Forensic Art Services

Programs that use the skills of artists to create hand drawn and computer generated images that aid in the identification, apprehension or conviction of criminal offenders or help to locate and/or identify unknown deceased individuals or people who are missing. Specific techniques include composite drawing, two and three dimensional facial reconstruction, image enhancement (e.g., adding mustaches, eyeglasses, wigs or other features to the image of a person), image comparison and age progression. Forensic artists may also produce images such as court-ready crime scene sketches that can be used for prosecution purposes; wanted posters; photo lineup materials; and demonstrative evidence such as flowcharts, graphs and other courtroom presentations.