Identifying the Kind of Ink Used in a Document

A comprehensive ink reference database is located at the Ink Library, a part of the Questioned Document Branch of the U.S. Secret Service Forensic Services Division. Furthermore, the U.S. Treasury Department keeps a comprehensive database of the TLC patterns of commercial inks.

What Paris Hilton Eats for Breakfast in the LA Jail

What is for breakfast in the LA County Women's Jail? Well for starters it is not that great proclaim many of the former female inmates in a recent exit poll. What didn't they like about it you ask? Well, they seemed to have disliked the SOS, which stands for Sh_t on a Shingle, an old army phrase, as it is something that the US Army use to feed soldiers and some people just call it slop.

Prison Ministry - The Challenge

Recent newspaper headlines reported that the number of inmates in our corrections facilities now exceeds 2 million. You may be one of over 2,000,000 families who have become spectators and victims as the criminal justice system pulls us into an irreversible web of shame, hopelessness and futility. The trauma, tragedy, and heartbreak faced by these families are almost insurmountable. Parents approach the struggle with a mixture of guilt, lost pride, and fear.

The Search for Little Madeleine

My heart goes out for this little girl and her parents. It is now 16 or so days since she was taken from her bed and no news is bad news when it has been this long since her abduction.

Discovering Physical Forensic Science

In a science called physical forensic science, there are four aspects involved. In this article, I will define the four aspects of physical forensic science so that the next time you watch CSI, you will have a better understanding of what police scientists talk about.

The Legal Price of Drunk Driving

It's always so much better not to get in that predicament in the first place. Bear in mind that if you are convicted in a DUI case, you may lose your license, or get your license and car impounded. You may have to pay a heavy fine or you may land in prison.

Volunteer Prison Chaplins - Prisoner Advocate or Town Crier

Like Paul Revere shouting out the his warning message of alarm as he rode through the streets of Boston, or John the Baptist, the voice crying in the wilderness, I have been called to make known the need for involvement of Christians in prison ministry.

Why it is Difficult to Earn RESPECT

A young man kills another because he felt he was 'disrespected' but respect is a word which is highly misunderstood. That could explain why many people believe they are denied it.

How To Deal With Someone Threatening You With a Weapon

Most workplace violence is committed by strangers while engaging in another criminal act such as burglary or robbery. If you come in a face-to-face confrontation with somebody threatening you with a weapon such as a gun or knife, there are steps that you can do to make the confrontation less dangerous.

What to Ask When Choosing a Home Alarm Company

After your new alarm system is installed, you will have an added sense of security in deterring potential break-ins. A home alarm system is a valuable tool in fighting crime especially when you leave your house to go to the supermarket, on vacation, to your job, or anywhere away from your home.

David Berkowitz - the Son of Sam

David Berkowitz, America's notorious serial killer called himself ‘Son of Sam’. He confessed to six killings and wounding many others but police estimate his killings to be much more than six. He was born to Betty Broder and Joseph Klienman, with whom she had an affair while married to Tony Falco. David Berkowitz’s original name was Richard David Falco.

Arming Students with Defense Weapons

While security may not necessarily need to be increased, it definitely does need some modification. Security personnel should be trained in many different emergency situations. Preparation is the key and if security personnel know how to react to emergency situations, they are trained to handle an armed intruder on campus, then perhaps some campus violence can be averted.

The Top 10 Myths about the Virginia Tech Massacre

There have been some very strong reactions among the American citizenry, not to mention the South Koreans who feel a collective sense of guilt (needlessly) about Cho's Virginia Tech murders and suicide. The expected calls for stricter regulations and the finger-pointing emerged immediately while relatives, friends, and fellow students grieved for their lost ones. But who is offering real solutions? Are most people thinking rationally, considering the facts, at this stage?

Are Depression Meds to Blame for Cho's Rampage?

Cho Seung-Hui's killing spree ended with the death of 32 students. As we posted before, there were several oddities with the case that we had went through point by point, now however, a new issue arises. Did depression medicine help play a role in Cho's gruesome murders?

Prison Ministry - How Your Church Can Become Involved in a Jail and Prison Ministry

Christians can use their spiritual insight into human nature, and their distinct status as individuals, loved and forgiven by God, to bring the transforming message of the gospel to hurting often forgotten inmates.