2007-08-30 16:04:23 · 18 answers · asked by wolflady 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
As a retired police officer I can say that in some cases the criminals are definitely getting more savvy about trace evidence, etc. However, having said that most criminals we deal with are not the sharpest knifes in the drawer so to speak.
Most people are smart enough to do no crimes that amount to anything in their lives. Some people will commit petty crimes their whole life and never progress to felonies.
Other people study the methods of the police, read up, become educated and try to become the most resourceful and cunning criminals they can possibly be. These are far and few between and it's probably a good thing for the public and the police.
I liked what one homicide detective said best, "the average homicide has about 20 things that can get you put in prison, if you are a total genius you may actually remember to take care of maybe 13 of them."
You can see it when Doctors, lawyers, clergymen and yes, even some bad cops do it. They still slip up and get caught. It really is pretty tough to commit "the perfect crime" unless you are talking something petty like vandalism.
2007-08-30 16:15:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Forensics was a new study when I was taking Medical Lab technology back at med school. I was at the morgue several times, lived in the lab, loved it.
I watch these programs, all to well knowing they're just movies but, depict lives of people that are accustomed to helping the public and the love of a job. You have to love your work, to stay in a lab all day, twelve hours under a mike, sometimes it takes half the night for your eyes to stop seeing double, the smells sometimes are carried with you into the kitchen and you can't eat.
When you do eat, certain smells and thoughts hamper your meals and you leave them, uneaten.
It takes a certain person dedicated to their love of work, to do this. Good luck
I have never heard of a person using their work as a model for the uncanny, they put to much into it and are to dedicated.
2007-08-30 22:15:02 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure that some do, however if they werent getting the info from Forensic Files, they'd be getting it online, in books, or on other tv shows.
2007-08-30 16:08:23 · answer #3 · answered by Somaesthesia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, and they also believe the people on the Jerry Springer show. Next time you're able to leisurely talk to a cop, ask him what kind of comments he gets from people who watch all those shows. It's amazing, (yet scary) what some people believe.
2007-08-30 16:11:19 · answer #4 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-08-30 16:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by Big Daddy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder the same thing....isn't that like helping someone that wants to commit a crime, do it better? I think it is interesting but sometimes I think that they may be giving out too much info.
2007-08-30 16:12:05 · answer #6 · answered by Lea 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find it educational but haven;t thought about just in case I need the info
2007-08-30 16:09:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah I do, it shows way too much information on how that stuff is done, I know if I was gonna whack someone I would watch that first to avoid any stupid mistakes
2007-08-30 16:13:16 · answer #8 · answered by darkgoddess5150 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, and at a younger age..It is like we advertise how to do things...sad situation..and there is always going to be someone who has to try it....thank you
2007-08-30 21:00:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know I do! If I ever decide to kill someone I wanna know what mistakes others did so I won't get caught.
2007-08-30 16:07:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋