20th century forensics Flashcards
In 1893 what system was standardized? HG, Puz, pres
The Hans Gros crime scene analysis, treating the crime scene like a puzzle and preserving evidence
What did E.R Henry introduce? and when? (Comp
Comprehensive fingerprinting system in 1900.
Was E.R Henry’s system influential? (Was w
It was widely used across Europe and adopted in Scotland Yard 1902.
What was the Bertillion system? (Precis,
A system of precise photography and measurement of the offenders features for identification.
When was the Bertillion system adopted?
1901
Who was Lacassange?
The founding father of forensic science
When did Lacassange become head of forensic medicine at Lyon?
1881
Who was Lacassange main student?
Locard
What did Locard do? (Found
Founder the first police science lab in 1912 in Lyon
When did the first police lab open up and who influenced this?
The first medical forensic lab in Lyon was opened in 1935, due to the influence of Locards work spread by John Glaister JR.
What did the Habitual criminals act do?
First widespread use of photography in 1860 in the UK, 43000 photos.
What happened to Police photography in Germany in 1874?
Criminal photography was done by police in Germany but scaled back.
When was criminal photography standardized in Germany?
1893.
What did Lacassange specialise in specifically (bal, blood p).
Ballistics and blood patterns, scientifically studied and charted these works very precisely.
What was Locards main principle? (ex
Locards exchange principle, “any action of an individual and a violent action constituting a crime cannot occur w/o leaving a trace.
