Tag Archives: edmond locard

9 Historical Innovators and Leaders in Forensic Science

Posted on June 16, 2017 by jchasenovelist

Forensic science is in a continuous state of evolution. Here are nine individuals who have had a significant role in shaping the past, present and future of this fascinating science. Bernard Spilsbury (1877 – 1947) Famed for bringing forensic science … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Forensic | Tagged chemistry, edmond locard, forensic friday, forensics, henry lee, history, jennifer chase, michael baden, science, toxicology | 3 Comments

Women Have Contributed to Law Enforcement for More than a Century

Posted on June 27, 2012 by jchasenovelist

In my crime fiction Emily Stone Thriller Series, the main character is an ex-police officer where she had to go toe to toe with a male dominated profession. Certain situations (don’t want to give away any spoilers) dictated that she … Continue reading →

Posted in Dark Mind, Police | Tagged cops, crime fiction, edmond locard, emily stone thriller series, female police officer, francois vidocq, homicide detective, jennifer chase author, LAPD, Lola Baldwin, NYPD, suspense, thriller, vidocq society, women in law enforcment | 8 Comments

Forensics – The Past Meets the Present

Posted on April 13, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Here are some fun facts about forensics. It is often thought that police forensics has been a relatively new contribution to interpreting, reconstructing, and solving crimes in our society. Quite the contrary, police forensics, or more accurately described as forensic … Continue reading →