Access to Experts
Since CIRC is part of Russell Sage College, it allows access to a whole institution of various experts who can assist on a case if needed. For instance, access to forensic entomologists analyzing maggots collected; field biologists to assist on locating a dumpsite by assessing the ecological change of an area; forensic anthropologists to assist on clandestine graves.
Not only does an academic institution provide a network of experts, but the institutions also offer access to facilities that can be used for interviews, meetings, and access to technology. Beyond the faculty from Russell Sage, Dr. Kunkle and Dr. Lane have developed other networks for consultation, including:
CIRC also has connections for consulting with the Division of Criminal Justice Services (such as forensic services and missing persons), New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, New York State Crime Lab, New York State Police, New York State Archives, Office of the Attorney General, FBI, and other agencies.
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The CIRC believes that crime is a multi-disciplinary phenomenon which requires the respectful collaboration of many people, ranging from practical applications to academics.