How crime scene investigation has evolved is the topic of the next installment of ESU’s Master of Science in Forensic Science 2025-26 seminar series.
Cody Goforth of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation will present “From Prints to Pixels: The Transformation of Crime Scene Investigation” at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, in Science Hall 72 on the Emporia State University campus.
The seminar is free and open to the public. Parental discretion is advised.
Goforth serves as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Crime Scene Response Team for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. With a distinguished career in law enforcement spanning over two decades, ASAC Goforth brings a wealth of field experience and specialized forensic expertise to the forefront of Kansas's premier investigative agency.
Goforth began his journey in public safety in 1999, dedicating the first half of his career to serving at the county level. His commitment to the community and his peers led to his election as the Sheriff of Rice County, Kansas, where he oversaw comprehensive agency operations and public safety initiatives.
In 2015, Goforth transitioned to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. During his tenure with the Bureau, he has been instrumental in highstakes investigations, initially serving within the Child Victim Unit and later handling a diverse portfolio of general criminal investigations before ascending to his current leadership role in crime scene operations.
Goforth is a graduate of the 43rd Session of the National Forensic Academy. His mastery of the craft has allowed him to transition from student to educator; he currently serves as an instructor for both the NFA and the University of Tennessee with their Law Enforcement Innovation Center.