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Crime Rate Goes Up During Summer
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As the end of the school year approaches us in May, kids will be looking for other things to do to pass their time away. In fact, kids may be doing things that they are not supposed to be doing. Those things include drugs, fights, robberies, thefts, larceny, and possibly gang-related violence. It is no secret that the crime rate goes up during the summer months when kids are out of school.... (posted by Fabiola 4 years 58 days ago.)
How Does a Medical Examiner Differentiate Between an Entrance and Exit Wound?

Whenever a shooting occurs and police are called to investigate a dead body as a result of the shooting, crime scene investigators (CSI's) will come to process the scene. The medical examiner will then determine where the bullet entered; if possible, where it exited; and what caliber bullet, or bullet diameter, was used to kill the victim. In this article, I will define what... (posted by Fabiola 4 years 58 days ago.)
Powders Used For Finding Invisible Fingerprints

What kind of powder is used when CSI's embark on the search for fingerprints at a crime scene? In this article, I will attempt to explain the various types of fingerprint powders that investigators use to find prints left behind by an offender. What do fingerprint powders do? Fingerprint powders stick to moisture and oils of the residue in a latent, or invisible, print and thereby reveal the pattern of... (posted by Fabiola 4 years 58 days ago.)
General Types of Fingerprints
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In the world of crime scene investigation, there are three kinds of fingerprints that show up at a crime scene. In this article, I will attempt to explain what the three kinds of fingerprints are. In general, fingerprints come in three types that rely on how and where they were left behind. A fingerprint found on an oily wall is much easier to find than one left on a plastic Wal Mart bag... (posted by Fabiola 4 years 58 days ago.)
What is Victimology?

The perpetrator's profile involves his evaluation of the victim. Studying the victim's distinguishing qualities is known as victimology . Victimology is simply establishing a degree of that person's risk of becoming a victim as a function of his or her personal, professional, or social life. Having intimate knowledge of the victim's lifestyle and habits provides ideas as to why this particular victim was chosen at a given time and... (posted by Fabiola 4 years 58 days ago.)
MO vs Signature - How to Tell the Difference Between a Crook's Various Actions

When you watch your favorite CSI TV show, you may have heard of the terms, MO, or modus operandi, and signature that a perpetrator uses when committing a crime. What is an MO and how does it differ from a criminal's signature? In this article, we will elaborate on the differences between these two terminologies so that when you watch your favorite detective show, you will... (posted by Fabiola 4 years 58 days ago.)