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CURRENT ISSUE:
May/June 2008 |
Investigators and Homicide detectives know mistakes at crime scenes can happen -- knowledge shared by investigators for the defense (many of whom are former police detectives) who are examining a crime scene investigation. To avoid the inevitable missteps that can and will occur, follow the Geberth Principle, “Do it right the first time...” when you read, The Homicide Crime Scene by Lt. Cmdr. (Ret.) NYPD Vernon J. Geberth.
Case Study: Wrongly Convicted Man Freed by Skin Cell DNA by Jane Cracraft, CLI‚, Associate Editor for Legal Investigations details how a falsely accused, wrongly convicted, 36-yearold Tim Masters walked out of a Colorado courtroom in January as a free man for the first time in more than nine years, thanks to sophisticated DNA testing in the Netherlands. He had been serving a life sentence without parole.
Internet FYI by Michele Stuart reveals the many websites used as hosting or storage sites for audio, videos and photographs. These sites are a treasure trove of visual evidence.
This issue also includes the latest information about new Investigative Gadgets, useful Investigative Tips, and Techniques especially for Private Investigators, Detective Agency Owners, and Police Detectives.. |
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FEATURE
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A Personal Risk Assessment
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Perhaps, no other occupation has been as
warped by Hollywood than private investigations.
The TV/movie myth would have people
believe that the private investigator faces danger
and excitement at every turn. Well, some do!
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Opposition Research
Investigators look at
the life of candidates, financial backers, their voting records,
the statements made from speeches, associate history, and many other facets of a candidate’s
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International Investigations
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When confronted with an international investigation, private investigators should educate the client and advise them of the many unique associated considerations. |
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