Technology: Image Analysis

Category: Press Article Publication: Blue Line Magazine Aug/Sept 2022 Author: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin Summary: Although there was insufficient detail in the averaged image to clearly see the suspect’s hands, the suspect’s outline…
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The Shape of Intention

Category: Press Article Publication: BCPA Paralegal Press, Spring 2022, Vol. 53, Issue 1. Author: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin. Summary: A recent case involving a nighttime police shooting of a suspect illustrates how some relatively simple…
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The Rap Sheet on Restraints

Category: Press Article Publication: BCPA Paralegal Press, Winter 2022, Vol. 52, Issue 3. Authors: Olivia Hetland, Theodore E. Milner, Geoffrey T. Desmoulin. Summary: Handcuffs and other restraints are used to ensure the safety of…
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One Test is Worth a Thousand Expert Opinions

Category: Press Article Publication: BCPA Paralegal Press, Fall 2021, Volume 52, Issue 2 Summary:  In many violent encounters, witness testimonies are often incomplete, inaccurate or potentially biased; leaving experts to…
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Process for Accurate Injury Reconstruction in Forensic Investigations

Category: Press Article Publication: The Verdict, Issue 169, Summer 2021 Summary:  Forensic analysis that attempts to determine the cause of injury must frequently be performed with incomplete data. Consequently, a well-defined…
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Finding the Truth: Science of Violence

Category: Press Article Publication: BCPA Paralegal Press, Spring 2021 Summary:  GTD Scientific Inc. has developed a unique skill set to investigate violent encounters. Dr. Desmoulin has refined the process with his team…
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Puncturing a Castle Defense

Category: Press Article Publication: Force Science Institute, Force Science News, December 30, 2020 Summary: Cold case homicide investigations are challenging. A case was brought to GTD Scientific with a claim of self-defence…
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GTD Scientific Featured in the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s November 2020 Expert Witness Magazine

Category: Press Article Publication: Los Angeles County Bar Association's November 2020 Expert Witness "GTD Scientific Inc. has served as an expert witness in multiple California courts and has provided successful testimonies…
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GTD Scientific’s The Science of Violence® Courses Hit their Mark with Legal and Law Enforcement Professionals

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Proving (or Disproving) Use-of-Force Narratives

Category: Press Article Publication: BCPA Spring 2020 "When police officers lawfully respond to deadly threats, their money, reputation, and freedom still hinge on whether society believes their version of events. Dr. Geoffrey Desmoulin,…
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Magnitude and Duration: How Science Measures Use of Force from BodyCam Video

Category: Press Article Publication: Force Science Institute "Editor’s Note: Knowing how hard an officer hit somebody with a baton and for how long can be critical questions in a use of force case. Join Dr. Geoffrey Desmoulin,…
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Computer Simulations and Use of Force Investigations

Category: Press Article Publication: Force Science Institute "Editor’s Note: When officers lawfully respond to deadly threats, their money, reputation, and freedom still hinge on whether society believes their version of…
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