Forensic entomology

Crime scene investigation is a vocation that is slowly becoming more popular. Forensic science is a career that has been becoming more known thanks to shows like Dexter, CSI, Law and Order, and many others. However, although these shows are very entertaining, they are very dramatized. Forensic science in reality is much different from television shows. It is much more complicated than portrayed. Crime scene investigation is a vocation that should be pursued by a person who enjoys a challenging…

Fire investigation is a part of every fire. Something not often thought about, rather something that just happens. Whether or not criminal activity is involved is a very significant detail to not only homeowners or business owners, but to the insurance companies. For an owners peace of mind you always want to know who or what the cause of a fire is, and often enough it is the homeowner or business owner himself who is guilty. Going about an investigative search the lawful way often requires…

In recent years, television shows such as CSI and NCIS have placed science in the spotlight, frequently depicting forensic science as some type of futuristic magic, unravelling crimes within an hour and without error. Of course, these shows are only fiction. One forensic scientist estimated that “40% of the science on CSI does not exist, and most of the rest is performed in ways that crime lab personnel can only dream about” (Winter & York, 2011). With more than 90 million people watching…

Blood is an important piece of evidence at a crime scene. Blood is used for both DNA evidence and blood typing but blood spatter is just as useful. The diameter of blood drops is used to determine the height from which the blood drops fell and the blood drops shape can be used to determine the angle the blood was dropped at. Blood drops can also be used to determine the cause of death at a crime scene and blood drops can even be used to determine the medium that caused the death at the crime…

Windows registry is an excellent data source for digital forensic analysis because it is one of the quickest and most efficient uses of the forensic investigators time to decide whether a particular computer is of value to an investigation (especially in cases where multiple unknown computers are of interest). It can contain very rich data about an investigation without too much research and troubleshooting. The Windows registry two main task for the operating system; it stores all the setting…

From the seminar “Profiling and Investigative Psychology,” I have discovered that criminal profiling has similarities to brand and market segmentation which can be applied to improving my organizational performance. In my current employment, I am responsible for developing cooking appliances that resonate with different groups of people. Psychology is a science that is unprecise, being an art more than a science (H. Tato, personal communication, July 9, 2016). Dr. Tato explained that…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has a group of experts that study the characteristics and traits of offenders. Criminal profiling also known as criminal investigative analysis (CIA) is an investigative process that examines the offender’s crime to identify major personalities and behavioral characteristics (Turvey, 2011). Although these investigators are specialists and have numerous training to become subject matter experts, the opinions can differ depending on the profiler. There have…

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…