Forensic science plays a crucial role in solving crimes, but thanks to shows like CSI and NCIS, the public often has an exaggerated idea of what it can really do. In this talk, we’ll explore how forensic techniques are actually used in investigations, what limitations they face, and how the so-called “CSI Effect” has influenced juries, trials, and the justice system as a whole.”
Speaker Bio:
Kali Draeger is an Evidence Specialist at the Grand Chute Police Department. Her role is to maintain all physical and digital evidence collected by the department, as well as respond to and process crime scenes that occur within Grand Chute. Kali is a Certified Property & Evidence Specialist through the IAPE (International Association for Property & Evidence) and a Certified Crime Scene Analyst through the IAI (International Association for Identification). She also serves on the Board of Directors for the WAI (Wisconsin Association for Identification) and is an adjunct instructor for Fox Valley Technical College’s Forensic Science program.
🎟️ Admission is $5 per person.
🪪 Tardigrade’s Bookshelf Members get complimentary entry to all Fox Valley Science Society events.
☕ Drinks are available, and the bookstore will be open before and after the presentation – come browse, sip, and settle in.
Forensic science plays a crucial role in solving crimes, but thanks to shows like CSI and NCIS, the public often has an exaggerated idea of what it can really do. In this talk, we’ll explore how forensic techniques are actually used in investigations, what limitations they face, and how the so-called “CSI Effect” has influenced juries, trials, and the justice system as a whole.”
Speaker Bio:
Kali Draeger is an Evidence Specialist at the Grand Chute Police Department. Her role is to maintain all physical and digital evidence collected by the department, as well as respond to and process crime scenes that occur within Grand Chute. Kali is a Certified Property & Evidence Specialist through the IAPE (International Association for Property & Evidence) and a Certified Crime Scene Analyst through the IAI (International Association for Identification). She also serves on the Board of Directors for the WAI (Wisconsin Association for Identification) and is an adjunct instructor for Fox Valley Technical College’s Forensic Science program.
🎟️ Admission is $5 per person.
🪪 Tardigrade’s Bookshelf Members get complimentary entry to all Fox Valley Science Society events.
☕ Drinks are available, and the bookstore will be open before and after the presentation – come browse, sip, and settle in.
🕕 The presentation starts at 6pm, but feel free to stop in early, grab your drink, and get settled.
🍸 Heads up on drinks: Our liquor license is pending until the VFW building renovation wraps up and our paperwork meanders through the system, so beer and wine availability depends on the current progress. In the meantime, enjoy our fabulous mocktails while we wait to pour beer and wine legally. Thanks for bearing with us during this final stretch to full opening.
