Jennifer Chase's Blog, page 15
June 29, 2017
7 Pivotal Events in the History of American Criminal Justice
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The American Criminal Justice system has a long and storied history. It has undergone a vast array of reforms, and has experienced significant milestones. Here are seven key moments that have helped shape the system we know today.
Advent of America’s “Most Wanted”
In 1949, the Washington Daily News published an article entitled – FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitives Named. The FBI’s goal of producing this information to the press was simple. They hoped the public...
June 16, 2017
9 Historical Innovators and Leaders in Forensic Science
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Forensic science is in a continuous state of evolution. Here are nine individuals who have had a significant role in shaping the past, present and future of this fascinating science.
Bernard Spilsbury (1877 – 1947)
Famed for bringing forensic science from the lab to the public sphere, Sir Bernard Spilsbury is considered the father of modern forensic pathology. In the early 20th Century, Spilsbury gained notoriety through a series of high-profile forensic inves...
May 31, 2017
The Fascinating World of Forensic Science: 5 Surprising Facts
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Forensic science is a world filled with mystery, intellect and instinct. During a forensic investigation, every morsel of evidence discovered could be crucial, and no detail is too small. It truly is a fascinating science, and here are five captivating facts that will ignite your imagination
Forensic Science Has a Long History
There is evidence that forensic analysis was used around 44 B.C when Julius Caesar’s private physician conducted an autopsy of Caesar’s body...
May 18, 2017
The Great Heists: 6 of History’s Most Astonishing Robberies
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Bank heists and other large scale robberies have been occurring pretty much since the advent of money. History has documented innumerable big-money heists, where brazen thieves have selfishly disregarded the personal safety of innocent workers and bystanders for the chance at a big score.
Here are some of history’s most grand heists.
Securitas Depot Robbery (Great Britain)
As the largest cash robbery in the history of the United Kingdom, this 2006 heist...
May 3, 2017
Elite Law Enforcement: 11 Fascinating Facts About the Secret Service
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The United States Secret Service is a highly elite federal law enforcement agency responsible for, among other things, protecting the President, Vice President, and their respective families. These skilled agents are the last line of defense in ensuring the safety of our nation’s leaders. Here’s eleven interesting facts about them.
They “See” Everything
In order to ensure the privacy of the President, Secret Service agents are not stationed inside the Oval Off...
April 21, 2017
The Price of Crime: 6 of the All-Time Wealthiest Gangsters
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Despite the allure of wealth and notoriety, a life of crime is never the most prudent course of action. And, generally speaking, the truism “crime doesn’t pay” has stood the test of time. But for some career criminals, their life in the underworld brought them wealth beyond their wildest dreams.
Here’s some of the wealthiest gangsters of all time.
Al Capone
One of the most notorious gangsters in American history, Al Capone operated the Chicago mafia during t...
April 19, 2017
Crime and Serial Killers: In the Beginning for Emily Stone
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When Serial Killers Terrorize a California Beach Community, One Woman Stands in Their Way
Emily Stone doesn’t have a badge. But that hasn’t stopped her from tracking down some of the West’s most dangerous child-killers. Armed with a digital SLR camera, laptop computer and her trusty Beretta, Stone uses her innate gift for detective work to identify the perps — and then anonymously e-mail the evidence to the cops.
Now, the hunt for two brazen serial killers on the loose right in her own coas...
April 4, 2017
9 Key Steps for a Successful Crime Scene Investigation
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To perform a successful crime scene investigation, there are a myriad of individual procedures used by investigators. And, of course, different crimes call for specific methods. Despite, however, the various tactics and circumstances, individual investigators generally utilize the following nine universal steps in order to conduct a fruitful and efficient crime scene investigation.
Establish Scene Dimensions / Identify Potential Hazards
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March 21, 2017
6 Groundbreaking Moments in Criminal Justice
Throughout history, the criminal justice system—both domestic and abroad—has been consistently challenged to develop innovations to combat the growing threats that confront society. Here are six historical moments that forever changed how law and order is preserved.
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The First Murder Solved by Utilizing Fingerprints (1892)
The world’s first fingerprint classification system was established by the Central Police Department in La Plata, Argentina. The system was d...
March 8, 2017
The Age of Technology and the Impact on Law Enforcement
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Law enforcement’s utilization of contemporary hi-tech tools in preventing and combating crime is certainly not a new concept. But, what separates modern technology trends from those of yesteryear is the exceptional rapid pace in which technology is progressing.
As a result of this ever-changing tech landscape, police departments (and other agencies) are constantly forced to familiarize themselves with new hi-tech trends and gadgets. So, not only are police off...
