Criminal Profiling
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A 7 page paper discussing the development and process of criminal profiling. As much art as science, the end goal of the process of criminal profiling is to identify and assess all of the information available about a crime or criminal so that all of that information can be used to locate, arrest and successfully prosecute those who would engage in violent crime. Criminal profiling is an invaluable tool for defining what investigators should be searching for in terms of suspects. As with any other operational advance, it still must be used properly if it is to return the proper results. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KScrimProfi.rtf

Criminology Theory: Reckless’ “Containment Theory of Delinquency” and Gottredson and Hirschi's Self Control Theory as They Apply to Jeffrey Dahmer
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An 8 page discussion of these theories as they apply to what is known about the background and psychological deviance of Jeffrey Dahmer. The author presents evidence from Dahmer’s background and criminal behavior which supports both Reckless’ theories on inner and external containments and Gottredson and Hirschi’s theory of self control. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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CSI Personal Code of Ethics
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An 8 page research paper/essay that draws on sources in order to offer advice to a student regarding crafting a personal code of ethics for crime scene investigations (CSI). This discussion of literature focuses on the need of CSI agents to craft a personal code of ethics that builds on this professional ethical mandate using a major ethical framework as a guide. This example of such a personal code of ethics utilizes the framework provided by Christian Ethics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khcsieth.rtf

Death By Electricity
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This 5 page paper begins with an explanation of different terms associated with electricity. The writer discusses whether it is current or voltage or both that cause injury and death. A case of murder by electricity is used to demonstrate how electricity can kill. The essay also discusses the injuries and deaths that can be caused by lightning. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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DNA Testing for Identity
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A 2 page paper discussing the probability of identity through DNA testing. Long used for paternity testing, forensic databases even now are being constructed listing genotypes of known and convicted offenders. Improvements in test procedures and sensitivity has resulted in probability of identity increasing from 1 in 5,000 to 1 in 82 billion in recent years, making DNA testing one of the most reliable methods of proving identity. Bibliography lists 3 sources. KS-DNA.doc
Filename: KS-DNA.doc

DNA Testing In Forensic Science
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6 pages in length. Technological advancement has changed the very foundation upon which mankind lives; while some of this tremendous progress is questionable in nature, the vast majority has allowed for significantly more convenience, speed and result. DNA testing within forensic science is one of the most important examples of how technology has enabled law enforcement officials to identify criminals much more accurately and in much less time. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCDNAForen.rtf

Douglas And Olshaker, Journey Into Darkness
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John Douglas and Mark Olshaker have collaborated on a number of books in the past, generally concerned with the art of psychological profiling of serial killers. Journey Into Darkness provides a great deal of information concerning a crimes and investigation and how the criminal mind works. This 6 page paper argues that knowing all of this information and being able to apply it into the ordinary life of an individual who is not associated with crimes, investigations or the psychology of a murderer is are two different and disparate things, however. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Entomology Cases: Compare/Contrast
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3 pages in length. Summarizing the following three cases - The Cockleburs On A Ski Mask That Convicted A Rapist, The Chigger Bites That Convicted A Man For Murder and The Baby in the Box - allows one to draw such common denominators as insect lifecycle and specific species location as two primary components associated with using entomology for solving cases. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Evidence of Law and Forensics
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A 14 page overview of evidence of law as it relates to forensics. This paper outlines the various types of evidence that is out there and discusses the potential problems that come into play in its correct interpretation. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPlwevidence.rtf