Skip to content
  • HOME
  • START HERE
    • About Gap Science
    • What’s The Vault?
    • Download a Free Resource
    • Join Our Private Community
  • TRAINING
    • 🔓 The Vault
    • Upcoming Schedule
    • Self-Paced Courses
  • RESOURCES
    • Virtual Mock Scenes
      • For Law Enforcement
      • For Schools
    • Processing Guides
    • Flowcharts & Lab Tools
    • Free Resources
  • BLOG
  • SHOP
  • LOGIN
  • HOME
  • START HERE
    • About Gap Science
    • What’s The Vault?
    • Download a Free Resource
    • Join Our Private Community
  • TRAINING
    • 🔓 The Vault
    • Upcoming Schedule
    • Self-Paced Courses
  • RESOURCES
    • Virtual Mock Scenes
      • For Law Enforcement
      • For Schools
    • Processing Guides
    • Flowcharts & Lab Tools
    • Free Resources
  • BLOG
  • SHOP
  • LOGIN

Forensic Supervision

Forensic professional in PPE appearing overwhelmed, representing the impact of casework on mental health in forensic units
Forensic Supervision

Who’s Checking on Your Forensic Team? The Impact of Casework No One Is Tracking

Ashley and Erin, co-owners of Gap Science, discuss strategies for improving forensic employee retention while searching on a phone, with a search bar displaying 'how to improve forensic employee retention' above.
Forensic Supervision

Improve Forensic Employee Retention with Mentorship and Professional Development

A person climbing a ladder towards career milestones in a forensic unit step plan, with icons representing certification, graduation, gears, and pay raise at the top.
Forensic Supervision

Forensic Unit Step Plan: Why It Matters & How to Get Started

A forensic professional in a business suit smiling as money rains down in a laboratory, symbolizing a successful budget justification for forensic unit needs.
Forensic Supervision

How to Write a Budget Justification for Your Forensic Unit Using Hard Data

Forensic Supervision

From Paper to Pixels: The Digital Transformation of Crime Scene Documentation

Forensic Supervision

Creating Budget Buy-In for Forensic Units: How Supervisors Gain Support for Their Financial Vision

Forensic Supervision

Collaboration Is Critical: Break Silos in Forensic Investigations

Forensic Supervision

Strategies for Identifying Top Talent in Forensic Units

Forensic Supervision

Secure Evidence Destruction for Beginners

Forensic Supervision

Tracking Stats for Forensic Supervisors: Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Them

Forensic Supervision

One Thing Seriously Impacting the Workflow of Your Forensic Unit 

Forensic Supervision

When Sass Costs You Credibility: Forensic Supervisor Communication Tips

Load More Posts

Join 4k+ weekly readers

Get first dibs on trainings, new product drops, and unfiltered insights from the forensic field.

YAY!

You're officially a Gap Science Insider!

Pssstttt.... be sure to check your spam folder

By signing up, you’ll get exclusive access to early training announcements, resource launches, and expert insights from Gap Science. Unsubscribe anytime. By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Facebook-f Instagram Linkedin Tiktok Youtube Pinterest

Navigate

  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • Freebies
  • Upcoming Training
  • Self-Paced Courses
  • Resources

Students

  • Student Login
  • Join the Private Community
  • Need Help?

Back to Top

Join Our Private Community

You're Invited!
A little preparation can turn a few days away from A little preparation can turn a few days away from the office into ideas you actually implement, relationships that last for years, and opportunities you never expected.

If you're heading to a conference this year, we've put together 9 simple ways to prepare so you can make every minute count.

👉 Read the full blog at gapscience.com

#Forensics #CrimeScene #ForensicScience #CrimeSceneInvestigation  #ForensicInvestigator #ForensicSupervisor  #ConferenceSeason
Every time we attend a conference, we follow almos Every time we attend a conference, we follow almost the same routine.

A few weeks beforehand, we...
✅ Sit down and look through the schedule.
✅ Highlight sessions we don't want to miss.
✅ Look up exhibitors we want to visit.
✅ Make a list of people we'd love to introduce ourselves to.

Then we intentionally leave open blocks on our calendar.

Why?

Because the best conversations are rarely scheduled! 

They're the ones that happen when someone says, "Mind if I sit here?" during lunch. That's where ideas get shared and partnerships start.

Conferences can feel overwhelming, especially if it's your first one. But having a simple plan makes a huge difference.

We put together the same advice we give ourselves before every event on our blog.

Go give it a read before you pack your bags: https://gapscience.com/9-ways-to-prepare-for-a-scientific-conference/
Heading to a forensic conference this year? Our b Heading to a forensic conference this year?

Our blog walks through 9 simple ways to prepare before you leave home so you can get more value from every session, conversation, and networking opportunity.

Read the full blog on our website: https://gapscience.com/9-ways-to-prepare-for-a-scientific-conference/
Comment PLAN if you’re already thinking "we should Comment PLAN if you’re already thinking "we should probably do something for National Forensic Science Week... I just don't know what yet...”

We made a lil’ something for you!⁠
⁠
This entirely FREE 5-Day NFSW Planning Challenge is designed to help forensic professionals build a simple, realistic plan for National Forensic Science Week...without the overwhelm or last-minute scramble.⁠
⁠
🔍 Here’s what we’ll do together:⁠

• DAY 1: Choose your focus for National Forensic Science Week

• DAY 2: Get key people involved early (so your ideas have support when you need it)

• DAY 3: Plan how you'll recognize your team (awards, spotlights, appreciation ideas, and more)

• DAY 4: Choose a realistic celebration activity (something that fits your staffing, budget, and operational needs)

• DAY 5: Build your week-at-a-glance plan (so everything is organized and ready to go)

By the end, you'll have a practical plan you can actually use.

👉 Comment PLAN below and we'll send it your way. 💌
📣 Calling all swifties!! For every era of your fo 📣 Calling all swifties!!

For every era of your forensic career, we’ve got merch for that! Shop now at gapsciencemerch.com

And if you’re excited to hear Taylor’s new song, drop a ☁️ in the comments!
As Mental Health Awareness Month starts wrapping u As Mental Health Awareness Month starts wrapping up, we want your feedback.

This month we covered:

✔️ trauma exposure
✔️ cumulative stress
✔️ burnout culture
✔️ work/life balance
✔️ unhealthy coping mechanisms
✔️ career transitions
✔️ retirement and identity loss

But we know there’s still more to talk about!

So tell us:

What topics do you want us to dive deeper into?

What do you wish more people talked about in this field?

Because one thing this month reinforced for us is that mental health conversations in forensics cannot stop at surface-level awareness.

We want to keep creating content that actually reflects the reality of this profession!!

Drop your thoughts below 👇

© 2025 Gap Science LLC. All rights reserved

  • terms and conditions
  • privacy policy
  • cookie policy
  • contact