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Moisture-wicking properties of fabric and their effect on blood and the angle of impact
(2022)
The use of angle of impact calculations within bloodstain pattern analysis is limited to researched surface types which currently include smooth, non-porous materials and cotton. The purpose of this study was to determine ...
Behavioral Characteristics of Stalkers Who Kill
(2021)
The purpose of this study is to identify behavioral characteristics of stalkers who
ultimately kill their targets, with the goal of creating a risk factor checklist to help identify
current offenders most at risk for ...
Advanced crime scene mapping and technology course design
(2021)
The purpose of this project is to develop an Advanced Crime Scene Mapping and Technology course that aims to strengthen crime scene documentation and mapping skills, enhance cognitive abilities, and introduce students to ...
Probation and parole re-entry education program: recidivism and prisoner re-entry for firearm violations
(2021)
Recidivism refers to a person’s regression back to criminal behavior, usually after serving time for aprevious crime. Nationwide efforts are made to reduce the rate of recidivism as well as lowering the number of violent ...
Oklahoma's juvenile justice : disproportionate minority placement among Oklahoma's juveniles
(2021)
America has a long history of placing a disproportionate number of minorities in the criminal justice system. Disproportionate incarceration/placement rates occur in both the adult and juvenile justice systems. This study ...
Development of electrospun nanofiber mesh for the enhancement of DNA recovery from spermatozoa in sexual assault evidence
(2020)
One out of every six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime as well as one out of every thirty-three American men. Following a sexual assault, a forensic examination is performed ...
Crime scene investigators: exploring the reasons and impact of career longevity and gender diversity in forensic science
(2023)
Career longevity among crime scene investigators (CSIs) is a topic for which there has been little research. This is surprising given the increased popularity of this profession as well as forensic science in general. ...
Impact of humidity on latent print processing and recovery
(2023)
The goal of this study was to determine if environmental factors impact the quality of detail in latent prints on non-porous and porous surfaces. Specifically, this study focused on how humidity impacts latent print ...