# The Science Detective

Demystifying forensic science through simple insights and case studies; tailored for legal and law enforcement professionals seeking to understand the science behind the evidence.

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## [The Cancerous Cost of Compromise in Public Safety](https://thesciencedetective.substack.com/p/the-cancerous-cost-of-compromise)

_2025-05-16 · Zack Kowalske_

Leadership, Standards, and the Hidden Erosion of Agencies

## [Who Shot First?](https://thesciencedetective.substack.com/p/who-shot-first)

_2025-03-30 · Zack Kowalske_

A Forensic Examination of Star Wars’ Most Controversial Shooting

## [Dare to Disrupt](https://thesciencedetective.substack.com/p/dare-to-disrupt)

_2025-03-10 · Zack Kowalske_

A Rallying Cry for Academic Rebels in Forensic Science

## [Curiosity and Leadership in Public Safety:](https://thesciencedetective.substack.com/p/curiosity-and-leadership-in-public)

_2025-02-24 · Zack Kowalske_

The Key to Critical Thinking and Innovation

## [In the Line of Duty](https://thesciencedetective.substack.com/p/in-the-line-of-duty)

_2025-02-12 · Zack Kowalske_

Trauma and Resilience in Law Enforcement

## [Split-Second Decisions](https://thesciencedetective.substack.com/p/split-second-decisions)

_2025-01-29 · Zack Kowalske_

Understanding Use-of-Force Dynamics in OIS Cases

## [Pardons, Terrorists, and a State of Emergency](https://thesciencedetective.substack.com/p/pardons-terrorists-and-a-state-of)

_2025-01-23 · Zack Kowalske_

A Critical Look at Trump’s Early Orders and the Future of Policing

## [Scorched Budgets](https://thesciencedetective.substack.com/p/scorched-budgets)

_2025-01-09 · Zack Kowalske_

How California’s Fire Crisis is Exposing Public Safety Shortfalls

## [New Year, New Resolve](https://thesciencedetective.substack.com/p/new-year-new-resolve)

_2025-01-01 · Zack Kowalske_

Protecting Communities with Vision and Vigilance

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_2025-01-01 · **Sponsored**_

Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach

## [Decoding the Details](https://thesciencedetective.substack.com/p/decoding-the-details)

_2024-12-26 · Zack Kowalske_

AI’s Emerging Role in Modern Fingerprint Identification