Forensic psychology

Introduction: After further investigation of the crime scene, large glass pieces were found on the floor of the utility closet which appeared to come from the lower part of the window in the same room. The glass appears to have been broken from the outside, but there is know for sure without further investigation. The evidence can be found by identifying the type of glass and then reconstructing the glass window so that the radial fracture can be examined to determine the point of original…

transfer the imprint to a medium that can be sent to a laboratory. While taking pictures, we should the flash and hold it at an angle for side-lighting. Once the imprint was lifted or casted, we would put the evidence in a paper back and ship it to a forensics lab which would help determine the brand of the shoe and the size of the shoe. Shoe-prints must be properly documented, collected and preserved in order to maintain the integrity of the evidence. Impression evidence can be easily damaged,…

case study, it is my duty to evaluate and explain the events that have taken place and that have happened. My role will be of a forensic technician and gathered will be the summary of the event, and what steps I would take in recording and processing the scene. An arsenic scene will be unveiled and details will be discussed as if the reports were recorded from a forensic technician. This case also includes homicide. The charges that are suspected will suggest how it should be processed and what…

The location and condition of firearms and evidence at a crime scene should be diagramed and photographed before recovering and securing. Although physical evidence is important, safety must be the first concern. Each situation should be assessed before deciding to unload an evidence firearm. If the weapon is a type that can be safely transported in a loaded condition, this can be done. However, depending on the circumstances it may be risky to transport a loaded firearm. It should then be…

a real and tangible science that can be applied in real life. This elaborate discipline is called forensic science, and has become a large part of law enforcement and due process of criminal investigations. While many are skeptical of the true effectiveness on the relatively new science, one can see from the multiple studies and observations of experienced scientists and crime fighters that forensic science is a reliable and effective resource in…

Introduction: In the field of Forensics Science when dealing with the death of an individual there are three concepts that must be identified: cause, manner and mechanism of death. It is the job of the forensic investigators to help tell the story of the victims deaths by paying attention to detail and having a keen eye. According to James, Nordby and Bell, “drawing such conclusions depends on the information grained from investigations, descriptions of the death scene, case histories and…

#). When the body is older and only has left-over bones, the first thing the forensic anthropologist will do when they are looking at the skeleton is identify if they are human—this is because human bones look very similar to, and may be mistaken as animal bones. After the forensic anthropologists receive bones; they have to use what…

Critical Analysis of Forensic Document Examination The history of document examination is said to have started with an individual named Albert S. Osborn. He was a penmanship instructor and was chronicled as a document examiner in 1887 (Ubelaker, 2012, p. 234). He wrote several books and articles on examining documents and giving expert testimony, with, perhaps his most notable work being Questioned Documents from 1910 (Ubelaker, 2012, p. 234). The title of the book, Questioned Documents,…

Due to a very popular show, Criminal Minds, many people think of profiling as a technique to catch criminals. Yes, this is true; in this show the agents’ use profiling skills and tactics to determined an individuals mindset in order to catch criminals. However, criminal profiling is not the only type of profiling used by law enforcement personnel. There are a few different types of ways one can profile someone, it can be based on their ethnicity or race, nationality or even religion. Much of the…

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…