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PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE POLICE

NCJ Number
4886
Journal
International Criminal Police Review Issue: 255 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1972), 39-53
Author(s)
J MATHYER
Date Published
1972
Length
15 pages
Annotation
APPLICATIONS OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS.
Abstract
PHOTOGRAPHY IS USED TO DEPICT, RECORD, AND IDENTIFY EVIDENCE. ADDITIONALLY IT IS USED TO DEMONSTRATE THE RELATIONSHIP OF EVIDENCE TO A CRIME OR A SUSPECT. THE DISCUSSION AND ILLUSTRATIONS ARE INTENDED PRIMARILY FOR PROFESSIONALS FAMILIAR WITH DIFFERENT MODERN PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES. A CONTINUING ARTICLE.