CRCJ 4001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Hans Gross, Bes, Sam Sheppard
11 Aug 2016
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More and more civilians being accepted into this section. Normally go on scene to search for evidence. Collect forensics on scene, also investigate small crime (be"s, theft under) Recovered stolen vehicles normally don"t go in there. Recovery of human remains: simulate rotting corpse by using pig carcasses. Composite drawing: they draw suspects based on victim description. New pilot project beginning with a computer software doing the drawing. In its early beginning, drawings don"t quite like human yet. When there are no suspects, the police service relies heavily on forensics. First thing they do is swab/clear floor for any evidence. Once this is done then they enter and search for other things. Try to link suspect and victim to same crime scene. Dental normally used on dead bodies when fingerprinting is not possible. Various experts and techniques we can explain what transpired or what an item. Also investigate suicide to ensure no foul play.
