Josh Heinz recently joined the Nichols Forensic Science Consulting Academy staff, bringing his experience and expertise in firearm and toolmark examination to the training team. Working alongside other Academy instructors, Josh helps guide trainees through the comparison modules, providing instruction, feedback, and practical insight as they develop their examination and comparison skills. His addition to the team further strengthens the Academy's ability to provide individualized guidance and mentorship to its growing number of trainees.
Josh began his forensics career in 2017 after graduating University with a B.S. in Chemistry and a B.S. in Criminal Justice. He initially worked in the Chemistry section of the Utah State Crime Lab before transferring and beginning his training in firearm and toolmark examination in 2018. Josh graduated from the ATF National Firearm Examiner Academy in 2019. Josh is a member of the Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners. He is also currently the Technical Leader for the Firearm and Toolmark section at his laboratory. Josh enjoys teaching and ensuring that future firearm and toolmark examiners will be well equipped to be effective examiners and courtroom expert witnesses. Josh believes strongly in the material and learning atmosphere that this training program provides.
