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Jody Wolf is an award winning forensic laboratory veteran and former president of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors. She is one of the few forensic laboratory administrators to climb beyond the laboratory into the police command ranks. Jody is now the Chief of Staff for the Phoenix Police Department. In this episode, John speaks with Jody about her journey and love of forensic science laboratories, and what she's observed and experienced in forensic science along the way. You don't want to miss this chat with one of America's most influential forensic laboratory leaders.
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The International Symposium on Human Identification (2024)
References
Video - Elevating Women in Law Enforcement - With Jody Wolf
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Confidence is the blissful feeling of self-assurance that you can handle whatever people or situations you encounter in your life and career. But you can lose it and, when you do, it can leave you feeling lost, hurting, and desperate for answers. The good news is that you can get it back, and in this episode you will learn how.
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The International Symposium on Human Identification (2024)
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Relationships are the raw materials from which teamwork is made. But what happens when problems arise in workplace relationships and what can be done to fix them? John Collins will share his thoughts about relationships within the forensic science environment and will also share a strategy for repairing broken relationships when they start getting in the way of your laboratory's mission.
Our Season Sponsor
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The International Symposium on Human Identification (2024)
References
Book: The Body Keeps the Score - Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
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Faith is not a subject we typically associate with science, but even scientists rely on their faith to orient themselves in this world and this life. Faith is not the same as religion and is not rooted in certainty. It is something we struggle with. John Collins speaks with his friend, colleague, and fellow coach, Kevin R. Smith, about having faith in our natural strengths, and knowning that they provide the best opportunity to function with more effectiveness in our lives and careers.
Our Season Sponsor
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The International Symposium on Human Identification (2024)
References
Still Kevin - Leadership Development (Kevin R. Smith)
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In today's episode of the Crime Lab Coach Cast, John discusses the most widely discussed element of personality, which is the extroversion/intoversion spectrum. But there are myths that need to be replaced with facts and healthier attitudes about our desire to socialize and communicate with others. Where do YOU fall on the spectrum, and how do you use it to your advantage?
Our Seasonal Sponsor
Promega and the International Symposium on Human Identification
References
Strength and Personality Masterclass
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Build Your Authoritative Presence Through Assertive Thinking and Conflict Readiness
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John speaks with forensic science veteran, educator, and philosopher, Max Houck, to discuss some of the deeper issues facing forensic science laboratories today. Join Max and John as they tackle issues such as the relationships between laboratories and police agencies, standards, acceditation, the future of forensic science, and some interesting bits of historical fact that brought forensic science to where it is today.
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Program ReferencesVisit Max Houck
Forensic Science Inernational - Synergy
Jay Siegel - In Memorium
Washington Post on Max Houck's Departure
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Bad things happen in all occupations, but when nightmares come true, it's vital that your team stick together to come out on the other side better than you were before. In this episode of the CoachCast, John Collins discusses the one mistake and the one fantasy that get in the way of forensic science laboratories seeking to address - and prevent - a crisis or catastrophic failure.
Our Seasonal Sponsor
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Program References
NIST 2023 Environmental Scan
Max Houck on Substack
Colorado DNA Misconduct Case
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Employees can only motivate themselves, a truth that invites important questions about what both managers and employees should be prioritizing in their efforts to contribute toward a high-energy laboratory team. John Collins, "America's Crime Lab Coach," shares his tips and ideas in this next edition of the Crime Lab COACH Cast.
References
Promega - 2024 Season Sponsor
Talent is Overrated (Book)
The New Superior (Book) by John Collins
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In this 3rd episode of the 2024 season, John reaches into his bag of coaching strategies to help listeners cope effectively with people having pathologically challenging personalities.
References
Promega (Season Sponsor)
Coping with Difficult People (Book by R Bramson, PhD)
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John Collins speaks with Tim Kupferschmid, Chief of Laboratories for the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Tim is also the current president of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors. In this episode, Tim shares his thoughts on current events and issues facing today's forensic science laboratories, as well as the issues that will confront laboratory administrators in the near and distant future.
Special thanks to our 2024 season sponsor, Promega.
References
2020 Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Science Crime Laboratories
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner - Laboratories
DNA Gun Crimes Unit
SCOTUS - Smith v. Arizona
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In this first episode of our 4th season, John Collins chats with Mark Stolorow, the former Deputy Director of the Special Programs Office at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where he was also the Director for OSAC Affairs (Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science). The mission of OSAC is to produce consensus documentary standards and guidelines to improve quality and consistency of work in the forensic science community. Mark shares his own history and path that led him to a successful career in forensic science, and shares his thoughts about the ongoing effort to "harmonize" progress in forensic science.
References
Visit our season sponsor, Promega!
NIST Forensic Science Website
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In this Crime Lab COACH Cast update, John discusses the newly released 2020 Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Science Crime Laboratories, the upcoming SCOTUS ruling in Smith v. Arizona, and strategies for dealing with artificial intelligence "cheating" when administering essay questions during the application process for new scientists.
References
Smith v. Arizona
2020 Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories
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Ann MacPhetridge is the Senior Manager in charge of Genetic Identity Commercialization & Marketing at Promega Corporation. Ann speaks with John Collins about the rewards and challenges of commercializing and marketing within the forensic science marketplace. She also explains the history of the ISHI meeting and the impact DNA scientists have had on the entire forensic laboratory community.
References
Visit Promega
ISHI (International Symposium on Human Identification)
DocuSeries: Innocence After Guilt
Houston DA Wants Lab to Outsources Cases
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The top decisions-makers at the Wisconsin DOJ Division of Forensic Science join John Collins to discuss an innovative approach to developing and building support for case submission policies. Nicole Roehm and Jennifer Naugle explain the history of the committee, the benefits of the committee on keeping backlogs down, and what's happening nationally with regards to the establishment of forensic science advisory committees and/or regulatory commissions.
References
Evidence Submission in Wisconsin
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Indi Young is an expert at teaching clients how to prevent false assumptions from causing damage to themselves and their customers. The author of 3 books, Indi speaks with John Collins about how she evaluates individuals to understand how they think, and why they think it. Perhaps it's time to stop dwelling on bias and begin thinking about mental models and how they can be leveraged to our advantage.
References
Visit Indi Young's Website
Indi Young's Book Author Page
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Peter Stout is the president and director of the Houston Forensic Science Center. He and John Collins discuss the current political climate in the Houston criminal justice system, its past challenges, and some potentially game-changing blind-testing strategies being employed by Stout and his team.
References
Proceedings of the NAS (Forensic Articles Coming Soon)
Stout Turned Around Houston Lab (News)
Police Union Calls for Stout's Resignation
Backlogs at the Houston Lab (News)
The Secret Life of Crime Labs (Stout)
Forensic Papers by PNAS
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After welcoming Promega as the first sponsor of the Crime Lab COACH Cast, John Collins discusses some sensitive advocacy issues related to claims that forensic science disciplines are invalid or unreliable. Are crime laboratories putting out "junk science," or is "junk activism" misportraying the reality of forensic science methods? Maybe both? You be the judge.
Sponsorship Links
Promega
International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI)
References
Bias Bullying I
Bias Bullying II (Mental Modeling)
Junk Science vs. Junk Activism? A Decision for the Courts
Chris Fabricant
Dr. Itiel Dror
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
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John Collins brings you up to speed on some more forensic controversy out of Houston, and shares a valuable interview tip for evaluating the potential of new forensic laboratory scientists to develop into effective expert witnesses. It's a busy day here at the Crime Lab COACH Cast. See you in the studio!
References
News out of Houston
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Pamela Marshall is the Associate Professor and Director of the Forensic Science and Law masters program at Duquesne University. In this episode, John chats with Dr. Marshall about the state of forensic science education in the United States, and what employers in forensic science need to know about the new generation of students who will become tomorrow's workforce.
References
Duquesne University Forensic Science and Law
ASCLD LEAP Program
Aurthur Eisenberg Obituary
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