Jennifer Chase's Blog, page 16
March 8, 2017
The Age of Technology and Its’ 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...
January 28, 2017
I Have Been Given a Lie Detector Test: Could You Pass?
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Years ago, I had an interview with a police department for a forensic position. I had already been fingerprinted, interviewed by the supervisor, had an in-depth background meeting with the background investigators trying to catch me in a lie from my thirty plus page application of my background. The investigator even visited my home. I still wasn’t done with the interview process yet! The final phase of the interview was the lie detector test.
I’m a fairly easy-going, straight to the point...
January 17, 2017
Katherine Ramsland: What if Jack the Ripper Lived with You?
This is a great article from Dr. Katherine Ramsland that previously posted on The Writer’s Forensic Blog (with D.P. Lyle, M.D.) 9/1/2016. I thought it was an interesting post to reblog. You can check it out below.
It seems that after many disturbing crimes, the family, friends, or neighbors, in shock at what happened, often say: “But he seemed so nice. So normal. We had no idea.”
Happens all the time.
My friend Katherine Ramsland addresses this in an excellent new...
January 13, 2017
Evil Among Us: 5 Traits of Serial Killers
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For a plethora of alarming reasons, serial killers are a rare breed.
In that regard, one of the most horrific facets of these psychopaths is that these monsters not only possess psychotic and sadistic urges. But, they also have the wherewithal and intelligence to successfully act upon these aggressive and disturbing impulses.
Law enforcement and psychologists have studied these individuals, and have determined that the following five traits are found in...
January 7, 2017
Investigating Cold Cases with High-Tech Forensic Methods
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There are more than 14,000 murders committed every year across the United States (on average). That number averages out to about 38 murders every single day. This number is based on crime statistical data from 2011 by the FBI Uniform Crime Reports. What is also concerning is that violent crime is trending upward across the United States.
The FBI Uniform Crime Reports are the collection of statistics and data from approximately 17,000 law enforcement agencies including city and town police de...
December 31, 2016
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Ready and Excited to Jump Into 2017
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It’s hard to believe that another year has come to an end. As I look back and reflect on everything, it’s been a bit of a bumpy ride, but there are so many things to be thankful for in 2016. I look forward to the new year. For me, it’s a time to reevaluate goals, stay connected with readers and friends, and move into new challenges. It’s an exciting time!
I want to thank you all for helping me to make BODY OF THE CRIME a success! It would not have been possible...
December 29, 2016
DNA Profiling Solves the Murder: 5 Cold Cases Resolved in 2016
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The accuracy of DNA profiling is developing at a rapid pace. And, as a result, the landscape of modern law enforcement is evolving. The accurate results of criminal DNA analysis not only assist in putting criminals behind bars, but it also helps in exonerating those individuals who have been wrongly convicted.
As the end of 2016 is now upon us, here is a roundup of five horrific cold cases that were thankfully solved this year as a result of precise DNA profiling.
...December 15, 2016
Caught! Domestic Spies Nailed by the FBI
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There have been, and continue to be—spies among us. These deceitful individuals have (or maneuver their way into) important positions within various American intelligence agencies. Once entrenched into a position of relative importance with high level security clearance, the infiltrators pilfer confidential information for foreign governments in exchange for, usually, a hefty sum of money.
Although the world of international espionage may not be as sexy and glamoro...
December 7, 2016
IT’S TIME FOR A CELEBRATION! My Blog Hit a Milestone this Week
When I first began blogging I wasn’t sure if I could do it or if anyone would actually read what I wrote. I had been following so many great blogs and I would always think: How’d do they do that? Well, I couldn’t do what I do without all of you.
This week my blog hit 200,000 visitors! Wow! I want to thank all of YOU from the bottom of my heart that made this possible. With the ups and down of life, the readers/followers/fans made blogging so worthwhile. Thank you!
Here are some of my favorit...
November 30, 2016
FBI Profiling: Inside the Minds of Violent Criminals
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Throughout history, law enforcement has developed many tools to combat, and protect us against, the dangerous criminals who unfortunately live among us. Over the past 50 or so years, one such highly effective tool that has gained significant traction and attention is “behavioral profiling.”
No other law enforcement agency has dedicated more time and resources to perfecting behavioral profiling than the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI has an extensi...
