In this chapter, we will first explain the current means of comparing faces used by forensic
science laboratories. It is a nonautomated process performed by forensic examiners and has …

Facial identification by forensic examiners is a core component of criminal investigations
and convictions. These identifications are often done in challenging circumstances that …

The improvements of automatic face recognition during the last 2 decades have disclosed
new applications like border control and camera surveillance. A new application field is …

Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems, digital cameras, webcams and mobile devices
are the source of a burgeoning number of facial images used in criminal investigations and …

Forensic Facial Identification “A broad view of contemporary eyewitness research in both
traditional and emerging areas. The international cast of contributors particularly highlights …

The chapter provides practical recommendations for best practice of facial identification
based on the current state of scientific knowledge and established procedure. Before …

Simple Summary Facial identification is an emerging field in forensic anthropology, largely
due to the rise in closed circuit television presence worldwide, yet there is little published …

Digital image evidence is now widely available from criminal investigations and surveillance
operations, often captured by security and surveillance CCTV. This has resulted in a …

Forensic facial comparison (FFC) is a scientific technique used to link suspects to a crime
scene based on the analysis of photos or video recordings from that scene. While basic …

This chapter discusses practical methods of facial recognition and imagery analysis used in
support of the judicial system.“Imagery” is a generic term for pictures. It comprises wave …