Forensics Unfiltered with Gap Science
By Gap Science
Join us, your hosts Ashley Church and Erin West from Gap Science, as we share all of our ups, downs and everything in-between throughout our forensic careers so that you can learn, avoid making the same mistakes we did, spark important discussions, an create positive change in this field! No topics are off limits and we don't shy away from colorful language and dark humor ;)
Forensics Unfiltered with Gap ScienceMar 01, 2023
25. Rethinking Training Methods (Part 2 of 2) with Glenn and Eric from THE DOUBLE LOOP PODCAST
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:
24. Rethinking Training Methods (Part 1 of 2) with Glenn and Eric from THE DOUBLE LOOP PODCAST
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:
23. Shedding Light on the Most Overlooked High-Risk Unit with JENNIFER MEAD
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:
22. Why Is It Important for the Forensic Field To Be More Standardized with BRIANNE BREEDLOVE
Happy 2024!
We're kicking off the new year with a somewhat polarizing topic: standardization in the Forensic Field. This topic created quite a buzz near the end of 2023, so we're interested to hear your thoughts!
Joining us for this conversation is a special guest who has knowledge and experience in creating standards, so without further adieu help us welcome Brianne Breedlove from Uncover Forensics!
But that's not all – Brianne has passed on her knowledge and wisdom in TWO presentations at the 2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit, "Leading Through Turbulence: Managing Emotional Meetings" and "Speak With Impact: Creating Engaging Oral Presentations".
As discussed on today's episode:
- Grab your ticket for the Forensic Trainer Symposium!
- Learn more about Uncover Forensics HERE
- Grab the replay videos from the 2023 Forensic Supervisor Virtual Summit HERE
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:
21. Confessions of a Sworn Lieutenant Working Over a Civilian Forensic Unit with BRYAN MACY
Join us for an engaging conversation with the seasoned law enforcement veteran, Lt. Bryan Macy, as he takes us on a rollercoaster ride through his 30-year career. In this candid interview, Lt. Macy shares the highs, lows, and revelations of his journey from patrol officer to Sworn Lieutenant overseeing a civilian Forensic Unit.
Discover the candid moments where Lt. Macy admits to learning and misunderstanding the nuances of forensics, and how these revelations shaped his leadership. Delve into the strategies he employed to build trust within his diverse team and how he successfully bridged the gap between the Forensic Unit and other departments within his law enforcement agency.
But that's not all – Lt. Macy has a powerful message to share in his presentation at the 2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit, "Reshaping Respect: Bridging Sworn and Forensic Divides." Uncover the importance of professionalism in fostering mutual respect between civilian forensic experts and their sworn counterparts. Get ready for a fun, friendly, and honest discussion that promises insights, laughter, and a deeper understanding of the dynamic world where law enforcement and forensics intersect.
As discussed on today's episode:
- Grab the replay videos from the 2023 Forensic Supervisor Virtual Summit HERE
- Reach out to Lt. Bryan Macy at macy@gapscience.com
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:
20. Are Forensic Units Creating Their Own Bottlenecks? (Taboo Topics Series)
Raise your hand if your agency has a backlog! If that's you, you're most definitely not alone!
There are some bottlenecks and inefficiencies that are unavoidable (i.e. vacant positions or inadequate staffing levels), but in some ways we shoot ourselves in the foot grasping to "the way things have always done" or inflexible casework protocols. Join Ashley and Erin as they discuss the bottlenecks they've experienced and ways they've alleviated this problem in their forensic units.
If you're new to Gap Science or aren't active on social media, you may not be aware that Ashley and Erin had a segment called "Taboo Topics Tuesdays" where they went live on Instagram and talked about topics that are avoided or "brushed under the rug" in the forensic world.
These discussions quickly became a fan favorite and many followers chimed in with questions, insights, and varying perspectives.
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:
19. A Forensic Anthropologist's Journey through the Accreditation Process with DR. MEREDITH TISE
We've got another captivating episode for you! Join us as we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Meredith Tise, a forensic powerhouse with a journey that spans continents and decades. From her early days interning at a local funeral home to identifying remains from World War II Veterans, Dr. Tise takes us on a gripping adventure through the world of forensic anthropology.
But the excitement doesn't stop there! Dr. Tise shares the challenges she faced in sunny Tampa, Florida, where she played a pivotal role in getting Crime Scene and Latent Print Units accredited. Hear about the hurdles, the hesitations, and the triumphs as she turned skeptics into believers. Today, Dr. Tise is not just an accreditation assessor but a beacon of inspiration for Forensic Units nationwide.
And that's not all – discover her eCourse, "Preparing for the Forensic Accreditation Process," a valuable resource for Forensic Units gearing up for their own accreditation journey.
As discussed on today's episode:
- Check out Dr. Tise's consultation and training services through her company Suncoast Forensics
- Sign up for her eCourse "Preparing for the Forensic Accreditation Process"
- Grab the replay videos from the 2023 Forensic Supervisor Virtual Summit HERE
- Reach out to Dr. Tise at meredith@suncoastforensics.com
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:
18. Do Debriefings Work in the Forensic Field? (Taboo Topics Series)
Debriefings are a touchy topics!
In a field where we're taught to compartmentalize and stuff our feelings deep down inside, not many forensic professionals are eager to sit down and talk about if or when a scene effects them on an emotional level.
Join Ashley and Erin as they discuss their experiences their limited experience with debriefings and thoughts on how they can be better implemented.
If you're new to Gap Science or aren't active on social media, you may not be aware that Ashley and Erin had a segment called "Taboo Topics Tuesdays" where they went live on Instagram and talked about topics that are avoided or "brushed under the rug" in the forensic world.
These discussions quickly became a fan favorite and many followers chimed in with questions, insights, and varying perspectives.
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:
17. Is the Forensic Field Behind the Times? (Taboo Topics Series)
What do you think - is the forensic field behind the times??
It's been said logic is fast, science is slow. But in some ways, it feels like some forensic practices are stuck in time. Join Ashley in this solo episode as she shares her thoughts on where the forensic field is advancing and where it's falling short.
If you're new to Gap Science or aren't active on social media, you may not be aware that Ashley and Erin had a segment called "Taboo Topics Tuesdays" where they went live on Instagram and talked about topics that are avoided or "brushed under the rug" in the forensic world.
These discussions quickly became a fan favorite and many followers chimed in with questions, insights, and varying perspectives.
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:
16. Knowing When It's Time to Walk Away with ALICE WHITE (2022 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit)
The 2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit starts next week, so this will be the LAST bonus episode before we kick things off. Hopefully you've been enjoying last year's virtual summit interviews AND getting pumped for this year's summit presentations!
In many ways, we saved the best for last. It's a heavy but necessary topic, Erin chats with Alice White about "Knowing When It's Time to Walk Away" from the forensic field.
Last September we hosted a free 4-day event titled “Forensic Supervisor Success Summit” designed to help you thrive in a forensic supervisory position by setting goals, optimizing resources and skills, and getting organized. 768 registrants from 38 states and 14 countries were able to learn from 28 speakers and listen to 32 presentations!
If you love this episode, we know you’ll love the other presentations too. The presentations featured on Forensics Unfiltered make up only 15% of the entire summit! You can get instant access to replays for all 32 presentations in the All Access Pass on gapscience.teachable.com.
Don't forget to join the VIP Waitlist for this year's Forensic Supervisor Success Summit! Be the first to know when free tickets become available.
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:
15. How KAT POPE Became Alcohol-Free and Developed a Better Way to Handle Work-Related Stress
Ashley and Erin bring on special guest Kat Pope from Forensics Found. Kat shares her mental health story throughout her forensic career and how she stopped leaning on unhealthy coping mechanisms and developed a better way to handle work-related stress (even after you exit the field!). We appreciate her vulnerability and willingness to help other forensic professionals who may be struggling with similar symptoms.
You can learn more about how to have mental health conversations with your forensic staff in Kat's presentation at the Forensic Supervisor Success Summit! Grab the reply videos here >> www.forensicsupervisorsuccess.com
Kat also mentioned additional resources in this episode of Forensics Unfiltered, and she offers a few resources of her own (for free!). Everything is linked for you here:
- Emergency Resilience - Courses provided by Dr. Alexandra Jabr
- I've Got Your Six (Free resource from Forensics Found to help you support your partner struggling with alcohol)
- 5 Easy Things You Can Do To Recover from Burnout Today (Free resource from Forensics Found)
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:
14. Effects of Forensics on Work/Life Balance (Taboo Topics Series)
How can you have a healthy work-life balance when forensic professionals have been told their agency "owns" them?
Unfortunately, this is a very common hardship spread across many forensic disciplines. Join Ashley and Erin as they discuss their experiences, struggles and lessons learned "the hard way" when it comes to managing a healthy work-life balance in their forensic careers.
If you're new to Gap Science or aren't active on social media, you may not be aware that Ashley and Erin had a segment called "Taboo Topics Tuesdays" where they went live on Instagram and talked about topics that are avoided or "brushed under the rug" in the forensic world.
These discussions quickly became a fan favorite and many followers chimed in with questions, insights, and varying perspectives.
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:
13. A CSI's Story: When Crime Scene Investigations Turn Dangerous with LETTY RAMIREZ
Erin brings on special guest Letty Ramirez from the Fullerton Police Department. Letty shares her experience working a crime scene where the suspect came back and shot at her and the officers on scene. She opens up about how her department advocated for her to get help and her struggles with PTSD. Erin and Letty also discuss the importance of implementing better protocols, procedures and trainings in place to ensure better safety on crime scenes.
You can learn more from Letty at this year's Forensic Supervisor Success Summit! Missed the summit? Grab the summit replays here >> www.forensicsupervisorsuccess.com
Want to reach out to Letty? Here is the contact information she provided in this episode:
- Email: lramirez@fullertonpd.org
- Work phone: 714-773-5702
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:
12. The Importance of Quality Documentation from a Forensic Consultant Perspective with JOHN BLACK
Ashley and Erin bring on special guest John Black from Black & White Forensics. John shares his experience as a Forensic Consultant and issues he has seen in forensic documentation, from in the field to in the lab.
You can hear more from John in his presentation "Introvert's Guide to Conquer Public Speaking at the Forensic Supervisor Success Summit! Grab your free ticket and join us during National Forensic Science Week >> www.forensicsupervisorsuccess.com
John also mentions important documents all forensic practitioners should be aware of. Everything is linked for you here:
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) - Forensic Science Assessments: Quality and Gap Analysis
- National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Latent Print Examination and Human Factors: Improving the Practice through a Systems Approach
- President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) - Forensic Science in Criminal Courts: Ensuring Scientific Validity of Feature-Comparison Methods
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:
11. Gaining Buy-In from Your Team and Chain of Command with STEVEN MOSER (2022 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit)
Hopefully you've been enjoying last year's virtual summit interviews AND getting pumped for this year's summit presentations!
This interview was soooo good! Listen in as Erin chats with Steven Moser about "Gaining Buy-In from Your Team and Chain of Command" and everything in between.
Last September we hosted a free 4-day event titled “Forensic Supervisor Success Summit” designed to help you thrive in a forensic supervisory position by setting goals, optimizing resources and skills, and getting organized. 768 registrants from 38 states and 14 countries were able to learn from 28 speakers and listen to 32 presentations!
If you love this episode, we know you’ll love the other presentations too. The presentations featured on Forensics Unfiltered make up only 15% of the entire summit! You can get instant access to replays for all 32 presentations in the All Access Pass on gapscience.teachable.com.
Don't forget to join the VIP Waitlist for this year's Forensic Supervisor Success Summit! Be the first to know when free tickets become available.
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
- Nothing beats an in-person course! Sign up for an upcoming course here!
- 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:
10. Dealing with Burnout in Forensics (Taboo Topics Series)
Ah, yes - burnout! The struggle is real.
Join Ashley and Erin as they discuss the five main causes of burnout, how those effect forensic professionals, and was to alleviate burnout if (or when) you're struggling.
If you're new to Gap Science or aren't active on social media, you may not be aware that Ashley and Erin had a segment called "Taboo Topics Tuesdays" where they went live on Instagram and talked about topics that are avoided or "brushed under the rug" in the forensic world.
These discussions quickly became a fan favorite and many followers chimed in with questions, insights, and varying perspectives.
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
- Nothing beats an in-person course! Sign up for an upcoming course here!
- 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:
9. Creating an Outstanding Unit Culture with SHAWN HENDERSON (2022 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit)
We’ve got another guest interview from our virtual summit for ya! We love this guest interview from our virtual summit with Shawn Henderson titled “Creating an Outstanding Unit Culture”. Shawn established Evidence Management Institute in partnership with Tracker Products. Evidence Management Institute offers training classes, online certifications, as well as auditing and consulting services!
Last September we hosted a free 4-day event titled “Forensic Supervisor Success Summit” designed to help you thrive in a forensic supervisory position by setting goals, optimizing resources and skills, and getting organized. 768 registrants from 38 states and 14 countries were able to learn from 28 speakers and listen to 32 presentations!
If you love this episode, we know you’ll love the other presentations too. The presentations featured on Forensics Unfiltered make up only 15% of the entire summit! You can get instant access to replays for all 32 presentations in the All Access Pass on gapscience.teachable.com.
Don't forget to join the VIP Waitlist for this year's Forensic Supervisor Success Summit! Be the first to know when free tickets become available.
Join our Pod Squad community on Facebook here!
Links you may want to check out:
- Get the All Access Pass for the 2022 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit
- Learn more about Evidence Management Institute's training classes, certifications, and services
- Check out our library of eCourses for forensic professionals
- 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 Pod Squad community on Facebook here!
Connect with us on your favorite social media platform:
8. Struggles as a Female Civilian (Taboo Topics Series)
Erin is back! Join Ashley and Erin as they discuss the struggles they experienced working as a female civilian in law enforcement.
If you're new to Gap Science or aren't active on social media, you may not be aware that Ashley and Erin had a segment called "Taboo Topics Tuesdays" where they went live on Instagram and talked about topics that are avoided or "brushed under the rug" in the forensic world. These discussions quickly became a fan favorite and many followers chimed in with questions, insights, and varying perspectives.
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
- Nothing beats an in-person course! Sign up for an upcoming course here!
- 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:
7. Having Conversations with Your Chain of Command with RYAN BERRY (2022 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit)
This is our second bonus episode of the summer! Join us for a guest interview from our virtual summit with Ryan Berry titled “Having Conversations with Your Chain of Command”. Ryan is a Captain at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and formerly part of Erin’s chain of command!
Last September we hosted a free 4-day event titled “Forensic Supervisor Success Summit” designed to help you thrive in a forensic supervisory position by setting goals, optimizing resources and skills, and getting organized. 768 registrants from 38 states and 14 countries were able to learn from 28 speakers and listen to 32 presentations!
If you love this episode, we know you’ll love the other presentations too. The presentations featured on Forensics Unfiltered make up only 15% of the entire summit! You can get instant access to replays for all 32 presentations in the All Access Pass on gapscience.teachable.com.
Don't forget to join the VIP Waitlist for this year's Forensic Supervisor Success Summit! Be the first to know when free tickets become available.
Join our Pod Squad community on Facebook here!
Links you may want to check out:
- Get the All Access Pass for the 2022 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit
- Check out our library of eCourses for forensic professionals
- 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 Pod Squad community on Facebook here!
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6. Changing Agencies & Career Paths (Taboo Topics Series)
Ashley is solo this week as Erin searches the bottom of a lake. Tune in to this month's episode of Taboo Topics: Changing Agencies & Career Paths as Ashley explains her experiences changing agencies, and just a few years later changing careers entirely.
If you're new to Gap Science or aren't active on social media, you may not be aware that Ashley and Erin had a segment called "Taboo Topics Tuesdays" where they went live on Instagram and talked about topics that are avoided or "brushed under the rug" in the forensic world. These discussions quickly became a fan favorite and many followers chimed in with questions, insights, and varying perspectives.
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Links you may want to check out:
- Check out our library of eCourses for forensic professionals
- Nothing beats an in-person course! Sign up for an upcoming course here!
- 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 Pod Squad community on Facebook here!
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5. Prioritizing When You Supervise Multiple Forensic Units with Larry Stringham (2022 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit)
On this bonus episode, we’ll be kicking things off with a guest interview from our virtual summit with Larry Stringham titled “Prioritizing When You Supervise Multiple Forensic Units”. Larry is a retired Forensic & Evidence Supervisor from the Cape Coral Police Department and presently sits on the Board of Directors for the IAI and serves as the Conference Planner for the Florida Division of the IAI. Nowadays, you can find Larry teaching forensic training courses!
Last September we hosted a free 4-day event titled “Forensic Supervisor Success Summit” designed to help you thrive in a forensic supervisory position by setting goals, optimizing resources and skills, and getting organized. 768 registrants from 38 states and 14 countries were able to learn from 28 speakers and listen to 32 presentations!
If you love this episode, we know you’ll love the other presentations too. The presentations featured on Forensics Unfiltered make up only 15% of the entire summit! You can get instant access to replays for all 32 presentations in the All Access Pass on gapscience.teachable.com.
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Links you may want to check out:
- Get the All Access Pass for the 2022 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit
- Attend one of Larry Stringham's forensic training courses
- Check out our library of eCourses for forensic professionals
- 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 Pod Squad community on Facebook here!
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4. Money Problems + Sworn vs Civilian (Taboo Topics Series)
Let's continue the discussion about money problems in this episode of Taboo Topics: Money Problems + Sworn vs Civilian! And if you missed last month's episode, make sure to catch up by listening to Episode 3: Money Problems in the Forensic Field (Taboo Topics Series).
If you're new to Gap Science or aren't active on social media, you may not be aware that Ashley and Erin had a segment called "Taboo Topics Tuesdays" where they went live on Instagram and talked about topics that are avoided or "brushed under the rug" in the forensic world. These discussions quickly became a fan favorite and many followers chimed in with questions, insights, and varying perspectives.
In this episode, we'll explore money-related challenges faced by forensic employees, focusing on differences in pay between sworn and civilian staff. Our discussion covers various factors affecting pay, such as field training officer roles, on-call duties, shift differentials, education, certifications, and uniform stipends. While pay discrepancies can create a rift between sworn and civilian staff, there are other areas where we can work towards improving collaboration and reducing friction.
Check out previous episodes:
- Catch up on Part I: Money Problems in the Forensic Field
- Being Pregnant as a CSI
- Strife Between Seniors & Newbies
Join our Pod Squad community on Facebook here!
Links you may want to check out:
- Check out our library of eCourses for forensic professionals
- Nothing beats an in-person course! Sign up for an upcoming course here!
- 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 Pod Squad community on Facebook here!
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3. Money Problems in the Forensic Field (Taboo Topics Series)
Join us for the next episode of Taboo Topics: Money Problems in the Forensic Field! If you're new to Gap Science or aren't active on social media, you may not be aware that Ashley and Erin had a segment called "Taboo Topics Tuesdays" where they went live on Instagram and talked about topics that are avoided or "brushed under the rug" in the forensic world. These discussions quickly became a fan favorite and many followers chimed in with questions, insights, and varying perspectives.
On this episode we'll chat about our experiences with money issues in the forensic field. This discussion covers problems with low salaries for public servant positions, lack of compensation for advanced degrees and certifications, and the differences between government jobs and private contract positions. Stay tuned for Part 2 next month! We'll continue discussing money issues in the forensic field + the differences between sworn and civilian forensic positions.
Check out previous episodes:
- Episode 2: Being Pregnant as a CSI
- Episode 1: Strife Between Seniors & Newbies
Join our Pod Squad community on Facebook here!
Links you may want to check out:
- Check out our library of eCourses for forensic professionals
- Nothing beats an in-person course! Sign up for our 40-hour Forensic Supervision or Forensic Field Training Officer courses here!
- 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 Pod Squad community on Facebook here!
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2. Being Pregnant as a CSI (Taboo Topics Series)
Creating a podcast has been a goal of ours for a couple of years, and we're excited to finally making this dream a reality!
But while we're figure out all the ins and outs that goes into creating and maintaining a podcast, we wanted to give you something to listen to in the meantime. So we're bringing back Taboo Topics!
If you're new to Gap Science or aren't active on social media, you may not be aware that Ashley and Erin had a segment called "Taboo Topics Tuesdays" where they went live on Instagram and talked about topics that are avoided or "brushed under the rug" in the forensic world. These discussions quickly became a fan favorite and many followers chimed in with questions, insights, and varying perspectives.
Join us for the second episode of Taboo Topics: Being Pregnant as a CSI. We'll chat about the different experiences we've had when a coworker gets pregnant while working in a predominately female unit, and Ashley will talk about her perspective of being pregnant as a crime scene investigator. At the end, we'll also discuss the rights a pregnant person has as a protected class and how to avoid a lawsuit through proper policies and treatment.
New Taboo Topics episodes will be published every month in 2023!
More episodes:
- Check out last month's episode: Strife Between Seniors & Newbies
Join our Pod Squad community on Facebook here!
Links you may want to check out:
- Check out our library of eCourses for forensic professionals
- Nothing beats an in-person course! Sign up for our 40-hour Forensic Supervision or Forensic Field Training Officer courses here!
- Trying to get into the forensic field? Snag your copy of Landing a Forensic Career: From Job Hunt to Interview
- 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
- Join our Pod Squad community on Facebook here!
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1. Strife Between Seniors & Newbies (Taboo Topics Series)
Creating a podcast has been a goal of ours for a couple of years, and we're excited to finally making this dream a reality!
But while we're figure out all the ins and outs that goes into creating and maintaining a podcast, we wanted to give you something to listen to in the meantime. So we're bringing back Taboo Topics!
If you're new to Gap Science or aren't active on social media, you may not be aware that Ashley and Erin had a segment called "Taboo Topics Tuesdays" where they went live on Instagram and talked about topics that are avoided or "brushed under the rug" in the forensic world. These discussions quickly became a fan favorite and many followers chimed in with questions, insights, and varying perspectives.
Join us for the first episode of Taboo Topics: Strife Between Seniors & Newbies. We'll chat about the different experiences we've had in Crime Scene and Latent Print Units as a newbie fresh out of college, a "newbie" at a new agency, senior staff, and supervisors. Throughout the discussion, we'll also discuss how we can close the gap between the different levels of staff through better understanding and communication.
New Taboo Topics episodes will be published every month in 2023!
Links from today's episode:
- Check out the Forensic Pocket Guide at forensicpocketguide.com
Join our Pod Squad community on Facebook here!
Links you may want to check out:
- Check out our library of eCourses for forensic professionals
- Nothing beats an in-person course! Sign up for our 40-hour Forensic Supervision or Forensic Field Training Officer courses here!
- Trying to get into the forensic field? Snag your copy of Landing a Forensic Career: From Job Hunt to Interview
- 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
- Join our Pod Squad community on Facebook here!
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