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Image Averaging and Shape Recognition in Forensic Analysis of Video Evidence

Category: Scientific Publication 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…
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The Dangers of After-Market Police Accessories

Category: 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…
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Pork Ribs Used to Simulate Human Chest to Determine Force Needed for Fatal Sword Attack

Category: 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…
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Catching Bullets is Easier Than You Think

Category: 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…
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Handcuff Pressure and Risk of Superficial Radial Nerve Injury

Category: Publication 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…
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Multi-Disciplinary Approach to a Use-of-Force Investigation: Case Study

Category: Scientific Publication 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…
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Puncturing a Castle Defence: Injury Biomechanics Solution to a Homicide Investigation Case Study

Category: Scientific Publication 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…
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Digital Playground for Investigators

Category: 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…
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Handcuff Neuropathy

Category: 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…
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Modeling Human Movement and Mechanics: Thoracic Cage

Category: Publication. 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…
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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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