Center Hosts Forensic Invitational
On a crisp spring morning, 17 U.S. Army forensic science technicians closely studied seven crime scenes deep in the forest in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Continue reading Center Hosts Forensic Invitational
Tag: Law Enforcement
Increasing Incidents
With the majority of drug overdose deaths attributed to opioids, UT Law Enforcement Innovation Center partnered with BlueCross Blue Shield of Tennessee Health Foundation to do something about it. Continue reading Increasing Incidents
Tennessee Foreign Language Institute Joins UT
Under this new arrangement, the center will tailor its mission to providing language services to state and local government entities in support of industrial recruitment and economic development. Continue reading Tennessee Foreign Language Institute Joins UT
Hands On
Law enforcement’s forensic training heads to the woods. Continue reading Hands On
LEIC Trains Campus Investigators
In 2016, Tennessee legislators approached the LEIC to expand their training on investigating domestic violence and sexual assault to help campus investigators. Continue reading LEIC Trains Campus Investigators
Virtual Danger
Inside the Law Enforcement Innovation Center’s simulation of confrontation.
Continue reading Virtual Danger
Stop Domestic Violence
The UT Law Enforcement Innovation Center provided domestic violence and sexual assault training throughout the state. Continue reading Stop Domestic Violence
New Vice President Leading UT Institute for Public Service
Longtime UT Extension executive Herb Byrd III became UT system vice president for public service, leading the statewide Institute for Public Service, on Jan. 1. Continue reading New Vice President Leading UT Institute for Public Service
Training New Legislators
The new Tennessee Legislative Leaders Academy program offers leadership trainings throughout the year for newly elected state legislators. Continue reading Training New Legislators
Twenty Years to Life
It took two botched police lineups, several erroneous witness statements and no physical evidence to lock up 14-year-old Anthony Williams for life in the shooting of a fellow teen he did not know. Twenty years later, a University of Tennessee at Chattanooga psychology professor helped unravel the case and set Williams free. Continue reading Twenty Years to Life
The People’s Experts
Twenty-four law enforcement officers wearing khaki pants and navy shirts are busy measuring, taking notes and poking yellow rods into various objects like car seats, windows, concrete, clothing and walls. Continue reading The People’s Experts
Safe Place
UT Martin tops safest campus ratings. Continue reading Safe Place
Seeking the Truth in Blood Trails
Paulette Sutton’s bloodstain analyses can mean life or death Continue reading Seeking the Truth in Blood Trails
He Holds the Key
Tony Parker locks up prisoners at Northwest Correctional Complex, but sending them out to productive lives is more rewarding. Continue reading He Holds the Key
Roadside Savior
Seizing opportunities is nothing new for William Mackall, the UT Martin Hall of Fame football player and undercover police officer. Continue reading Roadside Savior
Fuels, Funds, and a Solved Mystery
UT is a leader in the development of alternative fuels, and Dr. Bill Bass has solved the mystery of “The Big Bopper.” Continue reading Fuels, Funds, and a Solved Mystery
Meet the National Professor of the Year
Being national professor of the year is a momentous honor. But for Donna Boyd, the award has added significance. Continue reading Meet the National Professor of the Year
FBI Has It All
He may not be able to tell you if the X-Files really exist, but Trey Halterman has a lot of stories from his years as an FBI special agent. Continue reading FBI Has It All
Down on the Border
Tracking a group of 200 illegal aliens in the remote Sonoran Desert is a typical day’s work for U.S. Border Patrol agent Chris Frazier. Continue reading Down on the Border
Worth the Reward
Nan Schumaker’s accomplishments include graduating from the FBI Academy, leading investigations, and contributing to a national championship. Continue reading Worth the Reward
Inside the CIA
T. J. Waters took a proactive approach to expressing his patriotism. He was selected by the C.I.A. to join the first post-9/11 spy class. Continue reading Inside the CIA
Butterflies, the Big Bopper, and Other News
A book about butterflies, solving the mystery of The Big Bopper’s death, a fat camp for pets, and other stories. Continue reading Butterflies, the Big Bopper, and Other News
To Protect and Serve
Jim Hammond is hopeful that the hundreds of cadets he has trained to be Iraqi police officers will make a difference. Continue reading To Protect and Serve
UT’s Public Service Connection
The UT Institute for Public Service puts the knowledge of UT faculty and consultants to use solving real-world problems. Continue reading UT’s Public Service Connection