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Homicide Scene Environmental Remediation
Once the emergency responders such as the police and coroners leave the scene of the homicide, the family or property owner is facing the unimaginable responsibility of the remediation of the affected environment.
The task assigned to these first responders is to perform the investigation protocol and remove the deceased.
The police and the coroner are not responsible for the biological material left behind. Depending on the violence associated with the event, the remaining biological material will vary in concentration and distribution.
Those affected by homicide are overwhelmed by the obvious challenges. The emotional toll, along with the physical hazards, is too much for those exposed to this issue.
Obviously, this task is for a professional company who specializes in these OSHA and EPA compliant services. This service is not just a part of a wide collection of diversified services. Biological remediation is our primary business.
We understand the challenges that are inherent, emotional and physical, to these biohazardous environments.
Our processes will combat this biohazardous affected environment with EPA approved disinfectants and deodorizers and cutting edge equipment. You can be confident that the issue will be handled with the sensitivity and professional capability required to restore the environment.
Once the biohazard remediation is completed, you will be able to rebuild in a safe and environmentally comfortable setting. The regulated waste recovered from the affected environment will be disposed of through a compliant third party who will provide industry recognized “cradle to grave” documentation.
This documentation will communicate to the health department, potential property owners, and management that the issue was handled by professionals and the waste was disposed of in a compliant manner.
The task assigned to these first responders is to perform the investigation protocol and remove the deceased.
The police and the coroner are not responsible for the biological material left behind. Depending on the violence associated with the event, the remaining biological material will vary in concentration and distribution.
Those affected by homicide are overwhelmed by the obvious challenges. The emotional toll, along with the physical hazards, is too much for those exposed to this issue.
Obviously, this task is for a professional company who specializes in these OSHA and EPA compliant services. This service is not just a part of a wide collection of diversified services. Biological remediation is our primary business.
We understand the challenges that are inherent, emotional and physical, to these biohazardous environments.
Our processes will combat this biohazardous affected environment with EPA approved disinfectants and deodorizers and cutting edge equipment. You can be confident that the issue will be handled with the sensitivity and professional capability required to restore the environment.
Once the biohazard remediation is completed, you will be able to rebuild in a safe and environmentally comfortable setting. The regulated waste recovered from the affected environment will be disposed of through a compliant third party who will provide industry recognized “cradle to grave” documentation.
This documentation will communicate to the health department, potential property owners, and management that the issue was handled by professionals and the waste was disposed of in a compliant manner.
For services in your greater metropolitan area, please select from the below city links.
Austin (512) 445-0555
Boston (866) 646-4596
Dallas (214) 350-8100
Corpus Christi (361) 850-8100
Houston (713) 850-0555
Norfolk (252) 202-4239
San Francisco (866) 380-6615
Youngstown (888) 872-0911
Austin (512) 445-0555
Boston (866) 646-4596
Dallas (214) 350-8100
Corpus Christi (361) 850-8100
Houston (713) 850-0555
Norfolk (252) 202-4239
San Francisco (866) 380-6615
Youngstown (888) 872-0911
United States Homicide Statistics
According to the FBI Supplementary Homicide Reports from 1976 to 2005, homicides are most often committed with guns. And the gun most used in a homicide is a handgun. Teens and young adults victimized by homicide are more likely to have a gun involved than homicides of persons in other age groups.
Source: FBI, Supplementary Homicide Reports 1976-2005
The highest homicide victimization and offending rates is in the young adult age group. According to the FBI Supplementary Homicide Reports from 1976 to 2005, homicide victimization rates for teens and young adults increased rapidly in the late 1980’s.
Source: FBI, Supplementary Homicide Reports 1976-2005
During this period, older age groups were less victimized by homicides. Homicide rates declined across all age groups after the early 1990’s.
Source: FBI, Supplementary Homicide Reports 1976-2005
Age related statistics:
- Homicide victimization rates are the lowest, of all age groups, for children under age 14. The homicide victimization rates declined for children under age 14 to the lowest level recorded in 2000 and has remained stable since then.
- Tragically, young teen (14-17 years of age) homicide victimization rates increased almost 150% from 1985 to 1993. The victimization rate since 1993 for young teens has declined to levels comparable to rates experienced during 1976 to 1985.
- The highest homicide victimization rate is in the older teen and young adult (18-24 years of age) age group. Although higher than the lower trend rate levels during the mid-1980’s, the homicide victimization rates for this age group has declined since 1993.
- The 25-34 year old age group experienced the lowest homicide victimization rate in 1999. The victimization rate for 25-34 year olds has increased since 1999. Homicide victimization rates for adults aged 35-49 and 50 and older have remained stable in recent years.
Source: FBI, Uniform Crime Reports 1950-2005
According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reports 1950-2005, homicide rates of later years have declined to levels last seen in the late 1960’s. From the mid 1960’s to the late 1970’s, the homicide rate nearly doubled. The homicide rate peaked in 1980 at 10.2 people victimized per 100,000 of population. This rate fell to 7.9 per 100,000 in 1984.
Source: FBI, Uniform Crime Reports 1950-2005
The United States experienced rapid decreases in homicide victimization rates in the mid to late 1990’s. Since 1999, homicide rates began to increase but remain significantly lower than rates in the early 1970’s.
All regions measured have experienced a decline in homicide rates in recent years. Overall, the trend shows a decline in homicide rates. Some regions do show a higher rate of homicide than others in the United States.
Source: FBI, Supplementary Homicide Reports 1976-2005
The Pacific region, for over 20 years, had above average homicide rates and in 1998 fell below the national average. The southern regions of the United States show a higher rate of murder, especially through the involvement a gun in the execution of the crime.
New England, Mountain, and the West North Central regions exhibited relatively low rates during this period.
