August 9, 2016
Most consumers are not familiar with what crime scene cleanup entails. Popular culture closely associated the field with the highly technical and impersonal procedures that are popularized by prime-time crime television shows. However, there is more to crime scene cleanup than hi-tech resources and analysis. In fact, it is important to focus on the individuals […]
May 19, 2015
Although the bulk of their work is in structural biohazard remediation, Aftermath crews are frequently asked to clean up vehicular and mechanical contamination. Most commonly, the vehicles are fleet vehicles like semi -trailer trucks and rental cars, and public service vehicles such as buses or police squads. These vehicles are costly and sometimes hard to […]
January 12, 2015
Whether due to rampant poverty, drug abuse, or other factors, cities throughout the U.S. are plagued by exceedingly high homicide rates. According to violent crime statistics released by the FBI in 2013, a number of U.S. cities must contend with increasingly high levels of violence on a regular basis, including a large number of homicides. […]
February 18, 2014
The Importance of Soft Skills in Compassionate Crime Scene Clean Up: John Bidwell, Supervisor at Aftermath Do you often feel that your soft skills are overlooked? There are a select number of professions where soft skills such as compassion, respect and integrity are critical to the performance of the job. The crime scene clean up […]
February 11, 2014
Not all love stories have a happy ending. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Aftermath Crime Scene Cleanup is offering their expert advice on the potential cleanup process and hidden health hazards of some of the most infamous crimes of passion. Aftermath breaks down the biohazard cleanup process of several infamous cases of “love […]
February 5, 2014
Ever wondered why blood can’t just be mopped up? Want to know the difference between clean and sanitized? Who comes first: the coroner or the crime scene cleaner? All of these questions and more are answered on the Aftermath Crime Scene Clean Up Interactive Gallery featured on Discovery’s “How Stuff Works.” Explore the world of crime […]
February 4, 2014
Addressing Suicide Rates Among Veterans & Service Members 45,390 American adults died from suicide in 2017—6,139 of those were U.S. Veterans. Historically, veterans have suffered from a higher rate of suicide than the general public, and service member suicides continue to rise among the younger population. According to the Pentagon’s 2018 Annual Suicide Report, “In […]
February 3, 2014
Through our daily experience with families of violent crime victims, Aftermath Services crime scene clean up sees first hand the need for support during these unfortunate circumstances. There are a number of resources available to help families cope with this difficult time. A crime victim advocate is specially trained to provide an individual with knowledge […]
January 31, 2014
Sniffing out crime is no easy task, but thanks to the grant presented by Illinois-based Aftermath Inc. to the Essex County Sheriff’s Department, the greater New Jersey area will soon benefit from the addition of another K-9 unit. On January 27, 2014 Essex County representatives were presented a $5,000 check from Aftermath, an Illinois-based crime scene […]
January 30, 2014
Illinois crime scene cleanup company Aftermath has assisted hundreds of families in the greater Chicago area after tragedy strikes. Aftermath understands how families can be overwhelmed by the aftereffects of a loss, and our hearts go out to those who are suffering. It is our job to help lift one burden from the minds of […]