CJ 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Dna Profiling, Bereitschaftspolizei, Digital Evidence
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A criminal offenses perpetrated through the use of biologically active substances. Unlawfully affects the metabolic, biochemical, genetic, physiological, or anatomical status of living organisms. Crime that focuses on information stored on electronic media. The devices we use produce digital evidence of out activities. Digital evidence = information that is either or stored or transferred in binary form. Technology can be the target of a crime, or the tool used to commit a crime. Individuals cross boundaries of computer systems into areas where ownership has already been established. The use of technology in the service of criminal investigation. Ballistics, biometrics, forensic, anthropology, forensic entomology, dna profiling, online databases, computer-based training. Innovative investigative tools include dna fingerprinting, keystroke captures, laser and night vision technology, digital imaging, and thermography. Apr (automatic plate recognition) software can alert police to a stolen car or wanted subject.