The Rap Sheet on Restraints

Category: Press Article Publication: BCPA Paralegal Press, Winter 2022, Vol. 52, Issue 3. Authors: Olivia Hetland, Theodore E. Milner, Geoffrey T. Desmoulin. Summary: Handcuffs and other restraints are used to ensure the safety of…

One Test is Worth a Thousand Expert Opinions

Category: Press Article Publication: BCPA Paralegal Press, Fall 2021, Volume 52, Issue 2 Summary:  In many violent encounters, witness testimonies are often incomplete, inaccurate or potentially biased; leaving experts to…

Process for Accurate Injury Reconstruction in Forensic Investigations

Category: Press Article Publication: The Verdict, Issue 169, Summer 2021 Summary:  Forensic analysis that attempts to determine the cause of injury must frequently be performed with incomplete data. Consequently, a well-defined…

Finding the Truth: Science of Violence

Category: Press Article Publication: BCPA Paralegal Press, Spring 2021 Summary:  GTD Scientific Inc. has developed a unique skill set to investigate violent encounters. Dr. Desmoulin has refined the process with his team…

Puncturing a Castle Defense

Category: Press Article Publication: Force Science Institute, Force Science News, December 30, 2020 Summary: Cold case homicide investigations are challenging. A case was brought to GTD Scientific with a claim of self-defence…

GTD Scientific Featured in the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s November 2020 Expert Witness Magazine

Category: Press Article Publication: Los Angeles County Bar Association's November 2020 Expert Witness "GTD Scientific Inc. has served as an expert witness in multiple California courts and has provided successful testimonies…

Proving (or Disproving) Use-of-Force Narratives

Category: Press Article Publication: BCPA Spring 2020 "When police officers lawfully respond to deadly threats, their money, reputation, and freedom still hinge on whether society believes their version of events. Dr. Geoffrey Desmoulin,…

Magnitude and Duration: How Science Measures Use of Force from BodyCam Video

Category: Press Article Publication: Force Science Institute "Editor’s Note: Knowing how hard an officer hit somebody with a baton and for how long can be critical questions in a use of force case. Join Dr. Geoffrey Desmoulin,…

Computer Simulations and Use of Force Investigations

Category: Press Article Publication: Force Science Institute "Editor’s Note: When officers lawfully respond to deadly threats, their money, reputation, and freedom still hinge on whether society believes their version of…

GTD Scientific helps the Doctors Investigate: Are You a Dangerous Driver?

Senior investigative reporter Leslie Marcus hits the busy roads of Los Angeles with our very own forensic scientist Dr. Geoff Desmoulin to find out why people are a danger on the road. Watch the full video below. https://www.youtube.com/…

The Science Behind The Service

Category: Publication Publication: BC Soldier Magazine, Fall 2017, Edition 18 BC Soldier Magazine recently published some work speaking on GTD Scientific. The published piece talks about the goals that GTD aims to accomplish, as well as…