Computational forensics

Profiling for Law Enforcement Seeing and predicting the future is something that has always been intriguing for human beings. Many people admire Sherlock Holmes for his uncanny ability to solve crimes with an almost all knowing, future seeing, and super-human ability. While Sherlock Holmes may be a fictional character, the principles of applying the process of elimination to scenarios are very real indeed. Profiling is a word that brings controversy in today’s society, but it can be used very…

Science Fair Rough Draft 12-13-16 Seventh Grade Science Period 5 Fingerprints Your name is your identity. It gives you access to your bank account, social security number, and gives everyone else a way to know you, even in a crowd of people! In the same way that your name gives you a way to be recognized, fingerprints can provide a clue to your identity. They are crucial to understanding your genetics. The little lines reveal hints to your genes, and even can let you glimpse your DNA! It seems…

I have always been intrigued and fascinated by television shows where forensic and genetic analysis is used to help solve crimes and aid in other legal situations. After receiving my biology degree, I decided I wanted to seriously consider a career in the forensic science field. I have reviewed forensic scientist positions at various job sites and realize that I must continue my education to pursue the types of jobs that appeal to me. I am interested in helping local law enforcement solve crimes…

This paper will analyze the DC Mansion fire/murders that occurred on May 14, 2015. According to policer reports, a Washington, D. C., couple, their son and housekeeper were discovered dead after their house went up in flames (NBC Washington, 2015). Days later they were able to capture the primary suspect involved in the quadruple murders. In this paper I will be examining what happened before, during, and after the tragedy of the Savopoulos family and their housekeeper. Additionally, I will be…

Illustrate the differences between digital forensics and network forensics. Digital forensic:  Digital forensic is a branch of forensic science and it talks about the recovery and investigation report found in the digital devices.  Digital forensics is about the "preservation, identification, extraction, documentation and interpretation of computer data"  In order to accomplish these goals, there are well-defined procedures, also derived from law enforcement, for acquiring and analyzing the…

Forensic Analysis: Art or Science? Forensic analysis (often referred to as forensic science) is the application of science to legal matters and crime solving chemistry. There are many issues regarding this “science,” such as whether it is a “science” at all. Forensic analysis is more of an art than a science. There are many scientific methods and procedures involved with forensic analysis, but with the somewhat large possibility of human error affecting the results, and considering the…

Today I want to talk to you all about the CSI Effect. I will: • Give you a definition of CSI effect and describe what sort of scientific evidence jurors assume to see. • Describe whether the CSI effect is narrowed to people who exactly look at forensic shows. • Describe whether the District Attorney should be granted permission to ask possible jurors about their TV habits. • Consider if cases without scientific evidence are questioned more brutally by jurors. Explain if this could…

shed. Blood spatter analysis is often used as a criminal investigative tool used by criminal investigators, such as the police and the government. Blood spatter was discovered and used in the late 1890s, however it was not known as a highly valuable forensic tool until the late 20th century. The topic of blood spatter analysis is important for a variety of reasons, but the most pertinent one is that it helps close criminal cases. This topic is important because it helps determine how easily…

can all distort the way things seem in reality. Television is the most influential of all of these and that is especially true when it comes to the world of forensic science. There are so many shows on television, whether they are reality or scripted that cover this particular genre such as Crime Scene Investigation, Law and Order, Forensic Files, and NCIS just to name a few. All of these shows believe it or not, have had a negative effect on many aspects of the criminal justice system. So many…

Forensic dramas have been drawing in millions of viewers every night by mixing drama, murder, and sometimes romance and comedy. Television shows such as the CSI series, Law and Order, Bones, NCIS, and Castle allow viewers to be immersed into crime, and feel as though they are a part of solving a burglary, rape, or murder. However, over the years, these programs have come together to form what criminal justice professionals are calling the “CSI Effect”. According to an article written by…