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Lie Detector Test
A Greek Physician developed the lie detector test after noticing how blood pressure changes when lying or telling the truth. -
300
First Use of Fingerprint Identity
In China around 300 C.E. handprints were used to identify people who were punished for stealilng. -
Nov 13, 1500
First Autopsy
Autopsies were officially used and conducted in the late 1500's. -
Time of Death
In the 1800's, time of death could be found by using body temperature. -
Private Investigation
First formation of a private investative agency. -
Bullet Analysis
The Metropolitan Police Service conduted bullet analysis around the year 1850. -
First Modern Use of Fingerprints
In India and in 1858 was the first modern use of fingerprints for criminal investigation. -
Boston Investigates Deaths by a Medical Examiner.
Boston investigating deaths by medical examiners led to pathological investigations for violent crimes. -
Establishment of First Forensic Lab
In 1923 located in Los Angeles, August Vollmer established the first forensic lab. -
FBI develops NCIC
In 1965 the FBI developed the National Crime Information Center for data on wanted people and stolen things -
Cration of Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
In 1968 was the creation of the Bureau of Narcotics and Drugs, later known as the DEA.
