John W. Hicks, BS, MPA

He is currently the Interim Director of the Northeast Regional Forensics Institute (NERFI) at the University at Albany, State University of New York providing education in forensics biology, chemistry, and computer science. Before his position at NERFI, he was the Director of the Office of Forensic Services at the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.  His previous appointments include Deputy Director of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, and Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Laboratory in Washington, DC.  He is a past member of the National DNA Advisory Board and the New York State Commission on Forensic Science.  He is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and an emeritus member of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors.  John received his B.S. in Chemistry from Arkansas State University and his M.P.A. (Public Administration) from the University of Southern California.

Currently, the NERFI is providing intense “DNA Academies” for newly hired DNA scientists.  The Institute also sponsors specialized technical training for forensic laboratory personnel.

Publications

Hicks, J.W., The Use and Development of DNA Databanks in Law Enforcement, 
Stored Tissue Samples; Ethical, Legal, and Public Policy Implications, University of Iowa Press, 1998

Weedn, V.W., Hicks, J.W., The Unrealized Potential of DNA Testing, Dec. 1997,
National Institute of Justice Journal 

Henry, B.E., Rogers, G.S., Mauterer, C., Dodd, D. K., and Hicks, J. W., Technical Evaluations of DNA Databanking Methods, 1997, Proceedings of the Eighth International Symposium on Human Identification

Hicks, J.W., Rogers, G. S., and Henry, B. E., 1996, The Alabama Convicted Offender Database,  Conference on the Human Genome Project, Tuskegee University, AL.

Hicks, J.W., DeForest, P.R., Baylor, V.M., 1996. Forensic Evidence Analysis and Crime Scene Investigation,  Proceedings of the International Society for Optical Engineering, 20-21 Nov. 1996, Boston, MA.

Hicks, J.W., 1995.  The Alabama DNA Database System, Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on Human Identification, Promega Corporation

Hicks, J.W., 1995.  "DNA in Forensic Investigations." Police Marksman Magazine, Vol. XX, No. 2, March/April 1995.

Hicks, J.W., 1991.  Understanding the DNA Proficiency Testing Act of 1991. Crime Laboratory Digest 18 (1): 3-8.

Hicks, J.W., 1989.  "DNA Analysis:  Law Enforcement's Connection from Living Cell to Jail Cell." The National Sheriff 41 (2):34-35.

Hicks, J.W., 1989.  "DNA Typing: A Unique Weapon Against Crime." The Scientist 3 (2):12

Hicks, J.W., 1989.  DNA Technology and Forensic Science.  Cold Spring Harbor, NY:  Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.  209-212.

Hicks, J.W., 1989.  Summary of the International Symposium on the Forensic Aspects of DNA Analysis.  In Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Forensic Aspects of DNA Analysis, pp. 201-206.  Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office.

Hicks, J.W., 1988.  "DNA Profiling:  A Tool for Law Enforcement."  FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin  57 (8): 1-5.
 
Hicks, J. W., 1985.  Forensic Science, A Strategy for Growth.@  SN - ASTM
Standardization News 13 (3): 27-29.

Hicks, J.W., 1984.  "Forensic Science in Fact and Fiction."  Chemical and Engineering News  62 (12):  97,99.

Hicks, J.W., 1977.  Microscopy of Hair:  A Practical Guide and Manual. 
Washington, DC: Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Hicks, J. W., 1975.  Wood as Evidence.  FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin 44 (10): 5-7.