MODERN CRIMINALISTIC METHODS

Abstract

Criminalistic science uses scientific methods used in other scientific disciplines, but adapted to the specific needs of criminal investigation. Criminalistics also uses methods that are designed to be used exclusively for criminalistic purposes. Thus, methods of identifying persons by papillary line analysis, handwriting analysis using graphological methods, odor analysis, scene accident photography with stereo graphometry, comparative trace analysis with comparative microscope, photo robot creation software, and many other methods are applied in criminal investigations. However, new methods are being developed to improve the work of criminalists who work in the field of investigating, inspecting, alibi determination, tracing and material evidence for pre-trial and court proceedings, as well as other operational-tactical measures and investigative actions. Practical field work also applies methods of profiling persons, application of modern technological means of tracking persons and situations, such as drones, which are also used in criminal intelligence, methods of detection lies, etc. The authors of the paper analyze contemporary criminalistic methods with particular reference to their application in practical work when undertaking measures and activities within the framework of criminalistic methodology. Namely, in the process of elimination of crimes, special attention is paid to detection, proving, and clarification of crimes. Particularly important in this part are the criminalistic methods that answer the nine golden questions of criminalistic, and reveal the perpetrators. Key words: criminology, methods, investigations, traces, analysis, etc.