Podcast: Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek

3.21.24 – Crime Scene Today, Episode 57 – Lone Star Community Radio

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3.21.24 – Crime Scene Today, Episode 57 – Lone Star Community Radio

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3.21.24 – Crime Scene Today, Episode 57 – Lone Star Community Radio Crime Scene Today is every Thursday at 11AM on irlonestar.com Donate to Crime Scene Today – https://irlonestar.kindful.com/?campaign=1235169 For more information on the show […]

Episode 56 – Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio

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Episode 56 – Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio

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Episode 56 – Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio Crime Scene Today is every Thursday at 11AM on irlonestar.com Donate to Crime Scene Today – https://irlonestar.kindful.com/?campaign=1235169 For more information on […]

Episode 55 – Mike Alexander – Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio

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Episode 55 – Mike Alexander – Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio

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Episode 55 – Mike Alexander – Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio We are honored to have Michael Alexander with us today, sharing his invaluable insights gained from his extensive background as a […]

Episode 54 – Jack Flanders – Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio

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Episode 54 – Jack Flanders – Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio

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Episode 54 – Jack Flanders – Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio Our guest today is Jack Flanders, who will enlighten us about the role of a fingerprint examiner, including the necessary educational […]

Episode 53 – Zack Kowalske – Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio

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Episode 53 – Zack Kowalske – Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio

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Episode 53 – Zack Kowalske – Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio Zack Kowalkse, the renowned author of the recently published book titled “Gaming the Reaper,” has made his work available on Amazon. […]

Episode 52 – Ryan Herring – Crime Scene Today

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Episode 52 – Ryan Herring – Crime Scene Today

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Retired Lieutenant Ryan Herring joins as co-host to talk about some of the issues facing law enforcement with recruiting. Ryan also discusses some of the impacts seen in Austin and other areas by defunding the […]

Episode 51 – Janet Teague – Crime Scene Today

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Episode 51 - Janet Teague - Crime Scene Today

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4.14.22 – Janet Teague – Crime Scene Today On April 14th, 2022 we will get an opportunity to have Janet Teague on the show Crime Scene Today on Lone Star Community Radio. Author of The […]

Episode 50 – Tom Bevel – Crime Scene Today

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Episode 50 – Tom Bevel - Crime Scene Today

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I had the opportunity to sit down with Tom Bevel at the Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction conference in Westminster, Colorado this past week. Tom is a legend in the crime scene community and was […]

Episode 49-Brandon Epstein Forensic Video Analyst

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Episode 49-Brandon Epstein Forensic Video Analyst

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In episode 49 we talk to Bradon Epstein about the challenges in today’s investigations involving video, which is nearly every investigation. Brandon Epstein has been a law enforcement officer since 2007 and has performed digital […]

Episode 48 – Eugene Liscio 3d Crime Scene Reconstruction

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Episode 48 – Eugene Liscio 3d Crime Scene Reconstruction

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Eugene Liscio is the founder of ai2-3D and is a graduate of the Aerospace Engineering Program at Ryerson Polytechnic University. Eugene is a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario and is an Adjunct Professor […]

Episode 47 – Children’s Safe Harbor – Crime Scene Today

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Episode 47 – Children’s Safe Harbor - Crime Scene Today

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Chief prosecutor Shanna Redwine, Sergeant Todd Hoff, and Detective Robert Espinosajoin me to discuss the handling of violent crimes against children using the multidisciplinary process. They give insight into what agencies are involved in the […]

Episode 46 – Othram Inc. CEO David Mittelman. – Crime Scene Today

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Episode 46 - Othram Inc. CEO David Mittelman. - Crime Scene Today

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Episode 46 – Othram Inc. CEO David Mittelman. – Crime Scene Today David Mittelman founded and is the CEO of Orthram; a DNA genetics lab focused on forensics in cold case homicides and unidentified remains. […]

Episode 45 – Ashley Church and Erin West – Gap Science

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Episode 45 – Ashley Church and Erin West – Gap Science

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Ashley Church and Erin West join me to discuss the current issues facing crime labs and crime scene investigators training. Ashley and Erin co-founded Gap Science after seeing a need to address field training for […]

Episode 44- Whitney Mountain – Graduate Student UCO Forensic Science Institute

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Episode 44- Whitney Mountain – Graduate Student UCO Forensic Science Institute

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Whitney discusses her thesis on the mental and physical impact on crime scene investigators responding to horrific scenes throughout their careers. Whitney also discusses her recent experience at the Association of Crime Scene Reconstruction conference […]

Episode 43 – True Crime – Conviction of Former Priest Manuel La Rosa- Lopez

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Episode 43 - True Crime - Conviction of Former Priest Manuel La Rosa- Lopez

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Episode 43 – True Crime – Conviction of Former Priest Manuel La Rosa- Lopez Prosecutors Nancy Hebert and Wesley LeRouax will join us on February 11th, 2021, to talk to us about a case they […]

Episode 42- Tyler Dunman – Crime Scene Today

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Episode 42- Tyler Dunman - Crime Scene Today

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On January 14th, 2021 Tyler Dunman will be joining us from The Human Trafficking Institute as we recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Prior to joining The Institute, Tyler served as a prosecutor in Texas for […]

Episode 41 – Chief Stephen Phillips – Montgomery ISD

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Episode 41 – Chief Stephen Phillips – Montgomery ISD

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Episode 41 – Chief Stephen Phillips – Montgomery ISD Recently promoted Chief Stephen Phillips from Montgomery ISD Police Department joins us on December 10th at 11 am on Crime Scene Today to talk to us […]

Episode 40 – Chief Ken Theis – New Roles as Chief and Police Topics

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Episode 40 – Chief Ken Theis – New Roles as Chief and Police Topics

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On December 3rd, we are talking with Cheif Ken Theis, who has worked for the Humble Police Department since he was 19 years old and recently, in October of 2020, made Chief of the department. […]

Episode 39 – Dan Zientek- Law Enforcement Issues

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Episode 39 – Dan Zientek- Law Enforcement Issues

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November 19th, 2020 – Many changes are happening in the country related to law enforcement. I will give some opinions and insight on the decriminalization of heroin, cocaine, and meth. The larger departments facing budget […]

Episode 38- Echo Hutson – Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Episode 38- Echo Hutson – Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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This week we are talking to Echo Hutson. The lead prosecutor and advocate for domestic violence prosecution in Montgomery County, TX. Echo has joined us on the show before on Episode 19. During this episode, […]

Episode 37 – TAPEIT Conference 2020

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Episode 37 – TAPEIT Conference 2020

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Texas Association of Property and Evidence Inventory Technicians had their conference this week in San Antonio, TX. TAPEIT was created by Kolean Dean in 1997 to create standards and training for those who managed evidence […]

Episode 36- True Crime- The Murder of Michael Gloede

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Episode 36- True Crime- The Murder of Michael Gloede

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Fire Marshal’s responded to a house fire and found a deceased male inside. The homeowner a 55-year-old male was taken for an autopsy and found to have been murdered after bullets were found in his […]

Episode 35 – True Crime – The Murder of Rodney Earl Shamlin – Crime Scene Today

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Episode 35 - True Crime - The Murder of Rodney Earl Shamlin - Crime Scene Today

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Episode 35 – True Crime – The Murder of Rodney Earl Shamlin, LIVE on Lone Star Community Radio In November of 2007 Detectives, Dan Zientek, and John Schmitt were called to the scene of a […]

Episode 34 – Dave Anderson – Becoming a Leader of Character

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Episode 34 - Dave Anderson - Becoming a Leader of Character

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Dave was highlighted in IACP Police Chier magazine for Great Ideas 2020 Shaping the Future of Policing. Dave Anderson and Chief of Police Penny Dunn wrote the article Developing Officers and Agencies of Character Dave […]

Episode 33- True Crime – The Murder of Jerry Denslow – Crime Scene Today

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Episode 33- True Crime - The Murder of Jerry Denslow - Crime Scene Today

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Episode 33- True Crime – The Murder of Jerry Denslow – Crime Scene Today – Live on Lone Star Community Radio Jerry Denslow was a 50-year-old man that was about to move to be with […]

Episode 32 – Chief Allen Banks- Round Rock, TX – Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek

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Episode 32 – Chief Allen Banks- Round Rock, TX - Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek

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Thursday, August 6th, 2020 we will be talking with Chief Allen Banks about many of the community projects that he has brought to the city of Round Rock, TX. One, in particular, was published as […]

Episode 31 – Public information and Crisis Intervention – Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek

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Episode 31 – Public information and Crisis Intervention - Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek

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July 30th we discuss upcoming conferences that have gone virtual and issues in the news. At a time of turmoil in the communities, departments relied heavily on the use of their Public Information Officer. Judy […]

Episode 30 – Vinnie Montez Police Commander and Comedian

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Episode 30 – Vinnie Montez Police Commander and Comedian

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Episode 30 – Vinnie Montez Police Commander and Comedian with Dan Zientek -Live on Lone Star Community Radio Vinnie has spent over 2o years as a Colorado police officer in all areas of law enforcement. […]

Episode 29- Constable Chris Jones – Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek

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Episode 29- Constable Chris Jones - Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek

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Episode 29- Constable Chris Jones – Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek -Live on Lone Star Community Radio This week we will be talking with Constable Chris Jones from Montgomery County Pct.5 Constable. Constable Jones recently […]

Episode 28 – Current Police Issues – Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek

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Episode 28 - Current Police Issues - Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek

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Episode 28 – Current Police Issues – Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek – Live on Lone Star Community Radio Crime Scene Today will be joined by Deputy Michael Fulton and Sergeant Ken Washington to talk […]

Episode 27 – T.J. Murray Cold-Case presented by Detective Fadi

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Episode 27 – T.J. Murray Cold-Case presented by Detective Fadi

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Episode 27 – T.J. Murray Cold-Case presented by Detective Fadi – Live on Lone Star Community Radio On October 19th, 2011 a 24-year-old Sam Houston State University student, T. J. Murray went out with friends to […]

Episode 26- Explosive Detection K-9 with Joe Manz – Crime Scene Today

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Episode 26- Explosive Detection K-9 with Joe Manz - Crime Scene Today

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Episode 26- Explosive Detection K-9 with Joe Manz – Crime Scene Today K-9 handler Joe Manz explains the use of explosive detection canines in crime scenes, fire scenes, and proactive explosive detection. Today’s show is […]

Episode 25 – The Joe Bryan Story

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Episode 25 – The Joe Bryan Story

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Episode 25 -Joe Bryan Story – Crime Scene Today – Live on Lone Star Community Radio Joe Bryan was convicted of murdering his wife in 1985. Joe spent 33 years in prison based on bloodstain testimony […]

Episode 24 Joe Manz – Coronavirus and current issues

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Episode 24 Joe Manz – Coronavirus and current issues

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Co-Host Joe Manz will join me to discuss the impact of Coronavirus on the Fire Marshal’s office along with current law enforcement issues in the news. Join us on Lone Star Community Radio , Crime Scene Today or on […]

Episode 22- Cele Rossi – Bloodstain Expert

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Episode 22- Cele Rossi – Bloodstain Expert

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Cele will update us on some of the latest news in crime scene forensics. In recent months Cele has attended the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts and Association of Crime Scene Reconstruction conferences. Cele […]

Episode 23 -Career Change/Covid-19

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Episode 23 -Career Change/Covid-19

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Co-Hosts Cele Rossi and Leslie McCauley will join me to discuss recent news stories related to law enforcement. We will be answering a question from a listener who inquired about what to do after becoming […]

Episode 22 – Cele Rossi – Bloodstain Expert

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Episode 22 - Cele Rossi – Bloodstain Expert

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Cele will update us on some of the latest news in crime scene forensics. In recent months Cele has attended the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts and Association of Crime Scene Reconstruction conferences. Cele […]

Episode 21 – Contract Policing

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Episode 21 - Contract Policing

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This past week a commissioner in Harris County suggested a study be done to look at the contract policing done by Constables in the 3rd largest county in the nation. We will be listening to […]

Episode 20 – Leslie McCauley

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Episode 20 – Leslie McCauley

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Leslie and I will be discussing current law enforcement topics in the news. These are stories and topics pulled from the headlines from the past few weeks in February. Today’s show is sponsored by […]

Episode 19 – Echo Hutson – Crime Scene Today

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Episode 19 - Echo Hutson - Crime Scene Today

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Episode 19 – Echo Hutson – Crime Scene Today – Live on Lone Star Community Radio Echo Hutson is a prosecutor with Montgomery County Texas District Attorney’s Office. Echo is a leading expert in domestic […]

Episode 18- David Eason and Clyde Vogel

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Episode 18- David Eason and Clyde Vogel

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Interview Montgomery County Pct 2 Constable candidates – Crime Scene Today – LIVE on Lone Star Community Radio We will be talking with Candidates David Eason for Montgomery County Precinct 2 Constable and Clyde Vogel for Constable Pct 2 in the […]

Episode 17 – Gene DeForest and Daniel Pena

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Episode 17 – Gene DeForest and Daniel Pena

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We will be talking with the incumbent Gene De Forest and one of the candidates Daniel Peña in the upcoming Constable race in Montgomery County. It will be broadcast on Lone Star Community Radio and […]

Episode 16 – Dan Zientek-Many Aspects of Photography

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Episode 16 – Dan Zientek-Many Aspects of Photography

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Episode 15 – Dr. Victoria Constance / Kari Prihoda

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Episode 15 - Dr. Victoria Constance / Kari Prihoda

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Episode 15 – Dr. Victoria Constance / Kari Prihoda Dr. Victoria Constance and Kari Prihoda will be sharing their expertise in the operation and management of the children’s advocacy center located in Conroe, TX. They […]

Episode 14 – Dr. Lawrence Simon – Interviewer of Sexual Deviant Serial Killers

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Episode 14 – Dr. Lawrence Simon – Interviewer of Sexual Deviant Serial Killers

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More info Here: http://www.crimescenetoday.com/2019/11/11/episode-14-dr-lawrence-simon-interviewer-of-sexual-deviant-serial-killers/ Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFRMt9vr5RIl-An1ybKtPQQ?view_as=subscriber Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlonestar/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOnpuoFAT-2dbPHjh80GeQ?view_as=subscriber Instagram: […]

Episode 13 Celestina Rossi – Bloodstain Expert

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Episode 13 Celestina Rossi - Bloodstain Expert

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Celestina is returning this week from the International association of bloodstain pattern analysts that was held in Chicago. She will be updating on the latest things happening in the bloodstain analysts discipline along with changes […]

Episode 12 – Constable Ryan Gable

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Episode 12 – Constable Ryan Gable

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Constable Gable will be discussing the use of the constable’s department in community policing and contract policing programs. We will be answering some questions related to Constable Gable’s expertise in ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) […]

Episode 11 Karen Oswald

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Episode 11 Karen Oswald

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Karen Oswald a Senior Evidence Specialist and Laten Print Examiner with Suffolk County Police ID section gave a presentation on identifying fingerprints from photographs. Using a photograph that a child predator had taken during the […]

Episode 10 Dr. Jan Canty PhD

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Episode 10 Dr. Jan Canty PhD

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It would seem writing was imbedded within my coiled DNA. My earliest recollection associated with this craft was setting crayon to wall. More specifically, I was frequently scolded, as a kindergartner, for perfecting my printing […]

Episode 9- Brett Ligon – District Attorney

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Episode 9- Brett Ligon – District Attorney

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Special Guest: Brett Ligon and Donna Berkey with Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. Home Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- […]

Episode 8- Everett Baxter Jr- Crime Scene Mapping with Drones

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Episode 8- Everett Baxter Jr- Crime Scene Mapping with Drones

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Crime scene mapping has changed tremendously over the recent years. Once mapping a scene was done using a sketch pad, pencils, and tape measurers. Then mapping progressed to the use of total stations and scanners. […]

Episode 7- Dan Zientek and Co-host Paul Hahs

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Episode 7- Dan Zientek and Co-host Paul Hahs

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S1E7- Dan Zientek and Co Host Paul Hahs Coming back from the 2019 International Association for Identification Conference in Reno, we will be discussing new technologies from the conference. We will be answering a listeners […]

Episode 6 – Judy Pal – PIO/Crisis Planning Expert

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Episode 6 – Judy Pal – PIO/Crisis Planning Expert

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Judy Pal will join us on our show on August 8th to discuss the importance of the role of a public information officer in law enforcement. We will discuss the changes and impact that social […]

Episode 5- Co-hosts Paul Hahs and Leslie McCauley

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Episode 5- Co-hosts Paul Hahs and Leslie McCauley

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Experienced Investigators Paul Hahs and Leslie McCauley join Dan Zientek to discuss how to become an investigator and some law enforcement issues. They explain the process and challenges of entering the field of crime scene […]

Episode 4- Paul Hahs – Homicide Supervisor/Co-host

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Episode 4- Paul Hahs – Homicide Supervisor/Co-host

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Co-Host Paul Hahs will be joining us to present a case study on a murder of a volunteer firefighter where the murderers staged the crime scene. Sergeant Hahs is currently a supervisor over homicide and […]

Episode 3 – Mike Fulton, Forensic Photographer/Crime Scene Supervisor

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Episode 3 – Mike Fulton, Forensic Photographer/Crime Scene Supervisor

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A Texan through and through, Mike Fulton started his photographic life by finding his father’s Kodak 35mm camera which was purchased while his father served in the United States Navy. Self-taught, Mike explored his interest […]

Episode 2 – Sibyl Rae Bucheli, PhD., Forensic Entomologist

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Episode 2 – Sibyl Rae Bucheli, PhD., Forensic Entomologist

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Subject matter expert Dr Sibyl Bucheli will discuss her work in forensic entomology and the benefits of its uses in a criminal death investigation. Dr. Bucheli will discuss some of the latest research and future […]

Episode 1 – Lois Gibson, Forensic Artist

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Episode 1 – Lois Gibson, Forensic Artist

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WE are LIVE with Lois Gibson, Forensic Artist. Lois Gibson is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as The World’s Most Successful Forensic Artist. Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/