May 2002

Features

• Putting the pieces together
How law enforcement uses facial recognition to identify suspects

• Faster and cheaper DNA analysis?
Denver researchers aim to improve mitochondrial DNA typing

• Linking crimes, linking criminals
A look at link analysis software on the market

• Small fry robots becoming big law enforcement deal
Robots are ideal for certain police work: they don’t take breaks or get tired, they’re immune to stress, and they’re expendable

• Night Vision & Surveillance Showcase

• Electronic intercepts becoming disconnected
Digital telecommunications services are impending law enforcement’s efforts to conduct court-authorized wiretaps

• Watches that keep time and more
Tips for choosing a timepiece that’s right for you

• Drug-facilitated sexual assault
Rohypnol, the new rave in rape

• Drug and Alcohol Testing Showcase

Columns

• Investigations Technology
Suspects can’t hide their lying eyes with EyeCheck

• Computer Technology
Invent a risk assessment program

• Investigations Technology
Hendheld metal detection and the law

• ComputerTechnology
Analyzing the hidden patterns in call records

• Managing in the Millennium
The new commander - problems & solutions

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