CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION: THE TECHNIQUES
You are a forensic detective and you have been assigned to investigate the scene of a crime whether it is a simple burglary, bank robbery or homicide.
Through this series of podcasts, retired Detective Sergeant Brian Ward will take you through the theories and techniques used to properly investigate a crime scene. It is intended for fans of forensics and crime writers. I will take you through fingerprints, trace evidence, examining your scene, evidence collection and other techniques that will provide a working knowledge of these skills.
That's me, the good looking cop in the white suit and shower hat. This was taken as I was exiting the home of one of Canada's most notorious serial killers, Paul Bernardo.
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION: THE TECHNIQUES
Fingerprints
Of the billions of people on earth, no one has the same fingerprints, not even identical twins. But fingerprint experts have identified there are only eight different types of patterns.
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What's going on here?
As we shall see in this episode, it all begins to make sense as we delve into the minute world of the best crime fighting tool that law enforcement can have.
