QPM Sunday Lecture 28/07
Photography to Detect Bloodstains in Crime Scenes
Sunday, July 28 – 11am
Infrared photography is a method of optical enhancement that can be used for forensic purposes. It enables a person to see by means of an image, what they would not be able to see with the naked eye. There are many forensic applications for infrared photography including fingerprint analysis, the detection and analysis of gunshot residue, document examination and bloodstain pattern analysis.
Sergeant Melissa Bell of the Scientific Section and, Senior Constable Kathryn Denny of the Photographic Section will present “Photography to Detect Bloodstains in Crime Scenes”, to discuss how blood is crucial evidence for obtaining DNA and reconstructing bloodletting events at crime scenes. When blood is deposited on dark coloured clothing and items it cannot be seen with the naked eye which significantly hinders forensic examinations.
During the talk Sergeant Bell and Senior Constable Denny, will outline the basics of infrared photography, how it is used to image bloodstains on dark coloured surfaces and items and the benefits of infrared photograph to forensic examinations. They will also speak about recent research that has been conducted in infrared photography, by the Photographic Section and Major Crime Unit.
The one-and-a-half hour presentation will begin at 11am on Sunday, July 28 and will provide educational and up-to-date content suitable for any audience.
The Museum opens its doors to the public on the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm from February to November in addition to the standard Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm opening hours. Monthly Sunday openings feature guest speakers from across the historical and crime-solving spectrums.
PLEASE NOTE: The Police Museum will open Sunday, July 28 from 10am to 3pm, and is located on the ground floor of Police Headquarters, 200 Roma Street, Brisbane.
