Memory

          Memory is a very important tool in the law enforcement field. One of the points that the article made was that memory is not always accurate. It can change the way one remembers something. That is one reason why it is important to take notes when investigating a crime scene because one could think that he or she will remember everything, but in fact he or she can forget vital details that could lead to a conviction. Another reason why memory is important, but can be tricky in the law enforcement field is because if two people witness a crime occur they could disagree with how the offender looks. This can lead to the police officer to be unable to catch the offender because the witnesses did not agree with how the offender looked. This has occurred many times. Even though there are many things about memory that can be tricky, in the TED talks video it explained how it can be easier to retain more in one’s memory. He was saying that it is easier to remember things when you associate something that you will remember with it. This can help many people and maybe even help law enforcement officers remembering the order that a crime occurred.