Forensics Unfiltered with Gap Science

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:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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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:

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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:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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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:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest

🎙️ Forensic Unfiltered Bonus Episode: Knowing When It's Time to Walk Away – Forensic Supervisor Success Summit Preview 🎙️

The 2023 Forensic Supervisor Success Summit is just around the corner, and this is our LAST bonus episode before we kick things off! If you've been enjoying last year’s summit interviews, you're going to love the presentations lined up for this year!

In today’s episode, Erin sits down with Alice White to discuss a heavy yet important topic: "Knowing When It's Time to Walk Away" from the forensic field. It’s a conversation you won't want to miss, especially if you’ve ever questioned your place in this demanding profession.

In September 2022, we hosted the Forensic Supervisor Success Summit, a free, 4-day event that brought together 768 registrants from 38 states and 14 countries. Attendees learned from 28 expert speakers and gained valuable insights into thriving in forensic leadership roles. This episode features a sneak peek of the impactful discussions from that summit.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Forensic Unfiltered Episode:

• When and why it might be time to walk away from a forensic career

• Insights on the mental health challenges and stress of forensic leadership

• Valuable advice for forensic professionals facing burnout or transition

Loved this episode? You’ll want to access all 32 presentations from the summit. The talks featured on Forensics Unfiltered are only 15% of the entire summit! Get instant access to all the replays with the All Access Pass on gapscience.teachable.com.

🎧 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!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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• 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.

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:

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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:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest

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:

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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:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest

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.

⁠⁠⁠⁠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:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (our personal fav)⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest