Dear 10-18,

Welcome to the Body Farm!  We watched these videos in class and discussed the work of Dr. Bill Bass, body farm pioneer.  Info from these videos will be on the quiz.

Ms. M

10-18 Students: Post your TED Talk that you're interested in evaluating later.  Use your code names. =)

Ms. M

Use the following guide from the NIJ to analyze your assigned portion of the CSI process.

Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law Enforcement
"Physical evidence has the potential to play a critical role in the overall investigation and resolution of a suspected criminal act. Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law Enforcement discusses the fundamental principles of investigating a crime scene and preserving evidence that need to be practiced in order to yield reliable information. This research report is intended for use by law enforcement and other responders who have responsibilities for protecting crime scenes, preserving physical evidence, and collecting and submitting the evidence for scientific examination."
National Institute of Justice

 CSU Stacy Boatwright came to talk to us about her work as a Crime Scene Investigator in Austin. 

10-18 Students!  Read below for my messy notes from her lecture.  Reply to this post with corrections or additions to my notes for Thursday's daily grade. =)  Sign your posts with your initials.

Dr. Carstarphen visited 10-18 on Garza's first day back for the 2011-2012 school year.  Woohoo!