5. Overall images, Midrange photos, close up photos
The purpose of forensic photography
A crime scene photographer, also known as a forensic photographer, captures skilled photos of crime scene to ensure evidence is seen and physical items are photographed.
Their photographic documentation of a crime scene provides investigators with detailed information and possible clues on what happened.
What is forensic photography in criminology?
Forensic photography - sometimes referred to as police photography, forensic imaging or crime scene photography. - is the art of producing an accurate reproduction of a crime scene or an accident using photography for the benefit of a court or to aid in an investigation.
Forensic photographers use photography to support evidence in a legal case in a court of law. They usually work for police departments, a coroner's office, or sheriff's department providing the following services: Taking photographs of evidence and accidents or crime scenes.
Other responsibilities of the forsensic photographer
Responds to crime scenes: photographs, collects, processes and stores evidence;
Photograph persons, injuries, property, vehicles and latent fingerprints;
Fingerprint individuals as needed;
Mix chemicals for laboratory and crime scene use, as needed;
Able to develop latent fingerprint impressions;
Ability to analyze and review unsolved cases to determine if current investigative techniques or procedures may be applied to evidence;
Able to work under stress and use good judgment in emergency situations;
Able to visually compare minute details during day and night time lighting;
Deal with the general public courteously, firmly, and tactfully;
Compare latent fingerprints to known inked or digitally captured fingerprints;
make identifications and testify in court to the identification;
trace fingerprints;
Assist in training other personnel;
Operates a variety of tools and equipment including alternate light source, camera and flash, super glue chamber, fingerprint magnifier, fingerprint processing equipment, fume hood and Integrated Biometric Workstation (AFIS, NGI, etc.);
Independently perform a full range of police evidence investigative activities;
Establish, maintain and foster positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
