All Things Crime

What does it take to be an effective and thorough crime scene investigator (CSI)? There are LOTS of great CSIs out there, and many with an amazing amount of experience, but we can't think of anyone who can answer that question better than Francine Bardole. Francine didn't start her career as a CSI. In fact far from it! She was originally a women's advocate and was studying to be an...

This audio is uncut, so apologize for that, but I had to get this out. It’s honestly difficult to process what I’ve experienced over the last 4 days. I’m in Panama, which is the center of the hourglass and focal point for migration heading toward the United States. It’s also one of the most intense areas of tragedy and human suffering on earth, and it’s all preventable by just a few people. Migran...

Would you recognize a counterfeit Armani bag if you saw one? What about a counterfeit pharmaceutical? David Chametzki can and he shares some of his insights from his years of training law enforcement officers around the US and its territories on how to prevent such counterfeit merchandise and drugs to get into our country. David is also a speaker and positive change coach. You can find him on most...

In today's now-now world the delicate balance between the public's right to know and the sensitive and often rapidly evolving details of an investigation are always at odds. Ensuring that balance doesn't fall over the cliff towards one side or the other is the job of the law enforcement agency's PIO or Public Affairs Officer. When the organization consists of multiple offices t...

How does one become a homicide detective and serve for 40+ years? We ask Detective (Ret) Cloyd Steiger just that. Cloyd was with the Seattle PD for over 30 years, with 23 of those in homicide, investigating over 200 cases! To do that and still be sane is amazing, but to have also served as a sex crimes detective as well is even more impressive. Part 2 of our discussion goes into depth of Cloyd&apo...

How does one become a homicide detective and serve for 40+ years? We ask Detective (Ret) Cloyd Steiger just that. Cloyd was with the Seattle PD for over 30 years, with 23 of those in homicide, investigating over 200 cases! To do that and still be sane is amazing, but to have also served as a sex crimes detective as well is even more impressive. Part 1 of our discussion goes into depth of Cloyd&apo...

Forensic psychology may be a relatively new field, but it's making a major impact. Stemming from the ever evolving psychological understanding of what makes us tick as humans, forensic psychology covers both the pre and post crime/conviction of a person and is a major factor in determining if an individual is a danger to either him/herself or the community. Dr Aracely Lopez specializes in the...

Zeek Arkham, aka CWA or the Cop With Attitude, finally got sick of all the anti-police, anti-American rhetoric, rioting and craziness that has been permeating society lately, so he decided he was going to do something about it - and the podcast Reasonable Suspicion was born. And it's been a powerful voice ever since. Zeek has gained over 30,000 Twitter followers, put out a half dozen podcast...

Professional and effective communicators can immediately get your attention. How? By recognizing the situation and using a pattern interruption technique that will snap anyone back to reality. Oftentimes this will also diffuse a seemingly hostile or confrontational situation. Ravi Rajani is such a communicator, and he teaches people how to be more effective in their interactions, presentations and...

Detectives, CSIs and attorneys are not the only ones interested in how crimes are solved, DNA and the M-Vac system! As it turns out, engineers and other scientific disciplines are too! In this episode Jared was a guest on The Not So Scientific Method Podcast and talk about both criminal and genealogical DNA, the M-Vac system and how All Things Crime came to be. Definitely check out Jamie and Noree...

Sheryl "Mac" McCollum is a special person. Period. It takes minutes of being around her to know that. Why? Because she cares. She cares about the people she's with, she cares about what she's doing at the moment and fortunately for the crime solving world, she cares deeply about her profession and most importantly the victims of the crimes she investigates. All Things Crime is...

Sgt (Ret) Betsy Brantner Smith isn't just a 29 year law enforcement veteran. She's also a patriot, advocate and spokesperson for the National Police Association. And you'd better believe she's passionate about what's going on and where politics is forcing law enforcement. AND her story about the fingerprint powder on Fifi is one of the all time greats!! Want to know how to...

Born and raised in New York City, then spending 23 years as a cop, retired NYPD homicide detective Scott Wagner has endless experiences and stories he could share with All Things Crime! What's it like protecting Mayor Rudy Guliani? Walking around 80 floors up during the construction of the World Trade Center? Supplementing the Secret Service for President Bill Clinton? Find out these things a...

Dr Susanne Knabe-Nicol has worked in UK policing for over a decade in roles as varied as Police Community Support Officer for the Metropolitan Police, Regional Intelligence Analyst for the South-West forces, Major Crime Researcher, Investigator, and Change & Development Officer for Suffolk Constabulary, as well as Improvement & Evaluations Officer and then Improvement & Evaluations Coo...

For most of us, the title of defense attorney carries as negative a connotation as a door to door vacuum salesman. But in our criminal justice system, a robust defense of any defendant, guilty or not, is imperative for a fair and just society to exist. Lucas Hirsty is a public defender in San Diego, California, and strongly believes in ensuring his clients receive a fair trial. During our discussi...

Officer Deon Joseph is not just a 25 year law enforcement officer, he's also a homeless advocate, author and public speaker. He's spent untold hours helping drug addicts, homeless and marginalized citizens receive help, and taken time away from his family to speak to university age kids and professors, educating them on the realities of the street and policing. This episode is a fantasti...

Lt (Ret) Tammey Gray served 32 years with the same sheriff's department in South Florida - an impressive feat by itself, but she also served 8 years with the sex crimes unit, which almost puts her on a pedestal. Why? Because the sex crimes, especially against children, are so horrific very few detectives can handle more than a couple of years of it. In this All Things Crime episode we discuss...

There are "run of the mill" crimes that can be solved rather quickly and easily, such as a burglary where the suspect is caught in the act. Detectives love those kinds of cases. Then there are the cases that are not so simple and can drag on for years... Support the show All Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investig...

Contrary to many crime shows, the modern day Sherlock Holmes or Colombo superhero/crime solver does not exist. In reality, there is a team of investigators, support staff and vendors that all play a role in helping solve the cases. Arrowhead Forensics... Support the show All Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one...

Law Enforcement officers develop a myriad of skills ranging from discipline to interrogation to administrative organization. When they leave law enforcement these skills translate into valuable assets for civilian occupations and employers. Private... Support the show All Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one vi...

How do you go from studying fruit flies to forensic science? Greg Hampikian can tell us! Greg also covers his career path that has led him from Connecticut to Australia to Boise, Idaho and his current pursuits, which range from helping the wrongfully... Support the show All Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one...

Many major law enforcement agencies have their own crime lab, including a DNA lab. This is a major expense but the advantage is cases can get processed faster, the local agency has more control over what evidence is processed, and sometimes research can... Support the show All Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, o...

It's safe to say that by the time a CSI is ready to retire he/she has seen more than their fair share of horrible things, dealt with thousands of people who are having quite possibly the worst day of their lives, and spent countless hours pouring over... Support the show All Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation...

In the last decade forensic science has advanced more than in the previous century, enabling DNA analysts to generate profiles from evidence collections so small it would fit on the end of a pin. Not the head, the END. Sometimes only 8-10 cells is... Support the show All Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one vid...

True Crime Podcasts are becoming hugely popular, and two of the best out there are Lance Reenstierna and Tim Pilleri of Crawlspace and Missing Maura Murray. They are experts at interviewing, uncovering details of a story and drilling down into what... Support the show All Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one vi...