Fox Valley Science Society | Forensics vs. Fiction: The Truth Behind the CSI Effect

Name: Fox Valley Science Society | Forensics vs. Fiction: The Truth Behind the CSI Effect
Start: 2025-10-01T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 501 N. Richmond St. , Appleton, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54911

Schedule

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

501 N. Richmond St. , Appleton, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54911 | Appleton, WI

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.