Crime Scene | Forensic Magazine

Evidence Collection

CSI Cell Phone
Mobile device forensics forecast: continued oscillation, chance of cloud computing.
Scanning For Answers
Laser scanning technology helps investigators piece together a champion boxer’s death.
Clandestine Graves: Geophysical Methods Used In Their Discovery and Subsequent Exposure
Geophysics involves the use of a variety of electromagnetic techniques that can be used to outline, discover, and plan an exhumation.

Photography & Video

Impression Evidence: The Right Materials for the Job
Impression evidence from tire tracks, footprints, tool marks, extruder marks on different casings, etc. can be just as important in making your case as DNA or fingerprints.
Optical Filters and Light Modifiers for Forensic Imaging in the Visible Spectrum
The latest optical filters as well as some tried-and-true classics can be extremely useful in enhancing forensic images and adding to their evidentiary value.
Step Toward Better Track Evidence Photos
Proper photography techniques are essential to the documentation and analysis of impression evidence.

Crime Scene Procedures

Crime Scene Basics
When it comes to processing a scene, you need to focus on the basics. Knowing what evidence to look for and how to prevent contamination is essential.
Crime Scene Integrity
Any experienced crime scene officer will tell you that the key to doing the job well is protecting the crime scene.
Back to Basics
Being aware of the latest technology and the newest advances can certainly be important to performing your job well, but you don’t want to fall into the trap of thinking that you can’t do your job properly unless your department purchases every piece of high-end equipment.

Crime Scene Equipment

Crime Scene Basics
When it comes to processing a scene, you need to focus on the basics. Knowing what evidence to look for and how to prevent contamination is essential.
Scanning For Answers
Laser scanning technology helps investigators piece together a champion boxer’s death.
Clandestine Graves: Geophysical Methods Used In Their Discovery and Subsequent Exposure
Geophysics involves the use of a variety of electromagnetic techniques that can be used to outline, discover, and plan an exhumation.