CSI Development

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    Lie Detector Test

    A Greek Physician developed the lie detector test after noticing how blood pressure changes when lying or telling the truth.
  • 300

    First Use of Fingerprint Identity

    First Use of Fingerprint Identity
    In China around 300 C.E. handprints were used to identify people who were punished for stealilng.
  • Nov 13, 1500

    First Autopsy

    First Autopsy
    Autopsies were officially used and conducted in the late 1500's.

  • Time of Death

    In the 1800's, time of death could be found by using body temperature.

  • Private Investigation

    First formation of a private investative agency.

  • Bullet Analysis

    The Metropolitan Police Service conduted bullet analysis around the year 1850.

  • First Modern Use of Fingerprints

    First Modern Use of Fingerprints
    In India and in 1858 was the first modern use of fingerprints for criminal investigation.

  • Boston Investigates Deaths by a Medical Examiner.

    Boston investigating deaths by medical examiners led to pathological investigations for violent crimes.

  • Establishment of First Forensic Lab

    Establishment of First Forensic Lab
    In 1923 located in Los Angeles, August Vollmer established the first forensic lab.

  • FBI develops NCIC

    FBI develops NCIC
    In 1965 the FBI developed the National Crime Information Center for data on wanted people and stolen things

  • Cration of Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs

    Cration of Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
    In 1968 was the creation of the Bureau of Narcotics and Drugs, later known as the DEA.