To close out our Doyle in December programming, we are asking you to venture into the world of a crime scene investigator (CSI) with this interactive(*) program that introduces you to the fascinating subject of forensic science. Subjects include:

Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory

Functions of Forensic Scientist

Blood*

DNA*

Fingerprints*

Gunshot residue

Footwear Impressions

Metal detector*

Crime Light*

Due to the nature of the subject matter, the program is recommended for individuals of high-school age and older.

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Paul Zambella was employed as a Forensic Scientist at the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory for 36 years. His functions in the laboratory included crime scene investigator, criminalist, drug analyst, serologist and toxicologist. He participated in more than 500 crime scene investigations, examined thousands of physical evidence items and testified in more than 350 criminal trials. Paul has taught courses in Forensic Science at Northeastern University, Salem State University and Hesser College. He has also lectured at Suffolk University and to various law enforcement institutions including the Massachusetts State Police Academy, the Northeast Regional Police Institute and the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association (MDAA).