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Practical options for using infrared cameras for discovering heat traces in criminal studies

Author(s): Renata Staszel, Małgorzata Wojtarowicz, Justyna Kotkowska, Paweł Zając
Subject(s): Criminology
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM

Summary/Abstract: The use of infrared cameras (thermal vision) as a contact-free method of lie detection is a subject as controversial as interesting, which can be attested by recently conducted studies. The article introduces the subject, explains the basic notions, and provides a historical outline. The studies mentioned in the article give hope for a more extensive application of infrared cameras for future lie detection. Certainly, possibility of remote observation of a subject, especially without the subject being aware, may result in problems of ethical and legal nature. What appears a crucial option in this area, however, is the possibility of combining such a test with polygraph examination.

  • Issue Year: 13/2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 109-120
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish