Research Article

Forensic Entomology in Criminal Investigations: Examining Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barries Among Gendarmerie Crime Scene Personnel

Volume: 7 Number: 2 September 30, 2025
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Forensic Entomology in Criminal Investigations: Examining Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barries Among Gendarmerie Crime Scene Personnel

Abstract

Forensic entomology plays a crucial role in criminal investigations by providing valuable insights into the post-mortem interval, body relocation, and presence of drugs or poisons. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and barriers related to forensic entomology among crime scene personnel in the Gendarmerie Criminal Department of the Gendarmerie General Command in Türkiye. A questionnaire was administered to 314 individuals, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis, t-tests, and one-way analyses of variance. The results indicated that age and education level did not significantly influence the participants' opinions on forensic entomology. However, individuals aged 36-45 exhibited lower resistance to change than other age groups. Participants from the Marmara region showed a lower need for information than those from the Mediterranean, Eastern, and Aegean regions. Most participants acknowledged the potential benefits, efficiency, and effectiveness of integrating forensic entomology into crime scene investigations. However, uncertainties were identified regarding the sufficiency of equipment, procedures for analyzing and reporting entomological data, and the potential of forensic entomological evidence to aid in criminal identification. These findings highlight the need for improvements in training, resources, and technical tools to enhance the implementation of forensic entomology in Türkiye. Recommendations include educating personnel, organizing training programs, equipping crime scene teams with the necessary tools, adopting current technology, expanding international collaboration, and establishing guidelines for standardizing entomological samples in crime scene investigations.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Forensic Biology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 30, 2025

Submission Date

March 27, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 24, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 2

APA
Şeker, B., & Darılmaz, M. C. (2025). Forensic Entomology in Criminal Investigations: Examining Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barries Among Gendarmerie Crime Scene Personnel. Adli Bilimler Ve Suç Araştırmaları, 7(2), 137-160. https://izlik.org/JA55CW23LZ
AMA
1.Şeker B, Darılmaz MC. Forensic Entomology in Criminal Investigations: Examining Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barries Among Gendarmerie Crime Scene Personnel. JFSCS. 2025;7(2):137-160. https://izlik.org/JA55CW23LZ
Chicago
Şeker, Belemir, and Mustafa Cemal Darılmaz. 2025. “Forensic Entomology in Criminal Investigations: Examining Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barries Among Gendarmerie Crime Scene Personnel”. Adli Bilimler Ve Suç Araştırmaları 7 (2): 137-60. https://izlik.org/JA55CW23LZ.
EndNote
Şeker B, Darılmaz MC (September 1, 2025) Forensic Entomology in Criminal Investigations: Examining Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barries Among Gendarmerie Crime Scene Personnel. Adli Bilimler ve Suç Araştırmaları 7 2 137–160.
IEEE
[1]B. Şeker and M. C. Darılmaz, “Forensic Entomology in Criminal Investigations: Examining Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barries Among Gendarmerie Crime Scene Personnel”, JFSCS, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 137–160, Sept. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA55CW23LZ
ISNAD
Şeker, Belemir - Darılmaz, Mustafa Cemal. “Forensic Entomology in Criminal Investigations: Examining Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barries Among Gendarmerie Crime Scene Personnel”. Adli Bilimler ve Suç Araştırmaları 7/2 (September 1, 2025): 137-160. https://izlik.org/JA55CW23LZ.
JAMA
1.Şeker B, Darılmaz MC. Forensic Entomology in Criminal Investigations: Examining Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barries Among Gendarmerie Crime Scene Personnel. JFSCS. 2025;7:137–160.
MLA
Şeker, Belemir, and Mustafa Cemal Darılmaz. “Forensic Entomology in Criminal Investigations: Examining Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barries Among Gendarmerie Crime Scene Personnel”. Adli Bilimler Ve Suç Araştırmaları, vol. 7, no. 2, Sept. 2025, pp. 137-60, https://izlik.org/JA55CW23LZ.
Vancouver
1.Belemir Şeker, Mustafa Cemal Darılmaz. Forensic Entomology in Criminal Investigations: Examining Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barries Among Gendarmerie Crime Scene Personnel. JFSCS [Internet]. 2025 Sep. 1;7(2):137-60. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA55CW23LZ