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Forensic Science
Reports outline forensic science study findings from University of Copenhagen
November 1st, 2008
"Recordings from video surveillance systems. are used as evidence front crime scenes. It would be useful to perform comparisons between disguised perpetrators and Suspects based on their gait," researchers in Copenhagen, Denmark report. "We applied functional anatomical and biomechanical knowledge to analyze the gait of perpetrators, as recorded on surveillance video. Using a structured checklist, which addresses the single body segments during gait, we were able to give a statement concerning the gait patterns. Characteristic parameters were, e.g., varus instability in the knee at heel strike, and larger lateral flexion of the spinal column to one side than the other....
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-11-01)
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