Optimization and standardization of procedures in Forensic Identification: A methodology for description and coding of tattoos in Mexico

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q2 MEDICINE, LEGAL

Science & Justice Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI:10.1016/j.scijus.2024.06.001

Laura Corrales Blanco, Jorge Alfredo Gómez Valdés

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Abstract

Tattoos serve as a valuable tool for identification. In the forensic context, it is vital to establish a systematic approach for documenting tattoo-related information to facilitate efficient and fast comparisons, especially in postmortem cases. Despite some countries failing to recognize the potential significance of tattoos, this study presents a methodological framework for gathering comprehensive data on this form of body modification. This article presents the results of an investigation made in Mexico during 2019–2022. The proposed methodology introduces a systematic and distinct classification system tailored to the country in which it will be implemented. The proposal is accompanied by applying the methodology in a Forensic Medical Service (SEMEFO) in Mexico for a week to test its effectiveness and speed under high workloads and stressful conditions. The novelty of this article lies in emphasizing the need for established, replicable, and homologous methodologies for tattoo codification. Additionally, it presents a more in-depth codification, where the details of the tattoos to be classified are thoroughly analyzed.

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法医鉴定程序的优化和标准化：墨西哥纹身描述和编码方法

纹身是鉴定身份的重要工具。在法医鉴定方面，建立一个记录纹身相关信息的系统方法至关重要，这有助于进行高效、快速的比较，尤其是在尸检案件中。尽管一些国家没有认识到纹身的潜在意义，但本研究提出了一个方法框架，用于收集有关这种身体修饰形式的全面数据。本文介绍了 2019-2022 年期间在墨西哥进行的一项调查的结果。所建议的方法引入了一个系统而独特的分类系统，该系统是为即将实施该方法的国家量身定制的。在提出建议的同时，该方法还在墨西哥的一家法医服务机构（SEMEFO）进行了为期一周的应用，以测试其在高工作量和高压力条件下的有效性和速度。本文的新颖之处在于强调了纹身编码需要成熟、可复制和同源的方法。此外，本文还介绍了一种更深入的编纂方法，即对待分类纹身的细节进行彻底分析。

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Science & Justice 医学-病理学

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4.20

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15.80%

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审稿时长

81 days

期刊介绍： Science & Justice provides a forum to promote communication and publication of original articles, reviews and correspondence on subjects that spark debates within the Forensic Science Community and the criminal justice sector. The journal provides a medium whereby all aspects of applying science to legal proceedings can be debated and progressed. Science & Justice is published six times a year, and will be of interest primarily to practising forensic scientists and their colleagues in related fields. It is chiefly concerned with the publication of formal scientific papers, in keeping with its international learned status, but will not accept any article describing experimentation on animals which does not meet strict ethical standards. Promote communication and informed debate within the Forensic Science Community and the criminal justice sector. To promote the publication of learned and original research findings from all areas of the forensic sciences and by so doing to advance the profession. To promote the publication of case based material by way of case reviews. To promote the publication of conference proceedings which are of interest to the forensic science community. To provide a medium whereby all aspects of applying science to legal proceedings can be debated and progressed. To appeal to all those with an interest in the forensic sciences.