Anthony Schembri is a respected law enforcement and academic professional with over four decades’ experience in the field. Over the years, he has drawn praise from such varied sources as New York City Mayor, President Jimmy Carter, Florida Governor Jeb Bush, and New York Governor Mario Cuomo. First appointed to the Brooklyn District Attorneys Office he advanced to Deputy Chief of the Narcotics Bureau, then to Director of Training at the District Attorneys Police Academy. Anthony Schembri has served as the city’s Deputy Inspector General, investigating cases of major crime and corruption. He was appointed by the Mayor of New York as Corrections Commissioner, a position putting him in charge of 12,000 uniformed officers and 20,000 inmates at 19 separate jail facilities. Today, the Citrus County, Florida, resident serves as a Visiting Professor at Oxford and Sheffield Hallam University and named Outstanding Professor of the Year at the University of Florida.

Crime Scene Investigation and Management

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Dr. Marian Swindell is a Professor of Social Work at Mississippi State University with more than 24 years of experience in higher education, clinical practice, and professional leadership. Her expertise encompasses forensic social work, childhood trauma, adverse childhood experiences, neurodevelopment, and the relationship between developmental adversity and violent criminal behavior. Her forensic work includes interviewing individuals incarcerated on Mississippi's death row and examining the complex relationships among childhood abuse, neglect, poverty, family violence, and criminal behavior. Her professional background also includes pediatric hematology/oncology, cardiovascular healthcare, hospice, and behavioral health. Dr. Swindell has served in academic leadership positions, participated in national social work accreditation activities, and provided professional training across healthcare and public service settings. She also serves as State Director of the Mississippi State Guard Behavioral Health Unit. Her scholarly and consulting interests focus on forensic assessment, capital mitigation, developmental trauma, and evidence-based approaches to understanding criminal behavior.

Forensic Analysis of Childhood Trauma, Neurodevelopment, and Violent Criminal Behavior

Professor and Dean of Applied Sciences European Forensic Institute. Between 1969 and 2008, he had a full career as a practitioner with the Directorate of Forensic Services New Scotland Yard, in the roles of Fingerprint expert, Crime scene Investigator, Crime Scene manager and Crime Scene Coordinator. In project management he created modern sequential treatment laboratories designed to deal with the volume crime in London and pioneered the concept of Forensic Intelligence. He set up one of the world’s first Forensic Intelligence Units in 2001 and was the Head of Forensic Intelligence Metropolitan Police until 2008. He has the Kings College London University Diploma in Crime Scene Investigation and Fingerprint Expertise. He developed the wireless, three electrode, method of electrostatic dust mark lifting, the Pathfinder’ now used worldwide. In 2012 he published the textbook ‘Forensic Intelligence’ CRC Press. In 2018 he joined the European Forensic Institute as a lecturer and was invited to lecture on Forensic Intelligence at the Istituto Di Scienze Forense, Corporate University, Milan. In 2021 he was awarded a Professorship in Criminology, Forensic Criminology and Forensic Intelligence and awarded the role of President of the Istituto Di Scienze Forense University Milan. In February 2024 the university renewed his professorship. He has been a member of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS) since 1983, and in October 2024 was elected as the Honorary Editor of the CSFS.

Crime Science for the 21st Century: An Expanded Vision of the concept of Crime Science embedded more in sciences and technologies and the AI Bridge in Intelligence-Led Policing

Senior Lecturer in Forensic Biology and Genetics and in Forensic Medicine, with consolidated academic experience in undergraduate and postgraduate university programs in Italy and internationally, including Spain, Colombia, Bolivia, Malta, and Costa Rica. Academic activities are primarily focused on university teaching, international scientific collaboration, and participation in multidisciplinary research and applied forensic science projects.Extensive international collaborations have been established across Europe and Latin America,including Italy, Spain, and Chile, involving universities, forensic laboratories, research institutions,and industry partners. These activities have been developed within both academic and applied frameworks and include collaborative research initiatives and projects aimed at technology transfer and methodological innovation in forensic science. This work has contributed to strengthening interactions between academic research, forensic practice, and industrial stakeholders, with particular emphasis on the development and implementation of innovative analytical approaches.Previous professional roles include Director of the Forensic Genetics Department at SIMEF (Italy) and forensic DNA expert consultant for Italian civil and criminal courts, with contributions to forensic casework in collaboration with national and international law enforcement agencies, including Italian Police Forces and UK Police. Additionally, activities include service as expert evaluator for the European Research Executive Agency (REA) of the European Commission.Author of more than 200 scientific contributions, including 84 publications indexed in Scopus, with regular involvement in peer-review activities for international scientific journals and publishers,including Springer, Elsevier, and Taylor & Francis. Scientific evaluation activities also include the assessment of book proposals, research projects, and contributions to editorial activities as Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board Member, and reviewer for international journals in forensic science.Active participation in the organization and scientific development of international conferences,courses, and webinars in forensic science, including roles as scientific committee member, session chairperson, and invited speaker. Participation has also included doctoral examination committees and international scientific award panels.Recipient of several international awards and recognitions in the field of forensic biology and genetic.

Semen Detection Under Challenging Crime Scene Conditions: Evaluation of STK Spray

Brian M. O�Hara: I have over forty-six years in the field of forensics, starting with the Massachusetts State Police in 1980 and retiring in 2006. Brian held the rank of Detective Lieutenant and was a homicide scene supervisor assigned to the Crime Scene Services Section of the Bureau of Forensics. Duties included supervising 45+ troopers assigned to seven labs across Massachusetts. He responded and investigated hundreds of homicides and other major crimes within Massachusetts. I have recently published my first book on Forensics and Homicides on Amazon Kindle called �The Rest of the Story.� It details fifteen homicide cases solved with different forensics: Fingerprints, Footprints, Foot Tracks, Tire Tracks, Blood, DNA, AFIS, NGI, and Photography.

What you need to know about Mutilated Fingerprints!

Dr. Michael Gurley: Confirmed as Lecturer of Criminal Justice at University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) since 2023. Previously at University of Memphis (2016-2023). Holds Ph.D. from Northcentral University, M.S. from Saint Leo University, B.A. from Ashford University. Has 32 years of law enforcement experience and a graduate of the University of Tennessee National Forensics Academy

Neurobiological, Psychological, and Developmental Mechanisms: How the Human Brain Creates Criminal Narratives

Dr. James graduated from a one-year course, McGill University, Dental Forensics Program; part on-campus training with the Surete du Quebec Forensics Team. Dr James is focusing on Child Abuse, Elderly Abuse, Human Trafficking, and Intimate Partner Violence. He also gives educational PowerPoint presentations on these topics. Also, trained at University of Tennessee, Body Farm, and Clandestine Grave Recovery. Dr Frizzell’s motto is: “The Power of Observation”, in the forensic’s world.

Trauma Informed Care for Health Professionals

Dr Nigel Bradely Bougard holds a MA and PhD in Criminology from the University of Pretoria (UP). He is as an academic and researcher at the University of South Africa (UNISA), Department of Criminology and Security Science. His research interests include violent crimes, political offences, economic crimes, gangsterism, victimology; and criminological assessment and evaluation of offenders. He is actively involved in postgraduate supervision and training of both honours and masters’ students. Dr Bougard comes with extensive practical and theoretical experience in both Criminology and Victimology.

Forensic Evidence Under Pressure: Challenges in Adult Female Rape Examinations within South African Medico-Legal Services

Sarah Lambert has a master’s degree in forensic science from Nebraska Wesleyan University. She worked as a Crime Scene Investigator for 12 years in the United States. Sarah recently published Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Field Guide, a reference guide for use in the field by crime scene investigators which includes a variety of documented methods for processing crime scenes and collecting evidence.

The Stacy Wasilishin Case: How Behavioral Analysis Can Advance Cold-Case Investigations

Sharon holds an Ed.D. in Education, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice. She has been a certified crime scene investigator since 2006 in North Miami for over 20 years, where she investigated thousands of cases ranging from burglary to homicide in a crime scene capacity. She continues to assist police agencies with crime scene work. Sharon is currently employed as an Associate Professor Senior at Miami Dade College in Florida and is an adjunct faculty member at universities in Florida. Sharon is a fellow with the American Academy of Forensic Science and a member of the International Association for Identification and the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts. She is also a member of FEMORS (Florida Emergency Mortuary Operations Response System- state) and DMORT (Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team- federal). Sharon has taught law enforcement personnel locally, statewide, and internationally.

Chemical Clues: Enhancing and Detecting Blood at Crime Scenes

Dr. Paul Yount, DFS is an Assistant Clinical Professor and the Director of the Arizona Forensic Science Initiative (AFSI) at Arizona State University School of Interdisciplinary Forensics. He is also a former forensic DNA analyst with the Phoenix Police Department Crime Lab—where he served for 5 years working on hundreds of homicides and sexual assault cases. His previous research investigated inaccuracies in bloodstain pattern analysis and DNA recovery in unidentified human remains (UHR) investigations. His current research centers around workplace and academic belonging and curriculum reform. Paul is a Certified Forensic Manager (CFM-1) and he has served on the Phoenix LGBTQ Employees and Allies Executive Board and the Young Forensic Scientist Forum (YFSF) and Community Connections Committee (CCC) within the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS).

Current Knowledge Gaps and Barriers to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging in Forensic Science: Advancing Curriculum for Educational and Professional Spaces

Dr. Jason H. Byrd is a Board-Certified Forensic Entomologist and Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Entomology, with more than two decades of experience applying entomological evidence to death investigations and criminal and civil cases. His work has focused on insect development, postmortem interval estimation, and the application of arthropod evidence in forensic investigations. He has consulted on cases throughout the United States and internationally and has provided specialized forensic entomology training to law enforcement, medical examiners, coroners, death investigators, attorneys, and other forensic professionals. Dr. Byrd is an Associate Professor and the Director of Research at Westcliff University. He has served as President of the American Board of Forensic Entomology and the North American Forensic Entomology Association. He is a Subject Editor for the Journal of Medical Entomology and an editor for Insects. He has authored numerous scientific publications and book chapters and continues to advance forensic entomology through research, education, case consultation, professional leadership, and standards development.

Insects as Evidence: Forensic Entomology in Death Investigations

Andrew Reitnauer is an experienced forensic scientist, latent print examiner, educator, and lead trainer with Delta Forensics LLC. He has a MS in Forensic Examination, and BS degrees in both Criminal Justice and Biology, and is currently pursuing a 2nd MS degree in Criminalistics and PhD in Criminology and Forensic Science, with 20 years of professional experience in latent print examination and crime scene investigation. He is currently a Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst through the International Association for Identification (IAI). Andrew specializes in friction ridge examination, forensic photography, crime scene response, and forensic training program development. In addition to his casework experience, he serves as an adjunct professor at seven universities, teaching undergraduate and graduate forensic science courses. Through Delta Forensics and its Virtual Academy, Andrew is dedicated to advancing forensic education by providing accessible, practical, and performance-focused training opportunities for examiners and laboratories worldwide.

The Competent Examiner vs. the Expert Examiner: Are We Measuring What Really Matters?

Dr. Raven Malcorvojic has completed her Doctorates degree from the Center of Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University, USA and Master�s of Forensic Science at Steven University. Dr. Malcorvojic has worked as a forenisc autopsy professional since around 2013, having worked on over three thousand forensic cases. She has published her first paper in ARC Journal of Forensic Science and plans on further her publications. Dr. Malcorvojic also enjoys writing fiction novels and has a self published novel call Into the Void and plans on writing more.

The Unethical Tactics of Organ Donation Groups and How They Interfere in Foreniscs

Davide Capsoni, an Associate Professor at the Institute of Forensic Sciences in Milan (Italy), has served with the Milan Local Police since 1986 and has headed its Document Forgery Unit since 2000. He is an instructor at various police training academies, specializing in document verification, anti-counterfeiting, anti-fraud measures, and the forensic analysis of documents and handwriting.

The technical-scientific verification of identity document authenticity: past, present, and future

Ian Freckelton is a King’s Counsel (senior counsel) at the Australian Bar with a broad national practice in criminal law, personal injury law and disciplinary law. He is also a Judge of the Supreme Court of Nauru; a Professor of Law and Professorial Fellow in Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne; and an Honorary Professor of Forensic Medicine at Monash University. He is an elected Fellow of the Australian Academies of Law, Social Sciences, and Health and Medical Sciences and is the Editor of the Journal of Law and Medicine. He is the author of over 50 books and more than 800 articles and chapters of books. In 2021 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for “distinguished service to the law, and to the legal profession, across fields including health, medicine and technology”.

Survival Strategies for The Forensic Scientist under Cross-examination

Dr. Cristina M. Dalle Grave graduated from the Lutheran University of Brazil in 2005. After taking several seminars on forensics, Dalle Grave was accepted on the Forensic Odontology Fellowship from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio graduating in 2009. She is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), the American Society of Forensic Odontology (ASFO), and a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Odontology (ABFO). Dr. Dalle Grave has presented at AAFS annual meetings and at the Southwest Symposium in San Antonio, TX. She was the recipient of ABFO and ASFO research grants in 2008. Dr. Dalle Grave is a forensic odontology consultant for the Office of the Medical Investigator in New Mexico (OMI) and also for several Colorado Coroner�s Offices. She has been a forensic team member on the NM Mass Fatality Dental ID team and Kenyon Internation Emergency Services team.

Forensic Dentistry: Dental Identification

Prof. (Mrs.) Stacy A. C. Nwodo, PhD, affectionately known as “ADA Forensics,” is a distinguished Professor and global authority in forensic accounting, financial intelligence, security strategy, and forensic investigations. She holds two PhDs in Forensic Accounting and Audit and another PhD in Security and Strategic Studies, supported by multiple professional qualifications and certifications. As a Chartered Accountant and licensed forensic expert, she combines rigorous scholarship with practical field experience, advancing forensic capacity through specialised training, research, publications, and professional practice. Prof. Nwodo holds strategic leadership positions with CIFCFIN, JJTC/ICDMFS, and IACDECFP-UK. She is Professor and Faculty Member at Charisma University, USA, and Faculty Member at the International Business School IBS-Nigeria. Beyond her professional achievements, she is committed to mentorship, leadership, and community service. Her work reflects a powerful commitment to integrity, accountability, justice, and the continuous advancement of forensic practice globally.

Forensic Investigation Management: A Project-Based Approach from Scene to Verdict

Carlos A. Gutiérrez Ayala holds a Doctorate in Forensic Sciences from the Instituto de Ciencias Jurídicas de Nayarit (Law Science Institute of Nayarit State), Mexico. He also earned a Master of Science in Forensic Sciences from Chaminade University of Honolulu, USA, a Master’s in Educational Management from Universidad Andrés Bello in Chile, and a Master’s in Forensic and Legal Medicine from Tech University in Spain. Dr. Gutiérrez is a retired Captain of the Chilean National Police, where he served for 18 years. He is a globally recognized forensic expert, has received awards in several countries, is the author of two books, and has been a speaker at numerous scientific conferences worldwide. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Forensic Sciences at Chaminade University of Honolulu.

Pilot study: Exploring Multispectral Imaging for Estimating Injury Data in Pig Carcasses

Ms. Shehnaaz Elahi (Elia) is a well rounded social and organizational psychologist that has a lot of experience in different proactive jobs and coming up with alternative treatments for holistic wellness and therapy. Finding solutions for problems was something she mainly had to focus on because of the lack of resources while being in treatment which actually ended up being constant forms of mental and emotional abuse. Psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, mental health doctors and other mental health care workers have mostly failed her due to the betrayal that happened later in the line. Being honest and open can be a good trait, but it can also mean you make yourself vulnerable for betrayal, dishonesty, disloyalty, disrespect and mistrust. Ms. Shehnaaz Elahi researches different types of psychology, from transpersonal psychology to criminological psychology. She works from her own experience as a social psychologist and the problems that she sees in the psychiatric system. Being mostly wrongly diagnosed and underestimated herself, she knows how it feels for clients that are actually also abused by the psychiatric system, that not all is treatment and most is actually bullying and abuse.

Fight against Compulsory Mental Healthcare Act
Psychiatric injustice and criminal activity behind closed doors

Forensic science and crime intelligence professional with an interdisciplinary background spanning forensic investigation, forensic medicine, cybersecurity, digital forensics, and crime analysis.Holds a BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation and an MSc in Forensic Medicine, and is currently pursuing an MSc in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Crime Analysis. Professional development also includes specialized training in Pattern Analysis through the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA), as well as participation in the National Association of Medical Examiners Annual Meeting, with a scientific poster presentation on pediatric homicide. Professional experience includes medicolegal death investigation with the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, involving death-scene investigations and collaboration with law enforcement and other investigative agencies. Additional forensic experience includes practical exposure to forensic autopsy, forensic toxicology, and histology. Currently working in crime and intelligence analysis, supporting complex investigative workflows and contributing to the development and evaluation of analytical tools for investigative applications

AI in the Intelligence Cycle: Emerging Applications in Criminal Investigations

Dr. Deejay Mak is an Assistant Professor in the School of Medical and Health Sciences at Tung Wah College, Hong Kong. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science, specializing in Chemistry, from the University of Toronto, Canada, and completed her internship at the Toronto Police - Forensic Identification Services. In addition to her role in teaching the Forensic Science programme, she successfully secured two Research Grants Council - Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) grants in three years, one of which was submitted prior to her PhD application. To date, her externally funded research grants total HK$5 million. Her research interests include mass spectrometry applications in detection of analytes, as well as fingerprint development and analysis in the field of forensic science.

Development of Latent Fingermarks Using Fire Extinguisher Dry Powder: From Crime Scene Application to Mass Spectrometry Imaging Chemical Analysis

Bernard Switala is a Ph.D. candidate in Forensic Cyberpsychology at Capitol Technology University, where his research focuses on the intersection of cyberpsychology, criminology, forensic psychology, and digital behavioral analysis. He earned a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology from Arizona State University and studies behavioral profiling and assessment in digital environments.Drawing on contemporary forensic research, Switala behavioral, linguistic, and psycholinguistic features of trafficking related digital communications. His work seeks to characterize patterns of online behavior that may assist investigators in interpreting communication strategies and operational methods, while maintaining ethical and forensic standards.His doctoral research focuses on the Cyberpsychology Informed Profiling Model (CIPM), a proposed interdisciplinary framework that integrates forensic cyberpsychology, behavioral science, and digital forensics to support analysis of trafficking related digital communication. His research interests include human trafficking, online grooming, cyber-enabled exploitation, offender typologies, behavioral evidence analysis, and digital investigations.Through his scholarship, Switala aims to advance forensic cyberpsychology as a discipline and contribute practical tools that support investigator training, digital safety initiatives, and evidence-based investigative decision-making.

Uncovering the Digital Footprint of Human Trafficking: A Forensic Cyberpsychology Approach to Behavioral Analysis and Investigative Triage

Maysaa Fakhro is a lecturer, and Coordinator of the Forensic Science Department at the American University of Science and Technology (AUST), Lebanon. She holds a Bachelor�s degree in Forensic Science and a Master�s degree in Bioanalytical Toxicology from AUST and is currently pursuing her PhD in Forensic Science at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Her expertise encompasses forensic chemistry, analytical toxicology, bloodstain pattern analysis, crime scene investigation, and forensic education. She has received specialized international training at the Netherlands Forensic Institute in bloodstain pattern analysis and at the Tarrant County Medical Examiner�s Office in Texas, USA, covering forensic pathology, toxicology, anthropology, odontology, and trace evidence examination. Her research interests focus on the integration of advanced analytical techniques and artificial intelligence into forensic investigations, including FTIR spectroscopy for dental restorative material identification, AI-assisted crime scene reconstruction, and forensic odontology in human identification. Alongside her academic and research responsibilities, she has contributed to forensic training programs for Lebanese law enforcement personnel, including members of the Internal Security Forces and the Lebanese Armed Forces. She remains actively engaged in advancing forensic science through interdisciplinary research, international academic collaboration, and practical forensic education.

Unlocking the Forensic Potential of Dental Composite Resins: The Importance of Professional Awareness and Comprehensive Dental Documentation