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Barry Franklin
THE FORENSIC SCIENCE EDUCATION BLOG
The blog provides specific information to help you decide if forensic science is the right choice for you. With the inside scoop on forensic science professors, schools and training programs, as well as detailed information on the steps and requirements to become a forensics professional, the ForensicsColleges.com blog is a fine place to begin your research.
Women in Criminal Justice
December 19, 2025
While the notion that women must make up ground in several male-dominated fields is well-established, studies suggest the shortage of women in criminal justice is especially harmful for the nation at large. Cities that hire a higher share of women police officers, for instance, have far fewer complaints of excessive force, which, in turn, saves taxpayers a sizable sum in legal fees.
Forensic Science and Investigation Scholarships (2026)
December 4, 2025
Taking on debt to fund a college education used to be a direct path to social and financial advancement, but the latest studies show that student debt actually might hinder it. The good news is that help is out there for those who need it, and there are more scholarships available than ever before.
Forensics Casefile: Cracking the Silk Road
December 3, 2025
In the wake of the Silk Road case, the need for modern forensics investigators has only grown and so has the complexity of their task. This isn’t just a fight against an increasingly adept criminal class, but also one to master the modes and methods of the bleeding edge of technology.
Mobile Forensics: How Digital Forensics Experts Extract Data from Phones
November 24, 2025
Perhaps nothing has changed the modern investigative procedure as much as mobile forensics. A subset of digital forensics, mobile forensics involves the retrieval of data from a mobile device, typically a cell phone or tablet, but potentially a smartwatch, camera, GPS device, or drone.
How to Detect AI: A Guide to Digital Forensics Tools
November 10, 2025
Forensic analysis is built on the principle that digital evidence represents reality. But AI-generated and AI-altered media undermine that assumption, forcing experts to assess not just what was recorded, but whether the event ever occurred at all.
How to Become a Forensic Science Technician
November 5, 2025
Forensic science technicians have a regular presence at crime scenes, aiding in the process of criminal investigations under a crime scene leader or field supervisor. The role involves helping to collect, document, and analyze evidence and submitting it to the crime laboratory.
How to Become a Paralegal
September 24, 2025
Paralegals play a critical role in the legal system, supporting attorneys with research, drafting, case preparation, and client communication. They help manage case files, prepare documents for court, coordinate with clients and witnesses, and ensure that legal processes run smoothly. While they cannot provide legal advice or represent clients in court, paralegals are indispensable to law firms, corporations, government agencies, and nonprofits.
Fraud investigation is the research of intentional criminal deception and involves civil and criminal methods of examination. Professional fraud investigators have a variety of job responsibilities in corporate or government-based institutions.
Before co-founding Sechel Ventures Partners LLC, Barry Franklin was a VP at a Silicon Valley software company. He is an investor and advisor for DataSimply and Impellia. Barry believes that education and lifelong learning are paramount. Barry met his wife at Carnegie Mellon University and they have two beautiful daughters. He also volunteers for various committees at his kids’ high school.
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