Controversial Evidence
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A 4 page paper which examines controversial evidence in various cases. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Crime Identification Procedures in Postmodern Society
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This 7 page paper weighs the rights of the public with the benefits of forensic science. Specific methods are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Crime Scene Protocol and Evidentiary Value
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A 7 page overview of crime scene protocol. To be of value evidence must be collected and processed in accordance with several specific criteria. Collection and laboratory techniques must be above question or, if questioned as they undoubtedly will be, capable of standing up to the closest scrutiny and criticism. While every crime scene is different and potentially require different approaches in processing, crime scene protocol almost always involves first securing the scene, interviewing subjects, examining the details, photographically documenting the scene, sketching the scene, and the careful collection and processing of evidence. The value of DNA evidence in particular is emphasized. Bibliography lists two sources.
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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 and the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification Project
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A 4 page overview of the importance of DNA testing in criminal justice. This paper reviews this importance from the perspective of expanding DNA databases. Bibliography lists 3 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