Abstract Cold case investigation is a growing concern due to increased numbers of unsolved cases and pop culture appeal. This paper will walk you through what a cold case investigation is‚ how one begins‚ and factors such as the use of volunteers can effect the outcome of a cold case investigation. Each year the number of unsolved cases in the U.S. goes up‚ but with limiting funding and lack of manning something has to be done to keep the numbers down. A dedicated cold case unit is the best answer
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Ben Groesbeck Stearns Intro to Criminal Justice October 2‚ 2011 Arson and Fire Investigation What is arson and fire investigation? Arson and fire investigations are conducted to find out whom or what was responsible for creating a fire. It is critical that we know why a fire was created so you can prevent it from ever happening again and also to determine what accelerants were used if any. In this paper I will go into depth on what it takes to become an arson or fire investigator. How do
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DNA almost immediately transformed the American Criminal Justice System. Law Enforcement‚ District Attorneys‚ Defense Attorneys‚ Criminal Court and Family Court all work with DNA on a daily basis. DNA that can be utilized in a criminal investigation may be collected from a crime scene in many different forms: skin tissue‚ hair‚ blood‚ semen‚ saliva‚ vaginal fluid‚ anything that may be collected from a human that may contain cells can be utilized and tested for DNA. DNA testing is the most
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under different conditions DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY For the development of four skills: Planning‚ Record and Organise Data‚ Equipment and Questions‚ the activity is to investigate the process of tooth decay‚ the students will conduct investigations on apples. The whole class is divided into groups of five. They discuss what happens to the apples in different circumstances and what it means in the context of tooth decay. For example‚ puncture holes in the apples and discuss how it reflects
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Mary Smith Investigation Plan Crystal Blevins Kaplan University Mary Smith Investigation Plan Facts Mary Smith is a 71- year-old widow that was involved in an auto accident on the date of October 3‚ 1995. The other individual involved in the accident was Paul Joseph. The accident occurred in Trumbull‚ Connecticut at the intersections of Reservoir Avenue and MaeFair Court. Joseph Smith was cited by police for the accident. Mary Smith has four children and is retired from being a schoolteacher
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First off‚ the film does not show the correct number of court cases that were held. The court cases in the film are so distorted that it does not depict the historical significance of how the cases were handled. In the film‚ the court makes it seem as if the judges and their views of slavery are all on the same page. It depicts the idea that the Supreme Court was convinced by John Adams plea to prove that slavery
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Groyne Investigation FINAL Report‚ Alice Cearns ABSTRACT The purpose of the investigation is to analyse the effect a groyne has on a beach’s formation and sand deposition‚ and the seasonal impact the ocean has on its shoreline. South Cottesloe beach contains native plants‚ from berry saltbushes to red-eyed wattles; it has accumulated sea wrack and rocky surfaces especially south of the groyne‚ and sand dunes running down to the swash zone. With fences running parallel to the water line‚ this
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2. The Criminal investigation Process Police powers You should be mindful of the fact that the exercise of police authority is regulated. The main police powers are defined by statutes including the: Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities.) Act 2002. (LEPRA) and the Bail Act. 1978 NSW Police powers include: 1. The power to arrest (discussed in more detail below). 2. The power to issue cautions‚ warnings and infringement notices in relation to minor offences. 3. The right to obtain
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A detective is a police officer‚ whose duty is to detect criminals‚ by in-depth investigation of cases. When attempting to solve a crime‚ detectives conduct a criminal investigation that seeks all the facts about a crime to help determine the truth: what happened and who is responsible. This involves making a preliminary and final investigation. A detective’s task is to gather‚ organize‚ and use information about social behavior. To effectively complete that task a detective should possess
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SCIENTIFIC CRIME INVESTIGATION VS. SPECIAL CRIME INVESTIGATION Scientific crime investigation is an investigation with the application of sciences or scientific method for systematic crime solution‚ acquiring new knowledge‚ or correcting and integrating previous knowledge for investigating crimes. A scientific method consists of the collection of data through observation and experimentation‚ and the formulation and testing hypotheses. Scientific method follows laws of logic. While special crime
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