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Artists In The Justice System

In the process of solving a crime and prosecuting a suspect, artists can play a key role in the criminal justice system. Police sketch artists interpret what can be vague descriptions from traumatized witnesses or victims, to help flesh out an image of a perpetrator. During trials where cameras are banned, artists are the eyes inside the courtroom. In both cases, the work can be extremely challenging and the stakes can be high.

Here to discuss the technique and the difficulty of police and courtroom sketches are Police Specialist with the Cincinnati Police Personal Crimes Unit Jane Noel; and Fine Artist and Courtroom Artist Marlene Steele