Category Archives: General

Just what are we celebrating, anyway?

The United States of America is celebrating her birthday again, a party that usually lasts a week and includes picnics, parades, fireworks, and patriotic music.  It would be unusual for anyone in the USA to be unaware of this date, … Continue reading

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Smithsonian Channel Takes On Forensics

A new series, Forensic Firsts, on forensic techniques has begun on the Smithsonian Channel, exploring the methods commonly used in contemporary criminal investigation.  From DNA profiling to ballistics to entomology, science is playing a larger role in convicting criminals.  This 6-part series is … Continue reading

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Honoring the Fallen

Traditions.  Somehow doing the familiar helps us cope with the painful parts of life.  I was reminded of one of these traditions today.  In our part of the US, it is customary to pull over as a funeral procession passes.  … Continue reading

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In Honor and Memory of Peace Officers

Peace Officers Memorial Day is May 15th, and TRITECHFORENSICS would like to take a moment to remember those men and women who gave their lives in the line of duty.  In 2011, there were 166 duty-related deaths, and thus far in … Continue reading

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Listen to Behind The Yellow Tape

Our unique Infant/Child Death Investigation Kit, our exclusive latent print lifter, the Swift Lift, and other products were highlighted on Joey Ortega’s Blog Talk Radio this past Friday.  The show included interviews with Lisa Busjahn, CCSA, and Lisa Mayhew, Child Death Scene Investigator/Trainer … Continue reading

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Lisa Mayhew and Lisa Busjahn on Behind The Yellow Tape

Catch the Behind The Yellow Tape BlogTalkRadio show this evening to hear an interview with Lisa Mayhew and our own Lisa Busjahn, CCSA.     As a Child Death Scene Investigator/Trainer with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in North Carolina, Lisa … Continue reading

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Behind The Yellow Tape and Free Swag

Don’t miss TTF on Joey Ortega’s next Behind The Yellow Tape radio show, airing Friday nights at 7:00 pm PST.  He’ll be passing out some Tritech products, and we’re sure you will enjoy his show.  Past guests have included Dr. … Continue reading

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Amber’s Legacy

Friday marked the 16th anniversary of the Amber Alert system, a joint effort by law enforcement, media, and transportation agencies to notify a community when a child is missing and in danger.  The goal is to get as many people involved … Continue reading

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Pearl Harbor Remembered

Seventy years ago today, Japan attacked the United States, sending hundreds of planes to bomb the naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.  The early morning attack took the lives of over 2000 Americans while another 1000 were wounded.  Eight battleships, … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks

An informal survey here at Tritech reveals what is probably true for everyone celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow. First among the things we are all thankful for are our family and friends, followed closely by faith, jobs, freedom, great weather (we are … Continue reading

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