Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Interview with FBI - Tampa Spokesman Dave Couvertier
February 5, 2009
Criminalistics Class
Professor Hunnicutt
Marlene Hoenig, Student Report
February 5, 2009
When does the FBI get involved?
A phone interview with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Tampa spokesman Dave Couvertier revealed the FBI is in a new era of investigation and enforcement. The threat of national security since 911 has increased and heightened the concern and welfare for our country. The FBI plays a major role in this. The FBI has over 400 classifications of investigations including but is not limited to white collar crimes, civil rights issues, gang related activities, cybercrime, kidnapping, and bank robberies.
The FBI is the largest and leading investigation agency in the United States, part of the Department of Justice, under the Attorney General’s Office. The FBI also houses the largest forensic laboratory in the world.
Dave Couvertier said their most recent and biggest case this year, which ranks second only to the Presidential inauguration, was the Super Bowl. They started work one week before the Super Bowl event; which includes constant 24 hour round the clock intelligence gathering, surveillance, information gathering, working together with over 20 government agencies, including Homeland Security. FBI, bomb squads, systems and crime analysts’, agents and office personnel all gather to insure the event is threat free, before during and one day after the event.
Couvertier said the FBI has a great working relationship with local law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Florida. There are three field offices in Florida, Jacksonville, covering the northern portion of the state, Tampa, covers Central Florida and Miami which handles the southern portion of the state. When asked when and how they get involved in local cases, Couvertier explained that whenever it is apparent a kidnapping has occurred either through physical or testimonial evidence, the FBI is called to the scene. If it is a case of a missing person there is a 24 hour waiting period unless it is a child of “tender years”, (usually under age 12). If this is the case, the waiting period is waived and they are on the job, working parallel with the local law enforcement agency.”If we get a call, the FBI is there. This is our job. Our agents take our work very seriously as do the other law enforcement agencies,” said Couvertier. “If we know from the start it’s a kidnapping, we will be immediately get involved in the case. We work together to get the best results possible, for any given situation,” says Couvertier.
Couvertier is the spokesman for the FBI in the recent kidnapping of the Lakeland pilot, Robert Arthur Wiles, reported a ransom note was found. This is an unusual case for the FBI because a ransom note was sent. According to statistics and the FBI spokesman, ransom notes are very rare in the United State. This fact makes the Lakeland case unusual as well as other clues in the note, which might reveal information not being released by the Bureau.
This is a “new era” for law enforcement, military and national security personnel. The job requirements, investigation techniques, required network of communication which is needed, weighs heavy upon the shoulders and the hearts of the FBI, and other law enforcement and security agencies, military and government leaders. We are living in a global society where safety, security and attention are always in a heightened state. Closing Couvertier said, “We must stay at attention at all times. Sometimes it difficult to sleep at night, hoping you didn’t miss something.”
Criminalistics Class
Professor Hunnicutt
Marlene Hoenig, Student Report
February 5, 2009
When does the FBI get involved?
A phone interview with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Tampa spokesman Dave Couvertier revealed the FBI is in a new era of investigation and enforcement. The threat of national security since 911 has increased and heightened the concern and welfare for our country. The FBI plays a major role in this. The FBI has over 400 classifications of investigations including but is not limited to white collar crimes, civil rights issues, gang related activities, cybercrime, kidnapping, and bank robberies.
The FBI is the largest and leading investigation agency in the United States, part of the Department of Justice, under the Attorney General’s Office. The FBI also houses the largest forensic laboratory in the world.
Dave Couvertier said their most recent and biggest case this year, which ranks second only to the Presidential inauguration, was the Super Bowl. They started work one week before the Super Bowl event; which includes constant 24 hour round the clock intelligence gathering, surveillance, information gathering, working together with over 20 government agencies, including Homeland Security. FBI, bomb squads, systems and crime analysts’, agents and office personnel all gather to insure the event is threat free, before during and one day after the event.
Couvertier said the FBI has a great working relationship with local law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Florida. There are three field offices in Florida, Jacksonville, covering the northern portion of the state, Tampa, covers Central Florida and Miami which handles the southern portion of the state. When asked when and how they get involved in local cases, Couvertier explained that whenever it is apparent a kidnapping has occurred either through physical or testimonial evidence, the FBI is called to the scene. If it is a case of a missing person there is a 24 hour waiting period unless it is a child of “tender years”, (usually under age 12). If this is the case, the waiting period is waived and they are on the job, working parallel with the local law enforcement agency.”If we get a call, the FBI is there. This is our job. Our agents take our work very seriously as do the other law enforcement agencies,” said Couvertier. “If we know from the start it’s a kidnapping, we will be immediately get involved in the case. We work together to get the best results possible, for any given situation,” says Couvertier.
Couvertier is the spokesman for the FBI in the recent kidnapping of the Lakeland pilot, Robert Arthur Wiles, reported a ransom note was found. This is an unusual case for the FBI because a ransom note was sent. According to statistics and the FBI spokesman, ransom notes are very rare in the United State. This fact makes the Lakeland case unusual as well as other clues in the note, which might reveal information not being released by the Bureau.
This is a “new era” for law enforcement, military and national security personnel. The job requirements, investigation techniques, required network of communication which is needed, weighs heavy upon the shoulders and the hearts of the FBI, and other law enforcement and security agencies, military and government leaders. We are living in a global society where safety, security and attention are always in a heightened state. Closing Couvertier said, “We must stay at attention at all times. Sometimes it difficult to sleep at night, hoping you didn’t miss something.”
When does the FBI get involved?
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Press Room - Headline ...
... WHEN KIDS GO MISSING ... clear, before we get involved there doesn’t ... cases when the
FBI determines an investigation ... the Milwaukee case, two missing ...
www.fbi.gov/page2/june06/card_teams061606.htm - 23k
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Inside the FBI
... domestic terrorism. How does this fit in ... those that are involved in material support ... the
Backfire case, I think the ... going to get their hands ... at www.fbi.gov for ...
www.fbi.gov/inside/archive/inside112108.htm - 30k
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www.fbi.gov/ucr/faqs.htm - 20k
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Press Room - Headline ...
... immediately, just in case. ... about the scene. What does the coordinator see ... determines
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www.fbi.gov/page2/march07/wmd030507.htm - 29k
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Crimes Against Children - ...
... clear, before we get involved there does NOT ... and the child does NOT have to ... cases when
the FBI determines an investigation ... 18.) If a case is warranted ...
www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/cac/kidnap.htm - 24k
Washington Field Office - FBI - Northern Virginia Public ...
... in a recent case in Arizona ... a potential terrorist get through? What ... crimes are involved
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washingtondc.fbi.gov/virginia_corruption.htm - 35k
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Amerithrax: Linguistic/ ...
... has helped the FBI solve high profile ... writing in lower case lettering. ... area; however,
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www.fbi.gov/anthrax/amerithrax.htm - 24k
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Security Clearance Process ...
... describes the process involved in applying and ... Q: How long does it normally take ... goal
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www.fbi.gov/clearance/securityclearance.htm - 23k
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Press Room - Headline ...
... That's when we got involved. The representative called the ... in London…who turned the
case over to Agent Fleming ... glad he didn't get away with it ... Does this kind of ...
www.fbi.gov/page2/june07/idtheft061807.htm - 28k
... WHEN KIDS GO MISSING ... clear, before we get involved there doesn’t ... cases when the
FBI determines an investigation ... the Milwaukee case, two missing ...
www.fbi.gov/page2/june06/card_teams061606.htm - 23k
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Inside the FBI
... domestic terrorism. How does this fit in ... those that are involved in material support ... the
Backfire case, I think the ... going to get their hands ... at www.fbi.gov for ...
www.fbi.gov/inside/archive/inside112108.htm - 30k
Federal Bureau of Investigation National Incident-based ...
... where criminality is involved, drug/narcotics offenses ... better make a case to acquire ... Summary
system does not. The ... can I get NIBRS information? ... at www.fbi.gov/ucr ...
www.fbi.gov/ucr/faqs.htm - 20k
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Press Room - Headline ...
... immediately, just in case. ... about the scene. What does the coordinator see ... determines
what additional FBI resources—if any ... team would get involved if a ...
www.fbi.gov/page2/march07/wmd030507.htm - 29k
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Crimes Against Children - ...
... clear, before we get involved there does NOT ... and the child does NOT have to ... cases when
the FBI determines an investigation ... 18.) If a case is warranted ...
www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/cac/kidnap.htm - 24k
Washington Field Office - FBI - Northern Virginia Public ...
... in a recent case in Arizona ... a potential terrorist get through? What ... crimes are involved
in public ... Call the FBI's Northern Virginia ... the allegation. Does public ...
washingtondc.fbi.gov/virginia_corruption.htm - 35k
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Amerithrax: Linguistic/ ...
... has helped the FBI solve high profile ... writing in lower case lettering. ... area; however,
this does not necessarily mean ... he will get even with ... he is involved in a ...
www.fbi.gov/anthrax/amerithrax.htm - 24k
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Security Clearance Process ...
... describes the process involved in applying and ... Q: How long does it normally take ... goal
of the FBI to complete the ... for each individual case will vary depending ...
www.fbi.gov/clearance/securityclearance.htm - 23k
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Press Room - Headline ...
... That's when we got involved. The representative called the ... in London…who turned the
case over to Agent Fleming ... glad he didn't get away with it ... Does this kind of ...
www.fbi.gov/page2/june07/idtheft061807.htm - 28k
FBI - What do they investigate?
FBI PAGE
The very heart of FBI operations lies in our investigations—which serve, as our mission states, "to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats and to enforce the criminal laws of the United States." We currently have jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal law, and you can find the major ones below, grouped within our three national security priorities and our five criminal priorities. Also visit our Intelligence program site, which underpins and informs all our investigative programs.
National Security Priorities Criminal Priorities
1. Counterterrorism
• International Terrorism
• Domestic Terrorism
• Weapons of Mass Destruction
2. Counterintelligence
• Counterespionage
• Counterproliferation
• Economic Espionage
3. Cyber Crime
• Computer Intrusions
• Online Predators
• Piracy/Intellectual Property Theft
• Internet Fraud
4. Public Corruption
• Government Fraud
• Election Fraud
• Foreign Corrupt Practices
5. Civil Rights
• Hate Crime
• Human Trafficking
• Color of Law
• Freedom of Access to Clinics
6. Organized Crime
• Italian Mafia/LCN
• Eurasian
• Balkan
• Middle Eastern
• Asian
• African
• Sports Bribery
7. White-Collar Crime
• Antitrust
• Bankruptcy Fraud
• Corporate/Securities Fraud
• Health Care Fraud
• Identity Theft
• Insurance Fraud
• Money Laundering
• Mortgage Fraud
• Telemarketing Fraud
• More White-Collar Frauds
8. Major Thefts/Violent Crime
• Art Theft
• Cargo Theft
• Crimes Against Children
• Cruise Ship Crime
• Indian Country Crime
• Jewelry and Gems Theft
• Retail Theft
• Vehicle Theft
• Violent Gangs
The very heart of FBI operations lies in our investigations—which serve, as our mission states, "to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats and to enforce the criminal laws of the United States." We currently have jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal law, and you can find the major ones below, grouped within our three national security priorities and our five criminal priorities. Also visit our Intelligence program site, which underpins and informs all our investigative programs.
National Security Priorities Criminal Priorities
1. Counterterrorism
• International Terrorism
• Domestic Terrorism
• Weapons of Mass Destruction
2. Counterintelligence
• Counterespionage
• Counterproliferation
• Economic Espionage
3. Cyber Crime
• Computer Intrusions
• Online Predators
• Piracy/Intellectual Property Theft
• Internet Fraud
4. Public Corruption
• Government Fraud
• Election Fraud
• Foreign Corrupt Practices
5. Civil Rights
• Hate Crime
• Human Trafficking
• Color of Law
• Freedom of Access to Clinics
6. Organized Crime
• Italian Mafia/LCN
• Eurasian
• Balkan
• Middle Eastern
• Asian
• African
• Sports Bribery
7. White-Collar Crime
• Antitrust
• Bankruptcy Fraud
• Corporate/Securities Fraud
• Health Care Fraud
• Identity Theft
• Insurance Fraud
• Money Laundering
• Mortgage Fraud
• Telemarketing Fraud
• More White-Collar Frauds
8. Major Thefts/Violent Crime
• Art Theft
• Cargo Theft
• Crimes Against Children
• Cruise Ship Crime
• Indian Country Crime
• Jewelry and Gems Theft
• Retail Theft
• Vehicle Theft
• Violent Gangs
Notes for Lab Test February 5th, Criminalistics Class
Review for Lab exam Criminilistics – Professor Hunnicut
Chemistry – pH = Acid 7↓ base 7↑
Functional group Molecule
Be able to answer questions like those on pages 1-11
Measurement
Know Basic units of metric change from one metric unit to antother
(ie. ml→cc, cm →mm, g→kg
cc stands for cubic centimeters
Measure block, etc. foot to height formula,
Know Terms
SA
VOL
WT
DENSITY
DENSITY of H2O
Microscope Parts of total magnification
Size of object
Working Distance
Depth of vision
How to focus
How to put up
DFV
Bones
Skull
Pelvis
Femur
Humerus
Anterior – Front
Posterior – Back
Proximal – Close
Distal – Distant
Superior – Top
Inferior – Bottom
Know how to determine height, age, sex, race, age
Know how to use protractor & Calipers
Sciotic notch
Pubic Angle
Occipital
Nuccal Crest
Mandible
Nasal Index
Length of Femur
Bicondular Width
Male and Female Pelvis
Know all pieces of equipment used (see materials list)
Be able to use protractor, caliper (both kinds)
Chemistry – pH = Acid 7↓ base 7↑
Functional group Molecule
Be able to answer questions like those on pages 1-11
Measurement
Know Basic units of metric change from one metric unit to antother
(ie. ml→cc, cm →mm, g→kg
cc stands for cubic centimeters
Measure block, etc. foot to height formula,
Know Terms
SA
VOL
WT
DENSITY
DENSITY of H2O
Microscope Parts of total magnification
Size of object
Working Distance
Depth of vision
How to focus
How to put up
DFV
Bones
Skull
Pelvis
Femur
Humerus
Anterior – Front
Posterior – Back
Proximal – Close
Distal – Distant
Superior – Top
Inferior – Bottom
Know how to determine height, age, sex, race, age
Know how to use protractor & Calipers
Sciotic notch
Pubic Angle
Occipital
Nuccal Crest
Mandible
Nasal Index
Length of Femur
Bicondular Width
Male and Female Pelvis
Know all pieces of equipment used (see materials list)
Be able to use protractor, caliper (both kinds)
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