Umbar, Shalimar B.

FORENSIC 1 1/24/22 

2ND YEAR COLLEGE

BS – CRIMINOLOGY

1. What is Photography?

Using a camera to capture light and turn it into an image. According to a modern
interpretation, that camera might take on a variety of shapes and sizes, including cell
phone cameras, digital cameras, and traditional analog cameras.

2. What is the difference between police photography and forensic

photography?
Forensic photography is the art of accurately reproducing a crime scene or accident
using pictures for a court or an investigation. Photography has long been important in
forensics. It helps in solving crimes and putting offenders to justice. Modern policing
uses photography for more than merely recording evidence or identifying suspects. A
forensic photographer's duties Photographs taken by forensic photographers are
used as evidence in court. Work for police, coroners, or sheriffs and provide the
following services: forensics Documenting evidence, accidents, and criminal scenes.
Hand cameras and dry plates were ubiquitous, as were enlargers and quick printing
material, as well as powerful lenses and fast shutters. Even though it was in its
infancy, good color photography was still years distant.

A growing trend in digital photography is to enhance photographs using fingerprints.

Attending a coroner's examination and documenting the scene to be a forensic

photographer requires more than basic photographic knowledge. Their awareness of
how the image they take may appropriately or incorrectly reflect the event is
significant.

3. What does a forensic photographer do?

A crime scene photographer, also known as a forensic photographer, takes skilled
photos of crime scenes to capture evidence and physical settings. Their photographic
documentation of a crime scene provides investigators with detailed information and
possible clues on what happened.

4. How is photography significant in law enforcement and police work?

The significance of photography was immediately recognized by judicial authorities,

and today, all large police forces well-equipped photo sections capable of all types of
photography, some of it highly technical Courts and other judicial institutions quickly
realized the value of photography and now have fully-equipped photographic
laboratories with the newest technology available. The first stage in a crime scene
investigation is documenting each room and storing the best shots for future
reference. With today's high-end DSLR cameras, taking many of images and then
picking the best ones has never been easier. Photographing the interior of the room,
including items left behind, traces of evidence such as cigarette burns, tool marks,
shoe prints, and blood-stained soil samples, signs of activity such as a telephone
receiver off the hook or wires cut, playing cards stacked or scattered, television and
lights on, food in various stages of preparation or liquor bottles, time. In general,
items that appear to have been used immediately before the incident or moved from
their customary location should be photographed.Many jurisdictions now routinely
videotape crime scenes, but it is unlikely that videotaping will ever totally replace
photographs. Common faults while videotaping a crime scene include turning the
camera too quickly, poor focusing and lighting, and improper use of the zoom
feature. While recording, the cameraman should guarantee that other detectives and
the crime scene technician remain quiet. If used properly, crime scene photographs
can help the profiling team create an offender's psychological and behavioral profile.
Digital imaging technologies like digital cameras, picture CDs, and image processing
software may help police acquire and present evidence to the public. However,
protocols must be followed to ensure that the evidence obtained is authentic and will
be accepted by courts.

5. What are the responsibilities of a PNP Forensic Photographer?

Forensic photographers work with law enforcement to capture and preserve
evidence. These photographers snap photographs of crime scenes that can help
investigators piece together how and who committed a crime. These professionals,
like other scientific photographers, often need to complete a degree program in
photography, which may include a scientific photography specialty. Some jobs
demand only a high school diploma with forensics and photographic training, while
others require more. Photographers working with law enforcement must be
knowledgeable with forensic imaging technology, such as infrared or ultraviolet light,
in order to select the best imaging tool for the job. Photos taken by a photographer
can be utilized by law enforcement to examine a crime scene. Individuals may also
be charged with preparing photos for use in criminal court hearings. Medical
examiners use forensic photographer's images to determine cause of death.
Forensic photographers photograph injured victims. Forensic photographers may be
called to testify in court to explain the photographic enhancements or processes used
to acquire evidence.