Interesting police sketch article

I wonder if I could get a copy of the FBI's Facial Identification Catalog..hmm. Karen Taylor discusses it here and it does sound likely that I could request and receive a copy. I will give it a shot.

In an era when law enforcement relies on digital photos and videos and advanced forensic science, composite sketches are old-fashioned but effective, and they aren't likely to be completely replaced, Finley said.

"Composite artists will always be around because video is not always there," Finley said. "It's amazing we've got computers and videos, yet a person with a pencil and paper can bring down a criminal."

..."witness and Finley sit down with the FBI Facial Identification Catalog and discuss a suspect's head, eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth, facial hair, skin, hair and glasses."

"...About four years ago, the sheriff's office needed an employee to do the composites. Although his confidence was not high, Finley applied for the FBI's Forensic Facial Imaging course by submitting a drawing and was selected to the three-week program. Classes in Quantico, Va., taught drawing exercises and methods of pulling information from the memory of a witness or victim."

Police sketch artist can still hook and reel in criminals