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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.
Problems with Predictive Policing AI
January 29, 2026
The roots of predictive policing can be traced back to the 1920s when the Chicago School of Sociology researched parole recidivism. They then used this data to factors that would correlate to the prediction of future crimes.
Five Most Innovative University Forensics Labs in the U.S. in 2026
January 28, 2026
Those who practice forensics are essentially scientific detectives. They must reconstruct an event after the fact, through the study of biology, chemistry, and technology. Forensic professionals study ballistics, toxicology, questionable documents, fingerprints, DNA, and trace evidence. Their findings help to convict the guilty and exonerate the innocent.
Forensic Investigations Career Guide: What to Know
January 27, 2026
Careers in forensic investigation merge lab work with field work, and science with criminal justice. Under the broad umbrella of forensic investigations sit a dozen career titles, each related to its own specific type of evidence or aspect of modern investigation.
Dangerous Minds: The Mental Illnesses of Infamous Criminals
January 26, 2026
Mental illnesses have been found in some of the United States' most loathsome killers throughout history, but it’s important to note that most people suffering from these illnesses do not commit any violent offenses.
A Guide to Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Tools (2026)
January 21, 2026
Some digital forensics tools go beyond simple searches for files or images and delve into the arena of cybersecurity, requiring network analysis or cyber threat assessment. When there is a tool for everything, the most pressing question is which one to use.
10 Cold Cases Solved
January 14, 2026
With the increasing use of DNA analysis and in-depth true crime journalism, more cold murder cases are being solved faster than ever. Check out this list of 10 cold cases solved thanks to modern DNA analysis and true crime journalists. With the increasing use of DNA analysis and in-depth true crime journalism, more cold murder cases are being solved faster than ever. Check out this list of 10 cold cases solved thanks to modern DNA analysis and true crime journalists.
Criminal Justice vs. Forensic Science
January 13, 2026
Understand how criminal justice and forensic science are similar and different, and where they overlap. View a side-by-side comparison of the two fields.
Learn more about the career outlook for forensic document examiners, as well as who is hiring and where. Understand how to become a handwriting analyst and forensic document examiner.
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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