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"keep your eyes open for an upcoming episode of John Wlash' Americas Most Wanted" will be featuring my sketch of Abott(robocop)Bearga, US Marshals most wanted fugitive!" (Link to FOX NEWS fugitive age progression - http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,379922,00.html ) **DEADLINE FOR SEPTEMBER CLASSES BY "FRIDAY" AUGUST 22ND. (need to know if you want to attend by then)!! *2008 Fall Classes are scheduled for SEPTEMBER 15th - 19th* CrimeSketch, Composite Sketch Artist and 2-D and 3-D Skull reconstruction
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Detective Chris Lawrence is a Composite Sketch Artist and Detective for the city of Erie Pennsylvania. Det. Lawrence pioneered the Composite/Forensic Sketch Dept. for the City of Erie Pennsylvania Police. Over 5 years in initiation Detective Lawrence drafted near hundreds of Composite Sketches for the City alone thus aiding in Criminal Apprehention and furthering fellow Detectives in their investigations.
Det. Lawrence also composed sketches for various other departments throughout Pennsylvania such as several State Police Agencies, the FBI, and the U.S. Marshal Service.
Det. Lawrence has been with the city of Erie for over 10 years. He is also a successful artist within the community who has been awarded certificates and accomplishments for his freelance work.
(CLICK ON "SAMPLES" located in the upper right margin) **Fall Classes will be held Septenber 15th - 19th !** Workshop will be held at the Erie Art Museum here in scenic Erie PA on the Lake, many accomadations within walking distance! call Chris Lawrence at 814-870-1260 or 814-866-2946 for details, click on classes/workshops in the right hand margin for more info! Or email at clawrence@erie.pa.us and I will respond with all the details!
* Lectures and workshop programs are offered in the fields of forensic art and illustration. The above programs for Police, schools, colleges, and adult classes can be adjusted to meet the individual needs of groups, organizations or persons.
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* It should be noted that Det. Lawrences services in Forensic art shall be "FREE" to the requesting agency! So why not benefit your investigation with a professional Composite and catch the "Bad Guy" !
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Contact Information:
clawrence@erie.pa.us
Det. Chris Lawrence City of Erie Police dept. 626 State st Erie PA, 16501 Tele. (814) 870-1260
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Detective Chris Lawrence is employed by the City Of erie Police Dept. since September 1997.
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Detective Lawrence was assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division in October 2002.
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Detective Lawrence introduced the Composite/Forensic element to the Erie Police Dept. after recieving training from the countries #1 Sketch Artist Lois Gibson of Houston Texas. Det. Lawrence attended the specialized course taught by Mrs. Gibson at North Western University in Evanston Ill. Upon graduation of the forensic/composite course Det. Lawrence is trained on many other aspects of forensic art such as but not limited to:
3 Dimentional Skull Reconstruction
Age Progression
Post Mort. identification
Crime Scene Sketches
Exploited Missing Children
Composite Sketch from witness/victim description.
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Det. Lawrence also completed and has been certified in Cognitive interviewing stages 1 and 2. through the Pennsylvania State Police in Meadville PA
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Det. Lawrence is an applied and active member of the IAI - International Association for Identification.
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In addition to his training, Det. Lawrence attended the FBI Facial Imaging course in Qauntico Va. winter of 2005 for Facial Imaging and reconstruction. In this extensive three week program, Det. Lawrence received some of the nations best training in 2 and 3-D skull reconstruction with instructor Betty Pat. Gatliff, Post Mortum identification with Karen T. Taylor and Composite art with FBI - Unit Supervisor Gene O'Donnell. In addition Det. Lawrence studied Cognitive Psychology to a greater depth with Ronald P. Fisher, Ph.D. of Florida International University.
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Det. lawrence has been an invited guest for PSP agencies and regional meetings amongst Pennsylvania departments explaining his work and services
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Detective Lawrence has been supported by the Erie Police dept. in his efforts to assist brother agencies all throughout the east coast. The Erie Police dept. offers his services to any agency requesting his expertise and will continue to do so
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No Computer software has been developed to equal the quality of what a proffessional artist can render. Lets just face it. No click of a mouse has yet ever been able to match the detail of a great artist and his pencil. When I interview the witness I make a rough sketch on what the witness describes. Before the sketch is complete we make every little change the witness desires. Majority of my rough sketches are right on with the victims description. Usually all I have to do next is shade and its done! There are many types of software available to develope a computer composite but your ability to fine detail important features like slant the eyes or widden the base of the nose is terribly limited thus only giving you maybe a likeness. For examples of what I mean please refer to my sample page where half the samples are mere rough sketches which was enough to identify a suspect.
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Black Male, Skull Reconstruction 2-D
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