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Extending the Expiratory Date on Prone-Restraint Cardiac Arrest

Category: Press Article Publication: Blue Line Magazine, January/February 2025. Author: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin Summary: In our previous BLUE LINE article entitled Prone Restraint and Positional Asphyxia in Custody Deaths, GTD Scientific…

Footprint for Avoiding Injury

Category: Press Article Publication: Paralegal Press, Fall/Winter 2024. Author: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin. Summary: The ASTM International test for impact worthiness of safety boots involves measuring the amount of deformation of a modeling…

Design for a Repeatable Cost Effective Bullet Recovery Device

Category: Scientific Publication Publication: AFTE Journal, Winter/Spring 2024 Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Marc-André Nolette, Michael Haag Summary: The deformation of a projectile during ballistic interaction with material prior…

Method to Investigate Contusion Mechanics in Living Humans

Category: Scientific Publication Publication: Journal of Forensic Biomechanics, January 2011 Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Gail S. Anderson Summary: The method utilizes equipment designed to determine variables, which influence bruising…

1+1>2: Simulating Occupant Dynamics in a Vehicle Crash

Category: Press Article Publication: Paralegal Press, Summer 2024 Author: Geoffrey Desmoulin Summary: Vehicle collision simulation software is commonly used to reconstruct the collision scene and define vehicle dynamics. However, it…

SynTissue® as a Surrogate Material for the Human Scalp

Category: Publication Publication: Forensic Science International: Reports 10 (2024) 100373 Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Marc-André Nolette, Theodore E. Milner Summary: Synthetic skin produced by SynDaver®, currently used primarily…

Prone Restraint and Positional Asphyxia in Custody Deaths

Category: Press Article Publication: Blue Line Magazine, May/June 2024 Author: Geoffrey Desmoulin Summary: Custody deaths of individuals restrained in the prone position are under increased scrutiny. Unlike the George Floyd case, where…

Defense Witness Suggests Suicide in Former ISP Trooper’s Wife’s Death

Category: Press Publication: KHQ Now Author: Hayley Guenthner Summary:  A concise article covering the Daniel Howard murder trial, highlighting Dr. Desmoulin's expert testimony. READ THE FULL PUBLICATION 

Peak Penetration Force during Stabbing of Chest Wall with a Ceremonial Sword

Category: Publication Publication: Current Forensic Science Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Marc-André Nolette, Theodore E. Milner Summary: Fatal stab wounds, often targeting the chest, involve knives with varying forces for penetration.…

Preventative Measures to Reduce Incidence of Handcuff Neuropathy

Category: Publication Publication: Journal of Forensic Biomechanics, Vol. 14 Iss. 6 No: 1000464 Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Marc-André Nolette, Theodore E. Milner Summary: Neuropathy due to prolonged restraint in handcuffs remains…

Workflow for Accurate Injury Reconstruction in Forensic Investigations

Category: Publication Publication: International Journal of Forensic Engineering and Management, Vol. 1, No. 3, 2023 Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Theodore E. Milner Summary: A forensic injury reconstruction workflow involves four…

The Dangers of After-Market Police Accessories: How Can You Avoid Them?

Category: Press Article Publication: Force Science News, Nov. 9, 2023. Author: Geoffrey Desmoulin Summary: A recent officer-involved shooting highlighted the risks of using untested aftermarket products. In this incident, an officer's…

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