Executive coach John Collins records this first episode of the Crime Lab Coach Cast from the 32nd ISHI in Orlando, Florida.

In this week's episode, John Collins shares a question from a workshop participant.

John Collins shares news and announcements from the forensic laboratory sciences and offers his views on the importance of interagency collaboration in ensuring public safety.

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The FBI has released its 2020 Annual Uniform Crime Report, showing a spike in murders that will continue impact forensic science laboratories for the foreseeable future.

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With more news and events in forensic science, John discusses the specialization of expertise and some of the adverse effects it can have on laboratories and their scientists.

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Recorded on October 18, 2021.  John Collins discusses two news stories on expert witnessing and calls for more critical thinking in forensic science.

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People are at their best when they are 100% committed to what they're doing.  John shares his own experience of struggling to stay focused on a core set of responsibilities and explains why it was worth it.

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In this week's episode, John discusses ASCLD's recent move to increase dues and why many forensic science organizations are under-pricing their value.

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