Wesco Servamus September 2024
When Moegamat Yusuf Isaacs from Ottery in Cape Town kidnapped and murdered his neighbour’s granddaughter, eight-year-old Sasha-Leigh Crook, who was visiting her grandparents for the holidays in July 2003, he did not realise that tyre tracks would link him to her murder.
Newsletter March 2024
Featuring:
* A shout out from Wessie van der Westhuizen.
* Did you know?
* In-house training info not to miss.
* Letter from chairman David Lekota.
* Topic of the month: Information on crime scenes, when SAPS take control – by Servamus.
Newsletter June 2024
Featuring:
* A shout out from Lucas Visser.
* What’s new?
* Meet Johan Fourie, a Collision Reconstructionist.
* Meet our new Private Investigator, Sarel Botha.
* Topic of the month: Vehicle collisions – Vehicle Roadworthiness.
* Info on Online courses.
Newsletter May 2024
Featuring:
* A shout out from Frans v d Merwe, Director Training & Forensic Specialist.
* What’s new?
* Future endeavours.
* Topic of the month
Can forensic science determine whether a person was pushed or fell from a height?
* Article: Human Trafficking by Laurie Pieters-James.
Wesco Servamus May 2024
Recording a crime scene is a skill that
involves creating a precise replica of the
crime scene, for the benefit of the court or
aiding in an investigation. This process is
crucial for solving a case and the successful
conviction of offenders. Accuracy is paramount, as the effectiveness of an investigation hinges on the thorough and meticulous processing of the crime scene.
Wesco Servamus April 2024
Email Us Call Us X Wesco’s Servamus Article April 2024 At Wesco Forensic Services, we are dedicated to providing expert forensic solutions to support the criminal justice system. With over 100 years of combined experience, our team specializes in various forensic disciplines, including firearm analysis, tool mark comparisons, DNA profiling, bloodstain pattern analysis, fingerprinting, and […]
Wesco Servamus March 2024
Upon the arrival of the SAPS at a crime
scene, the first responder, whether a neighbourhood watch member, private security
officer or civilian, will hand over the scene with all pertinent information about the scene to the first police member who arrives on the scene. This is typically a VISPOL (uniformed) member from a local police station.
Wesco Servamus February 2024
A professional approach towards crime scenes is crucial due to the unique natuire of each incident. While it is impossible to create a one-size-fits-all approach, establishing guidelines is essential for managing situations professionally.
Wesco Servamus January 2024
In the intricate world of criminal justice, a crime is decribed as behaviour punishable as a public offense.
Terminal Ballistics in Practice: Real-World Applications and Forensic Case Studies
Discover the real-world applications of terminal ballistics in forensic science. This article covers practical case studies and how terminal ballistics principles are applied in real forensic investigations, providing a practical understanding of its role in criminal analysis.