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The violent crime rate in Helena, Montana is on the rise. The weekend murder of a 41-year old law clerk of the Montana Supreme Court is under investigation. Violent crime in this less than 50,000 population is greater than the national average.

If you're going to properly investigate a violent crime scene, you should know that a wide variety of personnel work together to ensure all evidence is gathered. How does it all play out? Read on to find out.

Although crime scene photographs are crucial to the investigation of any violent crime, videotape has become just as useful for investigators. Read on to find out how to videotape a violent crime scene.

Any time a violent crime occurs, the scene is overrun by various professionals and media personnel. Everyone wants to do his or her job, and the area is often too small to hold everyone. This is why it is imperative to secure the scene.

Victim compensation is a heavily-debated issue in government today, and is intended to help victims recover financially after a violent criminal assault. Learn more about your victim's rights in this article.

Story Highlights • Violent crime up 1.3 percent in 2006, FBI reports • Murders in big cities jumped 6.7 percent • Robberies up 6.1 percent nationwide • More guns, gangs and younger, more violent offenders blamed for increase

Four cities will get help from federal agents to help slow down crime.

If you live in a rural area, you might be concerned about what to do in the case of violent crime. If you've been a victim, following are some of the challenges you might face, and how to work around those challenges

The essay presents the limitations of the UCR and their impact on crime statistics. It suggests that today's apparent rise in crime may not be a real increase, but rather might be explained by such issues as altered behavior in citizens and police since the 9-11 attacks.

This review is of the PC video game Crime Scene Investigation. It explores the ups and downs of this game.

When CSI began, it was a new television drama that went where no show and few movies had gone before. With the use of computerized graphics and extremely cool crime fighting technology, viewers tuned in every week.

Crime labs play a vital role within the criminal justice system. Without crime labs, it would be extremely impossible to solve certain crimes such as sexual assaults and other violent crimes.

Trace evidence is anything that the labs can analyze and that might give the investigators a clue as to who committed a crime and why.

Contrary to belief, crime is committed by all social classes and races.

Even though you may have been the direct victim of the crime, if you have a spouse and children, you need to remember they are suffering too.

If you don't want to be a CSI, perhaps you might be interested in cleaning up after them. Find out what it takes to be a crime scene cleaner.

A program at Florida State University teaches students how to process crime scenes and disasters underwater. It's a scientific approach to collecting evidence in oceans, lakes and rivers.

An article examining how marijuana prohibition has fostered violent crime rather than stem it.

If you are a crime victim or have a sucide on your property in NC, who do you call. It happens about 600 times each year, yet you never hear about who does the clean up.

Data collected by the FBI shows that almost 40 percent of crime on a school campus is violent, but overall school crime consists of only 3.3 percent of all crime reported according to the press release.

Rudy Giuliani's reputation as a crime fighter has some crying racist.

The link between crime and arrest may differ slightly in the viewpoint of police and citizens.

The piece describes the difference between real life crime investigations and shows like CSI.

What happens when you combine "Cops" with "CSI:Miami", "Judge Judy" and a life-behind-bars documentary? The new reality show "Crime and Puinishment."

When you turn your television to CSI or Law & Order or Bones, do you pay careful attention to the forensic science portrayed on screen? Although most crime shows have forensic consultants, much of what you see is usually pure fiction.

It can be extremely difficult for a jury member to objectively view gory crime scene photos. If you are charged with this task, follow these tips for keeping it under control.

A discussion of data collection methods used to understand violent crime trends and victimization; as well as the relevance of the Rational Choice theory in understanding and preventing these crimes.

The US Department of Justice has awarded grants to over 100 law enforcement agencies across the country in an effort to reduce violent crime.

It is notoriously difficult for law enforcement personnel, crime scene technicians and the medical examiner to preserve an outdoor crime scene.

Every first responder should be properly prepared to enter a crime scene without contaminating evidence and this article explains how to do so.

If you are looking for the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation season DVDs, check the list below. I have put together a list of the cheapest season DVDs that I could find. These

This article discusses some of the things that you should know about becoming a Crime Scene Investigator, or CSI.

This article describes a method which should be followed at any crime scene.

For individuals who have been committed of a crime, the Violent Crime Control Act may limit their ability to obtain financial aid and, therefore, pursue a post-secondary education.

An explanation of the procedures followed by the police when a crime scene is discovered.

Have you ever wondered how fingerprints and blood are detected when invisible to the naked eye? This document focuses on various field tests which are utilized by CSIs at a crime scene.

The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act greatly expanded the federal law and the consequences of breaking statues in relations to the federal law further than ever.

Crime scenes are not always dangerous for the CSI techs and investigators, but when safety hazards exist, appropriate precautions must be taken. Read on to learn about how CSI techs take care of themselves while at a scene.

If we are concerned that people with hate in their hearts deserve a stricter punishment for violent crimes, perhaps we simply need a stricter punishment for violent crimes. Not hate crimes...VIOLENT crimes.

On Monday June 4th, the FBI released statistics on violent crimes in the US. According to the report, murder rates in big cities rose sharply in 2006

This is an overview of the complications associated with marital rape

There's a lot to the show besides good scripts and acting. For instance, did you know real lab equipment is used?

The United States is now the most violent country in the industrialized world when it comes to school shootings and mass shootings. 2007 has been particularly bad for shootings in the USA and the year hasn't ended yet. Read more for why....

"Get tough on crime" laws such as "three strikes and you're out" and mandatory minimum sentencing are meant to deter potential criminal acts, but data suggests that they don't work.

Researchers from the University of FLorida believe that crime drama and crime exposes influence how we see crime. What's your perception?

It took some digging, but this article reveals where the 2008 presidential candidates stand on crime and gun control.

These are three amazing crime shows that are without comparison.

The increasing role that ISPs have in preventing Internet Crime.

There are two types of trace evidence which crime scene technicians collect at the beginning of an investigation, one of which is organic trace evidence, which refers to trace evidence that comes from a human or animal.

Violent crime is up in Hampton Roads, particularly in the area of home invasion.

Without a doubt, violent crimes are the most commonly committed offenses in America, mostly because it is such a broad term. A violent crime is any criminal offense that involves the use or threat of violence during its commission.

On the evening of January 6, 2007 two young lives were taken in one of the most horrific crimes this country has ever witnessed. The details of the crime scene, and the events that took place within, are far worse than anything Steven King could dream up.

This paper explores the link between crimes and economic development. Many theorist associate social factors more closely to crime rate than biological and physiological factors. Both industrialized and non-industrialized countries suffer from crime.

Crime and Punishment,

If your child has become violent, there are certain legal considerations that parents must observe. Read on to learn more.

Deterrence theory is based on the concept that, if the consequence of committing a crime outweighs the benefit of the crime itself, the individual will be deterred from committing the crime.

The effects of being a crime victim does not end when the crime is over. There are a number of after effects that can continue long-term among crime victims.

Certain characteristics may increase a person's chance of becoming a victim of crime.

Crime is a serious issue that affects everyone in society. It affects the victims, perpetrators and their families. Crime has increased drastically within the last decade. More prisons are being built around the world because there is not enough room to hold inmates.

In the recent months, despite all efforts, crime in our nation's capital continues to rise unchecked.

A breif survey of recently published and forthcoming crime novels.

This article provides instances of corporate crime.

The subject of ther book Devil's Knot were the West Memphis Three. But before becoming a true crime writer, she was and still is a journalist in Arkansas.

The common misconceptions of CSI vs CSI RL (Real Life) now has a technical term: The CSI Effect. This is not in all actuality a positive reality.

Trace evidence is one of the key aspects of investigating violent crimes. Read on to learn how it is collected, analyzed and applied during investigations.

With the advent of technology, as well as a general relaxation of morals in society, has led to a boom in white collar crime in the past several decades. In the interest of understanding this trend, theories behind white collar crime are analyzed in this research.

As a lover of all things CSI here are just a few of my suggestions for what should happen in the upcoming season.

As technology has evolved, and modern life has become more complicated, an increasing number of individuals are getting involved in what is called "White Collar" crime. This paper discusses the effects of the crime on society.

Our parents taught us never to believe everything we see on TV, but sometimes we have a difficult time separating fantasy from reality. Crime shows on TV are a prime example of this, and if the public believes what they see, future investigations could be compromised.

There was almost no crime in the country while the World Series was being played.

This opionated article is describing a recent incident that happened in P.G. County. Additionally, there are some statistics for the crime rate in this county for last year (2007).

A recently released study concluded that the past television season was the most violent. The problem with this study and others like it? They keep repeating the same conclusions and do not offer adequate, realistic solutions.

I was a cop on the street when the hate crime bills came into effect and memos from on high came down as to how they wanted us to pay special attention to it. I was instinctively against it on principle.

Some unrealistic things to watch for next time you see that favorite crime show.

The program studied schoolage children from pre-kindergarten through third grade and consisted of (on the children's part) intensive instruction in reading and math and frequent educational field trips.

A week before Memorial Day, the Bureau of Justice Statistics released findings from a study comparing veterans and nonveterans in prison during 2004. Vets are less likely to be there, but more likely to be sex offenders.

CSI, according to teachers, woke up many teens to an interest in science. CSI, and its sister series, CSI - Miami and CSI - New York, revolve around the jobs of crime scene investigators. Lots of biology, lots of forensics, and lots of interesting fun.

A violent crime was committed by Eddy 20 years ago. Has he paid the price?

The moment we walk out our doors, we are bombarded with the demands of the "real world." Violence is among us, and no one is immune to this disease.

Would the U.S become one of the most peaceful nations without black crimes? Would ethnic cleansings, child molestations, rape and other aggravated assaults against women and children be unheard of if women solely inhabited planet earth?

It would be interesting to take each of the existing theories and create a map showing where they converge, intersect or propel away from each other.

fast cars, girls, crime and more. what more could you want. This movie has it all

This article describes the mandates of the Clery Act and universities' inadequate reporting of campus crimes.

A Louisiana man has been committed in MO as a sexually violent predator for sodomizing a 12-year-old boy.

Cool heads prevail even though the crime scene is gruesome. But this isn't a scene from CBS's crime show CSI but an exercise in Central County Occupational Center's new Forensic Investigation class.

The CSI companion book features information about cast members and their comments on specific episodes. This gift idea is based on the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation show.

Read about crime that has not been heavily publicized, but is just as important.

Sleuths, investigators and detectives will get a chance to practice their skills with an interactive exhibit based upon the CBS hit TV series CSI:Crime Scene Investigation.

A 59-year-old has finally been committed as a sexually violent predator after he sodomized a 4-year-old boy.

Thanks to a combination of Chicago Police Department resources and the innovative folks at the nonprofit ChicagoCrime.org, crime rates in Chicago are remarkably accessible through a myraid of search tools.

Describes the relationship between drugs and crime.

Details and indicident involving violence and racism on a school bus in Maine in 2005 and discusses implications of same.

This past Saturday I attended a conference at a local College of Law exploring whether or not domestic violence should be prosecuted as a hate crime.

This paper explores some of the more common causes of juvenile crime and some lesser-known causes as well as statistics about juvenile crime and some hints and suggestions for what can be done about juvenile crime.

There are better ways to deal with crime than our current feminine approach.

Television violence has been blamed before for juvenile crime, but there's also another factor to worry about. This factor ties in with television and helps guide juveniles to violence too.