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Demand for Collision Investigators Increases with Rise in Motor Vehicle Crashes

COVID-19 has been associated with another unlikely consequence – a rise in motor vehicle crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that prior to 2019, “the number of fatalities had fallen for three straight years.” However, during the pandemic, traffic deaths surged. The increase in motor vehicle fatalities between January and September of…

Texas Forensic Science Academy marks 10 years and 26,000 trained in CSI

BRYAN, TEXAS – Over the past 10 years, more than 26,000 law enforcement officers and crime scene personnel have enhanced their expertise in crime scene investigation, death investigation and evidence management, thanks to the Texas Forensic Science Academy at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). The Academy’s science-based training aims to increase the effectiveness…