Researchers urge strict chain-of-custody, hashing and standardized working files for user-generated audio evidence Dr. Rob Maher of Montana State University urged investigators to preserve originals, compute hash codes, block device communications, and create standardized working files (for example 48 kHz, 16-bit WAV) when handling user-generated audio to protect integrity and enable reliable analysis.

Dr. Rob Maher emphasizes the crucial need for forensic teams to treat user-generated audio evidence with the same rigor as traditional evidence, ensuring its integrity and reliability in investigations.

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Texas Forensic Science Commission Suspends Accreditation for DNA Reference Laboratory Amid Proficiency Testing Issues Commission reviews allegations, finds significant deficiencies in proficiency testing and validation practices.

Texas is taking bold steps to modernize forensic science, but alarming issues with a key DNA lab's practices have led to a suspension of its accreditation.

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