Over the last 3-5 years, videos and DNA have greatly impacted forensic artists. In my opinion, it’s because investigators have less confidence in eyewitness identification as they become more reliant on positive ID evidence. It also doesn’t help that many police officers are leaving the profession and in their hasted to leave, they don’t always…
DetailsOver the last year our newsletters have covered my thoughts about forensic facial imaging and its importance to law enforcement as an investigative/forensic tool. Now, it’s time to stop talking and time to start sketching! Because you have waited so patiently, we are rewarding your patience with a live workshop. Creating Digital Faces for Law…
DetailsHello Everyone!, I hope you all enjoyed a peaceful holiday season. With the new year in full-swing, it’s time to get back to work. Here at SketchCop® Solutions we’re busy building upon what we started in 2018 with the launch of the SketchCop® Academy. The idea to launch the academy was born through the many…
DetailsHappy Holidays and Happy New Year everyone! With the holidays quickly closing in, we’ll keep this month’s newsletter short and sweet. So, in the spirit of the holiday time crunch, let’s do a quick year-end review. SketchCop® Online Academy started about a year ago with zero students and zero newsletter subscribers. Thanks to your support,…
DetailsLast month, I travelled to Ghana at the invitation of Dr. Richmond Afoakwah, Department Head of the University of Cape Coast’s Department of Forensic Sciences. The university has built a robust program they continue to improve upon with help from the government and numerous grants. So far, they have built a well-stocked lab with equipment…
DetailsHave you ever woke up in the middle of the night with a great idea? Only to forget later because you fell back asleep without jotting it down? Maybe you did write your idea down or sketched it out. But when you sat down to flesh it out, you froze because you don’t know how,…
DetailsWhen I began my career as a forensic artist, the only tools I had was a #2 pencil, a sheet of cheap bond paper and a strong will to succeed. Back then, I knew nothing about cognitive interviewing, facial identification catalogs, victimology or the value of networking. I was a ‘street cop’ who viewed my…
DetailsThe concept of using facial composite assembly systems to create criminal composites is not new. Over the years, it’s been a hard-sell for companies who dabbled in the technology and tried to market their creations to law enforcement. In my opinion, facial composite assembly systems, whether mechanical, or software-driven, fell short because forensic artists were…
DetailsAfter years of endlessly sharpening pencils and breathing eraser dust, I’ve discovered a tool that’s made me a better artist. The funny thing is, it’s not much different than a pencil and in the user’s hand, works magic. Why? Because it’s digital Let me take you back, nearly 40 years ago when I first became…
DetailsMany of you have seen the name, SketchCop® Solutions bouncing around the internet. This month, I thought I would share the meaning of the title, our logo and what it represents. Brand establishment is important to companies and individuals. This includes my company – SketchCop® Solutions, Inc. We are a California-based corporation that provides forensic…
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