Blindspot: An Introduction to Forensic Science and Expert Witness Testimony show

Blindspot: An Introduction to Forensic Science and Expert Witness Testimony

Summary: My forensic philosophy is that authentication and clarification of audio/video media combines art as well as science. The methods that I use require attention to detail and scientific principles, complemented by an appreciation for clarity and aesthetics. My techniques are derived from both a formal education and the application of skills gained by working in many forensics situations.

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 14: Video Surveillance with David Spreadborough | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:51

Video Surveillance expert David Spreadborough is a CCTV investigator and a police officer for the Cheshire Police Department in Cheshire, England.  He has been a part of the police force for 23 years and began his video forensic career in 2003.  David is a member of the Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Video Association International […]

 14: Video Surveillance with David Spreadborough | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:51

Video Surveillance expert David Spreadborough is a CCTV investigator and a police officer for the Cheshire Police Department in Cheshire, England.  He has been a part of the police force for 23 years and began his video forensic career in 2003.  David is a member of the Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Video Association International […]

 13: Voice Identification with Maria do Carmo Gargaglione | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:00

Maria do Carmo Gargaglione is the Director of the Division of Digital and Technological Forensic Evidence at the Public Ministry of Rio De Janeiro.  She has been a speech-language pathologist for over thirty years.  She is an expert in voice identification, facial identification and handwriting analysis.  She began working in forensics in 2000 and began working […]

 13: Voice Identification with Maria do Carmo Gargaglione | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:00

Maria do Carmo Gargaglione is the Director of the Division of Digital and Technological Forensic Evidence at the Public Ministry of Rio De Janeiro.  She has been a speech-language pathologist for over thirty years.  She is an expert in voice identification, facial identification and handwriting analysis.  She began working in forensics in 2000 and began working […]

 12: Video Forensics with Dorothy Stout | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:39

Dorothy Stout is a Video Forensics Expert and owner of Resolution Video Inc.  She has been analyzing video since 1998 and has testified in all levels of courts in the United States.  Dorothy received her Bachelor degree in Psychology and her Masters in Forensic Science and began her career at the US Postal Inspection Service. […]

 12: Video Forensics with Dorothy Stout | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:39

Dorothy Stout is a Video Forensics Expert and owner of Resolution Video Inc.  She has been analyzing video since 1998 and has testified in all levels of courts in the United States.  Dorothy received her Bachelor degree in Psychology and her Masters in Forensic Science and began her career at the US Postal Inspection Service. […]

 11: Talking Forensics with Audio & Video Forensic Expert Allen Combs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:11

Allen Combs is an Audio and Video Forensic Expert with over ten years of experience in multimedia work.  He began working as an audio engineer in recording studios and continued working in music production until making the transition into digital media forensics. When he began his work as an audio & video forensic expert, Allen […]

 11: Talking Forensics with Audio & Video Forensic Expert Allen Combs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:11

Allen Combs is an Audio and Video Forensic Expert with over ten years of experience in multimedia work.  He began working as an audio engineer in recording studios and continued working in music production until making the transition into digital media forensics. When he began his work as an audio & video forensic expert, Allen […]

 10: How to Authenticate Digital Audio Evidence | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:07

To authenticate digital audio evidence is an importance process to verify the integrity of a digital audio recording in court. Establishing a solid chain of custody is the first step in the authentication process but does not in and of itself authenticate a piece of evidence. We have seen audio evidence that was not authentic and was […]

 10: How to Authenticate Digital Audio Evidence | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:07

To authenticate digital audio evidence is an importance process to verify the integrity of a digital audio recording in court. Establishing a solid chain of custody is the first step in the authentication process but does not in and of itself authenticate a piece of evidence. We have seen audio evidence that was not authentic and was […]

 9: How to Recover Digital Media Evidence | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:13

I’d like to discuss evidence recovery, specifically digital media evidence recovery.  Having a forensic expert retrieve the evidence maintains the quality of the evidence and can help ensure that the original evidence stays intact on the original system so it can later be retrieved by other parties.  This is why it is extremely important that […]

 9: How to Recover Digital Media Evidence | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:13

I’d like to discuss evidence recovery, specifically digital media evidence recovery.  Having a forensic expert retrieve the evidence maintains the quality of the evidence and can help ensure that the original evidence stays intact on the original system so it can later be retrieved by other parties.  This is why it is extremely important that […]

 8: How to Give an Expert Deposition | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:06

An Expert Deposition is one of the most important activities performed by forensic experts, second only to the final testimony.  A deposition is the process where the opposing lawyers question the forensic expert, under oath, about what they are going to testify during trial.  These questions are designed for the opposing lawyer to gain information […]

 8: How to Give an Expert Deposition | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:06

An Expert Deposition is one of the most important activities performed by forensic experts, second only to the final testimony.  A deposition is the process where the opposing lawyers question the forensic expert, under oath, about what they are going to testify during trial.  These questions are designed for the opposing lawyer to gain information […]

 7: Importance of the Chain of Custody for Digital Media Evidence | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:59

Establishing chain of custody when authenticating digital media evidence for use in the courtroom is extremely important. The chain of custody must account for the seizure, storage, transfer and condition of the evidence.  The chain of custody is absolutely necessary for admissible evidence in court. Importance to the expert My forensic software allows me to look […]

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