
Scientific publications and press articles


Image Averaging and Shape Recognition in Forensic Analysis of Video Evidence
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Publication: Int. J. Forensic Engineering, 2023
Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Marc-André Nolette, Theodore E. Milner
Summary: Averaging of raw images obtained from single frames of a body-worn camera…

The Dangers of After-Market Police Accessories
Press and Upcoming NewsCategory: Press Article
Publication: Blue Line Magazine, July/August 2023
Author: Geoffrey Desmoulin
Summary: While many departments do not object to the use of aftermarket products, the case of a recent officer-involved shooting…

Pork Ribs Used to Simulate Human Chest to Determine Force Needed for Fatal Sword Attack
Press and Upcoming NewsCategory: Press Article
Publication: Calgary Herald, Apr 24, 2023
Author: Kevin Martin
Summary: Geoffrey Desmoulin, an expert in injury biomechanics, testified he conducted testing using the sword murder suspect Michael Elendu used…

Catching Bullets is Easier Than You Think
Press and Upcoming NewsCategory: Press Article
Publication: BCPA Paralegal Press, Winter 2023, Vol. 53, Issue 3
Author: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin
Summary: When bullets are stopped by an object, they typically incur large amounts of deformation. This is why…

Handcuff Pressure and Risk of Superficial Radial Nerve Injury
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Publication: Journal of Forensic Biomechanics, Vol. 13 Iss. 6 No: 1000410
Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Olivia Hetland, Benjamin W. Hollins, Theodore E. Milner
Summary: Neuropathy of the superficial radial nerve…

Multi-Disciplinary Approach to a Use-of-Force Investigation: Case Study
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Publication: Int. J. Forensic Engineering, 2022
Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Marc-André Nolette, David M. Blake
Summary: Investigating a violent encounter can be a complicated endeavour as evidence…

Puncturing a Castle Defence: Injury Biomechanics Solution to a Homicide Investigation Case Study
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Publication: Int. J. Forensic Engineering, 2022
Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Marc-André Nolette, Kevin Bird
Summary: In the wake of a homicide, investigators were confronted with a castle doctrine…

Digital Playground for Investigators
Press and Upcoming NewsCategory: Press Article
Publication: BCPA Paralegal Press, Fall 2022, Vol. 53, Issue 2.
Author: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin.
Summary: Technology enables us to digitally recreate the scene of an incident to help us understand the activity…

Handcuff Neuropathy
Press and Upcoming NewsCategory: Press Article
Publication: TLABC The Verdict Issue 174, Fall 2022.
Author: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin.
Summary: While handcuffs provide the control necessary to ensure the overall safety of both the detainee and the arresting…

Modeling Human Movement and Mechanics: Thoracic Cage
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Publication: Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal, Volume 55, Issue 2 (2022).
Authors: Theodore Milner, Geoffrey Desmoulin.
Summary: The ability of forensic investigation to pinpoint the mechanism of injury…

Technology: Image Analysis
Press and Upcoming NewsCategory: 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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