Forensic Science Communications back issues from April 2000:
Comments on facial aging in law enforcement investigation.
Apr 01, 2000; ... Introduction Each year hundreds of thousands of individuals are reported missing in the United States, among them runaways, abducted children and young adults, senior citizens suffering from dementia, and fugitive criminals. Each year law enforcement agencies are charged with ...
Identifying and mitigating workplace stress among forensic laboratory managers.
Apr 01, 2000; ... Introduction During the past several years, the impact of workplace stress on American workers has been increasingly recognized. Although the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has acknowledged that views differ "on the importance of worker characteristics ...
Firearms and toolmarks in the FBI laboratory: Part 1.(Federal Bureau of Investigation)
Apr 01, 2000; ... Introduction The Firearms-Toolmarks Unit (FTU) is one of many subdivisions of the FBI Laboratory devoted to a specific discipline of forensic science. This unit, comprised of firearms examiners and physical science technicians, receives and examines all incoming evidence related ...
Guidelines for forensic document examination: Part 1.
Apr 01, 2000 ... Scientific Working Group for Forensic Document Examination (SWGDOC) Revised January 2000 Introduction March 9, 2000 Dear Colleague: The Scientific Working Group for Forensic Document Examination (SWGDOC) includes approximately 45 ...
Proposed standards for the exchange of digital evidence.(Digital Evidence: Standards and Principles)
Apr 01, 2000 ... Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE) Introduction The Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE) was established in February 1998 through a collaborative effort of the Federal Crime Laboratory Directors. SWGDE, as the U.S.-based component of ...
International principles for computer evidence.(Digital Evidence: Standards and Priciples)
Apr 01, 2000 ... International Organization on Computer Evidence (IOCE) Introduction The International Organization on Computer Evidence (IOCE) was established in 1995 to provide international law enforcement agencies a forum for the exchange of information concerning computer crime ...
Message from the Attorney General.(Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law Enforcement)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2000; ... Actions taken at the outset of an investigation at a crime scene can play a pivotal role in the resolution of a case. Careful, thorough investigation is key to ensure that potential physical evidence is not tainted or destroyed or potential witnesses overlooked. While many ...
Technical Working Group on Crime Scene Investigation.(Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law Enforcement)
Apr 01, 2000 ... The Technical Working Group on Crime Scene Investigation (TWGCSI) is a multidisciplinary group of content-area experts from across the United States, from both urban and rural jurisdictions, each representing his or her respective agency or practice. Each of these individuals is ...
Acknowledgments.(Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law Enforcement)
Apr 01, 2000 ... The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) wishes to thank the Technical Working Group on Crime Scene Investigation (TWGCSI) for their dedication and endurance. This 44-member network of experts from a variety of backgrounds gave their time to draft and review the guide, providing feedback ...
Introduction.(Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law Enforcement)
Apr 01, 2000 ... This guide is intended for use by law enforcement and other responders (a) who have responsibility for protecting crime scenes, preserving physical evidence, and collecting and submitting the evidence for scientific examination. Physical evidence has the potential to play a critical role ...
Section A: arriving at the scene: initial response/prioritization of efforts.(Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law Enforecement)
Apr 01, 2000 ... 1. Initial Response/Receipt of Information Principle: One of the most important aspects of securing the crime scene is to preserve the scene with minimal contamination (a) and disturbance of physical evidence. The initial response to an incident shall be expeditious and ...
Section B: preliminary documentation and evaluation of the scene.(Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law Enforement)
Apr 01, 2000 ... 1. Conduct Scene Assessment Principle: Assessment of the scene by the investigator(s) in charge (a) allows for the determination of the type of incident to be investigated and the level of investigation to be conducted. Policy: The investigator(s) in charge shall ...
Section C: processing the scene.(Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law Enforement)
Apr 01, 2000 ... 1. Determine Team Composition Principle: Based on the type of incident and complexity of the scene, the investigator(s) in charge (a) shall determine team composition. Trained personnel shall perform scene processing. Policy: The investigator(s) in charge shall assess ...
Section D: completing and recording the crime scene investigation.(Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law Enforement)
Apr 01, 2000 ... 1. Establish Crime Scene Debriefing Team Principle: The crime scene debriefing enables law enforcement personnel and other responders (a) to share information regarding particular scene findings prior to releasing the scene. It provides an opportunity for input regarding ...
Section E: crime scene equipment.
Apr 01, 2000 ... 1. Initial Responding Officer(s) Essential * Consent/search forms. Crime scene barricade tape. First-aid kit. Flares. Flashlight and extra batteries. Paper bags. Personal protective equipment (PPE) ....
Appendix A. glossary.(terms used in criminal investigation done with the use of forensic sciences)(Glossary)
Apr 01, 2000 ... The definitions contained herein apply to terms as used in this document. ABFO scales: (American Board of Forensic Odontology scales). An L-shaped piece of plastic used in photography that is marked with circles, black and white bars, and 18-percent gray bars to assist in ...
Appendix B. reference list.
Apr 01, 2000 ... Bevel, T. and R. Garner. Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press, Inc., 1997. Bodziak, W.J. Footwear Impressions Evidence. New York: Elsevier Science Publishing Co., 1990. Crime Scene and Evidence Collection Handbook. Washington, D.C.: Bureau of ...
Appendix C. list of organizations.
Apr 01, 2000 ... The following is a list of organizations to which a draft copy of this document was mailed. Accomack County, Virginia, Sheriff's Office Alaska Crime Laboratory Alaska State Troopers Albuquerque Police Department American Academy of ...
Craniofacial Identification in Forensic Medicine.(Book Review)
Apr 01, 2000; ... Craniofacial Identification in Forensic Medicine Edited by John G. Clement and David L. Ranson Oxford University Press, New York, 1998 ISBN 0-340-60759-9 Complemented by good photographs, graphics, and up-to-date references, Craniofacial ...
Schedule of classes announced: specialized training program for 2000.(Training Update)
Apr 01, 2000; ... The Specialized Training Program 2000 schedule is outlined below. The call for registration elicited 1,100 applicants before the September 30, 1999, deadline. Changes in the courses offered have been made to address the high demand for particular classes. For example, a distance learning ...