Law and Politics

________ notes are critical during the early stages of the homicide crime scene investigation.

Started by Tirant22

Entrance gunshot wounds are generally ________ than exit gunshot wounds.

Started by JGIBBSON

Shotgun ________ can tell an investigator both the gauge used and the type of shot used.

Started by nelaaney

________ indicates that the firearm was close to, but not actually touching, the victim's skin.

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Biochemical changes in the body after death produce stiffening of the muscles known as ________ ...

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After death the body begins to cool through the process of ________ mortis, which is considered to ...

Started by sc00by25

Complete notes are critical during the early stages of the homicide crime-scene investigation.

Started by rl

Successful homicide units should assign no more than 10 primary cases per year to each detective.

Started by james9437

Analyzing the homicide 911 call can provide invaluable clues to the investigators.

Started by penguins

The preferred method of selecting a homicide detective is through written exams.

Started by kamilo84

The police homicide unit is probably one of the most underappreciated unit because most homicides go unsolved.

Started by 09madisonrousseau09

Second degree murder is the causing of death of a person while committing a criminal act and not ...

Started by fox

Entrance (bullet) wounds are typically found to consist of a neat, clean hole consisting of an ...

Started by itsmyluck

Defense wounds are most commonly found on the backs of the legs and feet of the victim.

Started by nelaaney

The most common weapon with which officers are confronted is the shotgun.

Started by futuristic

The practical use of GSR is limited because if fails to prove with certainty that a suspect fired a weapon.

Started by tichca

Shotgun wadding can tell an investigator both the gauge of the shotgun and the type of shot used.

Started by kfurse

Evidence of soot is present in (bullet) contact wounds.

Started by viki

All other factors remaining the same, a body immersed in water generally decomposes twice as quickly ...

Started by dalyningkenk

Rigor mortis usually sets in about nine hours after death occurs.

Started by michelleunicorn

In all homicide situations, the first officer on the scene has several principal concerns. However, ...

Started by RRMR

In most murders reported to police, the victims knew their assailant.

Started by jenna1

The presence of "smudging" around a bullet wound indicates that:

Started by Themember4

The issue concerning GSR testing is that:

Started by c0205847

"Double-base" gunpowder refers to:

Started by james