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    The document discusses the history and types of forensic photography. It describes how Alphonse Bertillon created the first system of forensic photography called "Bertillonage" in the late 1800s, which involved body measurements and mug shots. This system allowed for easy identification of criminals. The document then outlines the typical photographic documentation of different types of crime scenes, including burglaries, homicides, rapes, and hangings. It emphasizes capturing physical evidence, close-ups, and using rulers for scale. Finally, it discusses the requirements for photographic evidence to be admitted in court.

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    The document discusses the history and types of forensic photography. It describes how Alphonse Bertillon created the first system of forensic photography called "Bertillonage" in the late 1800s, which involved body measurements and mug shots. This system allowed for easy identification of criminals. The document then outlines the typical photographic documentation of different types of crime scenes, including burglaries, homicides, rapes, and hangings. It emphasizes capturing physical evidence, close-ups, and using rulers for scale. Finally, it discusses the requirements for photographic evidence to be admitted in court.

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    The document discusses the history and types of forensic photography. It describes how Alphonse Bertillon created the first system of forensic photography called "Bertillonage" in the late 1800s, which involved body measurements and mug shots. This system allowed for easy identification of criminals. The document then outlines the typical photographic documentation of different types of crime scenes, including burglaries, homicides, rapes, and hangings. It emphasizes capturing physical evidence, close-ups, and using rulers for scale. Finally, it discusses the requirements for photographic evidence to be admitted in court.

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    The document discusses the history and types of forensic photography. It describes how Alphonse Bertillon created the first system of forensic photography called "Bertillonage" in the late 1800s, which involved body measurements and mug shots. This system allowed for easy identification of criminals. The document then outlines the typical photographic documentation of different types of crime scenes, including burglaries, homicides, rapes, and hangings. It emphasizes capturing physical evidence, close-ups, and using rulers for scale. Finally, it discusses the requirements for photographic evidence to be admitted in court.

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    Forensic Photography

    By: Jasmine, Jess


    Leah, Luis and Natalie
    History of Forensic Photography

    • Alphonse Bertillon- father of forensic


    photography
    • Created system called “Bertillonage”
    – First part was to make measurements of
    certain body sections
    – Next step was to mark general physical
    descriptions of the criminal
    – Third, was the mug shot
    History of Forensic Photography (Cont.)
    History of Forensic Photography (Cont.)
    History of Forensic Photography (Cont.)

    From the mug shots, he was able to create charts with


    pictures of different characteristics of the face
    History of Forensic Photography (Cont.)
    History of Forensic Photography (Cont.)

    • Bertillon's system provided easy access


    to someone’s previous criminal activity
    • The use of disguises, false names and
    alibis became ineffective
    • This system was first used in France
    and UK until the 1950s
    • Had a statistical accuracy of 1 in 4
    million
    Types of Crime Scenes
    Burglaries
    • First set of photographs
    • Views of outside the building and surrounding
    area
    • Second set includes point of entry and exit
    • This includes any impressions that have been
    made resulting from the forced entry
    • The object must be photographed next to
    impression (To later identify it with the mark)
    Burglaries (Cont.)

    • Interior photos
    • Condition of rooms
    • Anything left at the scene
    • Trace evidence, fingerprints, and
    impressions
    • Areas where valuables were removed
    Homicides
    • First set of photos
    • Room body was discovered and the body
    • Body
    • Overhead, close-ups, and various angles
    • Second Set
    • Adjacent rooms, exterior of the location
    • Third Set
    • Impressions (Including scales)
    • Fourth Set
    • Signs of struggle and signs of activity
    Homicides (Cont.) and Rape Cases
    • Last Set
    • Trace evidence
    • i.e. footprints or blood of the victim or suspect

    Rape Cases
    • Evidence of assault
    • Signs of struggle
    • Evidence of resistance by the victim
    • Scene should be shot close-up and from an
    aerial view
    Hangings
    • Main purpose
    • Prove death was a suicide, murder or accident

    • Types of shots
    • Torso and feet level of victim
    • Overhead
    • Presence of stool or other object
    • Close-ups of the neck and item used
    Physical Evidence
    • Physical evidence should capture objects that
    show
    • Crime has been committed
    • Manner in which the crime was committed
    • Help identify the offender
    • First shot
    • From a distance (background)
    • Second and Third
    • Close-ups with a large image size
    • one with a ruler in frame, one without
    Admissibility in Court
    • For photographic evidence to be deemed by
    admissible in court by the judge, the
    following methods must be used
    • Crime scene remained undisturbed
    • Photos must be taken of anything relevant to
    the case
    • Computer generated photos need expert
    • If there is a witness, picture of the position and
    angle where the witness would have seen it
    • Documentation
    Admissibility in Court (Cont.)

    • Photos can prove existence (If evidence


    is lost)
    • Cannot be submitted in court alone
    • Someone to attest validity of photos
    The End

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