk" podcast and a speaker at our Forensic Trainer Symposium, shares her experiences working in both large and small forensic units. Tune in as she discusses the pros and cons of different unit sizes and highlights the importance of collaboration with nearby agencies for sharing knowledge, training, and resources. With the 2024 IAI Conference just around the corner, this episode is packed with valuable insights for forensic professionals. Don't miss it! As discussed in this episode: The Walls Do Talk: https://thewallsdotalk.com/ Listen to Gabrielle's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3dH3ORMMSnv7j98Ye4uK6i?si=02441aa234424775 Contact Gabrielle: [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)  Links you may want to check out: Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠library of eCourses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for forensic professionals Webinars, virtual academies and in-person courses are also added to our scheduled regularly! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to see our upcoming schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We offer a free PDF download for new supervisors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"How to Crush Your First 30 Days as Forensic Supervisor"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ready to take your Forensic Unit to the next level? Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Quick Guide to Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trying to get into the forensic field? Snag your copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Landing a Forensic Career: From Job Hunt to Interview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Connect with us on your favorite social media platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode of the Forensics Unfiltered Podcast, we're diving into the world of government contracting for forensic professionals with our special guest, Michael Kessler. Many forensic experts overlook this exciting career path, but Kessler is here to change that! We break down: how he discovered government contract work what the application process involves and where to find these unique job postings We also explore the key differences between traditional law enforcement roles and government contracting positions, discuss the types of duties contractors take on, and weigh the pros and cons of this career option. Curious about finding these jobs yourself? We’ve got you covered with some handy websites: International Association for Identification - Job Postings (www.theiai.org) USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) ClearanceJobs (www.clearancejobs.com) Tune in for an informative and fun conversation that might just open up a whole new career path for you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)  Links you may want to check out: Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠library of eCourses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for forensic professionals Webinars, virtual academies and in-person courses are also added to our scheduled regularly! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to see our upcoming schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We offer a free PDF download for new supervisors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"How to Crush Your First 30 Days as Forensic Supervisor"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ready to take your Forensic Unit to the next level? Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Quick Guide to Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trying to get into the forensic field? Snag your copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Landing a Forensic Career: From Job Hunt to Interview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Connect with us on your favorite social media platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

🎙️ Forensics Unfiltered: Starting a Forensic Business with Dr. Heidi Sievers 🎙️ We’re back after a short break with an inspiring interview you don’t want to miss! In this episode of Forensics Unfiltered, we sit down with Bloodstain Pattern Analyst Dr. Heidi Sievers to uncover her remarkable journey to becoming a forensic entrepreneur. ✨ What You'll Learn: How Dr. Sievers overcame imposter syndrome and handled criticism while building her career Insights into launching and growing a forensic business The rewards and challenges of being an entrepreneur in the forensic field Dr. Sievers also shares advice for aspiring forensic professionals and entrepreneurs, offering invaluable lessons from her personal experiences. 🔗 Exciting News! We’ve partnered with Dr. Sievers on a brand-new eCourse: Bloodstain Pattern Identification & Interpretation. Don’t forget to grab your free download of the Bloodstain Pattern Identification Guide to take your knowledge to the next level!  Previous Episodes: Episode 25. Rethinking Training Methods Part 2 of 2 Episode 24: Rethinking Training Methods Part 1 of 2 📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals: Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals. Join The Vault Forensic Supervision Masterclass Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation 👥 Join Our Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform) 📱 Follow Us Online: Connect on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Pinterest! Tune in for real stories, actionable advice, and game-changing insights in the world of forensic science!

Join us as we continue on a two-part series on forensic training with special guests Glenn Langenburg and Eric Ray, co-founders of The Double Loop Podcast, in front of a live audience. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the vital role of training programs within the forensic community.Glenn and Eric share their expertise on what constitutes effective training and crucial aspects that training programs should assess during the probationary year. Together, we explore current forensic training methodologies, shedding light on the impacts deficiencies have on the integrity of forensic evidence and the criminal justice system as a whole.If you missed Part 1, make sure you go back one episode and tune in to the first part of our conversation. It's so good, you won't want to miss out!As discussed on today's episode: Check out ⁠The Double Loop Podcast⁠ Missed out on the 2024 Forensic Trainer Symposium? Catch all the replays ⁠inside the Masterclass Experience⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)Links you may want to check out: Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠library of eCourses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for forensic professionals Webinars, virtual academies and in-person courses are also added to our scheduled regularly! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to see our upcoming schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We offer a free PDF download for new supervisors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"How to Crush Your First 30 Days as Forensic Supervisor"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ready to take your Forensic Unit to the next level? Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Quick Guide to Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trying to get into the forensic field? Snag your copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Landing a Forensic Career: From Job Hunt to Interview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on your favorite social media platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

Join us as we kick off a two-part series on forensic training with special guests Glenn Langenburg and Eric Ray, co-founders of The Double Loop Podcast, in front of a live audience. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the vital role of training programs within the forensic community. Glenn and Eric share their expertise on what constitutes effective training and crucial aspects that training programs should assess during the probationary year. Together, we explore current forensic training methodologies, shedding light on the impacts deficiencies have on the integrity of forensic evidence and the criminal justice system as a whole. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we continue our exploration with Glenn and Eric, diving deeper into strategies for improving forensic training programs and shaping a more reliable future for forensic science. As discussed on today's episode: Check out Episode 258 on The Double Loop Podcast Missed out on the 2024 Forensic Trainer Symposium? Catch all the replays inside the Masterclass Experience! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)  Links you may want to check out: Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠library of eCourses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for forensic professionals Webinars, virtual academies and in-person courses are also added to our scheduled regularly! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to see our upcoming schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We offer a free PDF download for new supervisors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"How to Crush Your First 30 Days as Forensic Supervisor"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ready to take your Forensic Unit to the next level? Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Quick Guide to Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trying to get into the forensic field? Snag your copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Landing a Forensic Career: From Job Hunt to Interview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Connect with us on your favorite social media platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we're diving into the world of the most overlooked high-risk unit in law enforcement agencies and state labs: the Evidence Unit! Despite being a cornerstone of the criminal justice system, Evidence Units are often neglected in terms of staffing, training, and equipment. Join us with special guest Jennifer Mead as we uncover the critical role evidence units play in the investigation and prosecution of crimes, and the staggering liabilities they face when not properly supported. Throughout the interview, Jennifer Mead explains the challenges Evidence Units encounter, the consequences of neglect, and actionable steps to ensure they receive the attention and resources they deserve. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of why supporting Evidence Units is essential for upholding justice and maintaining public trust in our legal system As discussed on today's episode: Join for the webinar Charting New Territories: Forensic Training for the Modern Professional! Check out The Vault ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform)  Links you may want to check out: Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠library of eCourses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for forensic professionals Webinars, virtual academies and in-person courses are also added to our scheduled regularly! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to see our upcoming schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠ We offer a free PDF download for new supervisors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"How to Crush Your First 30 Days as Forensic Supervisor"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ready to take your Forensic Unit to the next level? Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Quick Guide to Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trying to get into the forensic field? Snag your copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Landing a Forensic Career: From Job Hunt to Interview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Connect with us on your favorite social media platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok

🎙️ Happy 2024! Standardization in the Forensic Field: A Conversation with Brianne Breedlove 🎙️ We’re kicking off the new year with a topic that has sparked a lot of conversation in the forensic community: standardization in the forensic field. This polarizing subject generated plenty of buzz as 2023 came to a close, and now we’re diving in to explore its implications for forensic professionals. Joining us for this engaging discussion is a special guest with extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in creating standards—Brianne Breedlove from Uncover Forensics! In addition to today’s conversation, Brianne shared her expertise in TWO impactful presentations at the 2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit: "Leading Through Turbulence: Managing Emotional Meetings" "Speak With Impact: Creating Engaging Oral Presentations" Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this episode is packed with insights on standardization and practical leadership advice. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Forensics Unfiltered Episode: The role of standardization in advancing forensic science Challenges and opportunities in implementing standards Brianne Breedlove's tips for managing emotional meetings and creating impactful presentations 🎧 Ready to dig deeper? Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.  Previous Episodes: Episode 21: Confessions of a Sworn Lieutenant  Episode 20: Are Forensic Units Creating their own bottlenecks 📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals: Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals. Join The Vault Forensic Supervision Masterclass Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation 👥 Join Our Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform) Connect on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Pinterest! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest for even more forensic insights and resources. Forensics Unfiltered—because the science is just the beginning.

🎙️ From Patrol Officer to Sworn Lieutenant: Lt. Bryan Macy’s 30-Year Law Enforcement Journey 🎙️ Join us for an engaging conversation with seasoned law enforcement veteran Lt. Bryan Macy, who takes us on a rollercoaster ride through his 30-year career. From the beat of a patrol officer to overseeing a civilian Forensic Unit, Lt. Macy shares the highs, lows, and the powerful lessons that shaped his leadership along the way. In this candid interview, Lt. Macy reveals the moments where he learned and misunderstood key aspects of forensics and how these realizations transformed his approach to leadership. He also shares the strategies he used to build trust within his diverse team and how he bridged the gap between the Forensic Unit and other law enforcement departments. Get ready for an honest and fun conversation with Lt. Macy as he discusses the importance of professionalism in fostering mutual respect between civilian forensic experts and their sworn law enforcement counterparts. Don’t miss his insights, laughter, and a deeper understanding of the world where law enforcement and forensics intersect. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Forensics Unfiltered Episode: The challenges Lt. Macy faced moving from patrol officer to Sworn Lieutenant How Lt. Macy built trust within his forensic team and across departments His strategies for bridging the divide between sworn officers and forensic experts Lt. Macy's upcoming presentation at the 2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit: "Reshaping Respect: Bridging Sworn and Forensic Divides" 🎧 As discussed in this episode: Grab the replay videos from the 2023 Forensic Supervisor Virtual Summit Reach out to Lt. Bryan Macy at [email protected] Ready to dig deeper? Tune in to the latest episodes and let’s tackle the untold stories of forensics together.  Previous Episodes: Episode 15: How KAT POPE Became Alcohol-Free and Developed a Better Way yo Handle Work-Related Stress Episode 14: Effects of Forensics on Work/Life Balance 📚 Resources for Forensic Professionals: Explore our library of eCourses for forensic professionals. Join The Vault Forensic Supervision Masterclass Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation 👥 Join Our Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive community for Forensic Professionals here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (psstttt... it's free and NOT on a social media platform) Connect on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Pinterest! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest for even more forensic insights and resources. Forensics Unfiltered—because the science is just the beginning.