Forensic Science Roadshow at Dover Public Library

posted on 2/7/2024

True crime lovers will not want to miss this event.

Join Dover Public Library on Monday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. for a “Forensic Science Roadshow” with Paul Zambella, a former forensic scientist at the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory.

Venture into the world of CSI with this interactive program that introduces the fascinating subject of forensic science. Topics to be explored include the Massachusetts State Police crime lab, functions of a forensic scientist, blood, DNA, fingerprints, gunshot residue, footwear impressions, metal detectors and crime lights.

To add mystery to the program, there is audience participation to identify a “suspect.” Due to the nature of the subject matter, the program is recommended for people high school age or older. If the weather is poor, the event will be rescheduled to Wednesday, Feb. 28. Rescheduling decisions will be shared on the library’s Facebook (@DoverPLNH) and Instagram (@DoverPublicLibrary) pages.

Zambella was employed as a forensic scientist at the Massachusetts State Police crime lab for 36 years. His functions in the lab included crime scene investigator, criminalist, drug analyst, serologist and toxicologist. He participated in more than 500 crime scene investigations, examined thousands of pieces of physical evidence and testified at more than 350 criminal trials. Zambella has taught forensic science courses at Northeastern University, Salem State University and Hesser College. He also has 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.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit the library’s website at library.dover.nh.gov or call 603-516-6050. Library hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.