• 10/04/2021 - Episode #4: FBI Crime Stats for 2020
    Oct 4 2021

    The FBI has released its 2020 Annual Uniform Crime Report, showing a spike in murders that will continue impact forensic science laboratories for the foreseeable future.

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    39 mins
  • 10/11/2021 - Episode #5: Depth vs. Breadth of Expertise
    Oct 11 2021

    With more news and events in forensic science, John discusses the specialization of expertise and some of the adverse effects it can have on laboratories and their scientists.

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    30 mins
  • 10/18/2021 - Episode #6: What Happened to Critical Thinking?
    Oct 18 2021

    Recorded on October 18, 2021. John Collins discusses two news stories on expert witnessing and calls for more critical thinking in forensic science.

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    26 mins
  • 10/25/2021 - Episode #7: Go All In
    Oct 25 2021

    People are at their best when they are 100% committed to what they're doing. John shares his own experience of struggling to stay focused on a core set of responsibilities and explains why it was worth it.

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    30 mins
  • 11/01/2021 - Episode #8: Rethinking Membership Dues
    Nov 1 2021

    In this week's episode, John discusses ASCLD's recent move to increase dues and why many forensic science organizations are under-pricing their value.

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    23 mins
  • 11/08/2021 - Episode #9: Strategic Planning & Positioning
    Nov 8 2021

    In this week's episode of the Crime Lab Coach Cast, John shares his thoughts on getting ready for the upcoming New Year by doing your planning, positioning, and reflecting now instead of waiting.

    For more information, please visit forensicscienceexecutive.org.

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    30 mins
  • 11/15/2021 - Episode #10: Expert Witnessing
    Nov 15 2021

    In this week's coach cast, John provides some thoughts and a specific strategy for ensuring that forensic scientists are more likely to excel at expert witnessing.

    For more information, please visit www.forensicscienceexecutive.org.

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    24 mins
  • #11: Federal Rule 702
    Nov 22 2021
    John wraps up his Advanced Expert Witnessing workshop and shares thoughts on proposed changes to Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence.

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    18 mins