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What is the purpose of securing a crime scene?
What is the purpose of securing a crime scene?
Why is understanding the chain of custody important in forensic science?
Why is understanding the chain of custody important in forensic science?
What is the main purpose of packaging and storing evidence properly?
What is the main purpose of packaging and storing evidence properly?
What are universal precautions in forensic science?
What are universal precautions in forensic science?
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Why is recording the crime scene important in forensic investigations?
Why is recording the crime scene important in forensic investigations?
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What should be the first step taken by a first responding officer at a crime scene?
What should be the first step taken by a first responding officer at a crime scene?
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What is the main difference between presumptive and confirmatory tests in forensic analysis?
What is the main difference between presumptive and confirmatory tests in forensic analysis?
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Where does the majority of a forensic analyst's work take place?
Where does the majority of a forensic analyst's work take place?
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In forensic analysis, what does the term 'examination' refer to?
In forensic analysis, what does the term 'examination' refer to?
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What is the purpose of conducting Microchemical confirmatory tests for blood in a forensic analysis?
What is the purpose of conducting Microchemical confirmatory tests for blood in a forensic analysis?
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What is the main application of Short Tandem Repeat Multiplexes in forensic analysis?
What is the main application of Short Tandem Repeat Multiplexes in forensic analysis?
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What technique is commonly used for visualizing latent fingerprints in forensic investigations?
What technique is commonly used for visualizing latent fingerprints in forensic investigations?
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What is the purpose of Testimony Recording Chain of Custody?
What is the purpose of Testimony Recording Chain of Custody?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?
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'Angle of Impact' is a concept related to which area of bloodstain pattern analysis?
'Angle of Impact' is a concept related to which area of bloodstain pattern analysis?
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What are the parameters that should be considered when validating a method in forensic analysis?
What are the parameters that should be considered when validating a method in forensic analysis?
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In the context of forensic laboratories, what does DQ stand for in the process of equipment and instrumentation management?
In the context of forensic laboratories, what does DQ stand for in the process of equipment and instrumentation management?
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Why is a final report necessary in forensic analysis?
Why is a final report necessary in forensic analysis?
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What is the main purpose of archiving in a forensic laboratory?
What is the main purpose of archiving in a forensic laboratory?
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Explain the importance of chain of custody in forensic science.
Explain the importance of chain of custody in forensic science.
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Describe the significance of packaging and storing evidence properly in forensic investigations.
Describe the significance of packaging and storing evidence properly in forensic investigations.
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What are some measures taken with outdoor crime scenes in forensic investigations?
What are some measures taken with outdoor crime scenes in forensic investigations?
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Explain the importance of universal precautions in forensic science.
Explain the importance of universal precautions in forensic science.
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Discuss the role of first responding officers at a crime scene in forensic investigations.
Discuss the role of first responding officers at a crime scene in forensic investigations.
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What is the value of markers of death in identifying human remains in forensic science?
What is the value of markers of death in identifying human remains in forensic science?
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What are the components of an analytical procedure in method validation?
What are the components of an analytical procedure in method validation?
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What does DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ stand for in the context of equipment and instrumentation?
What does DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ stand for in the context of equipment and instrumentation?
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What are the key elements included in a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?
What are the key elements included in a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?
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What is the importance of Test Article Tracking (Chain of Custody) in forensic analysis?
What is the importance of Test Article Tracking (Chain of Custody) in forensic analysis?
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Why is a final report necessary in forensic analysis?
Why is a final report necessary in forensic analysis?
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What is the process of archiving in a forensic laboratory and why is it done?
What is the process of archiving in a forensic laboratory and why is it done?
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Explain the difference between presumptive and confirmatory tests in forensic analysis.
Explain the difference between presumptive and confirmatory tests in forensic analysis.
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What is the significance of ABO Blood Grouping in forensic analysis?
What is the significance of ABO Blood Grouping in forensic analysis?
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Explain the difference between examination and analysis in forensic science.
Explain the difference between examination and analysis in forensic science.
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What is the main purpose of conducting Short Tandem Repeat Multiplexes in forensic analysis?
What is the main purpose of conducting Short Tandem Repeat Multiplexes in forensic analysis?
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Discuss the process of drug degradation and why it is important in forensic toxicology.
Discuss the process of drug degradation and why it is important in forensic toxicology.
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What are some common preliminary/presumptive tests used in toxicology analysis?
What are some common preliminary/presumptive tests used in toxicology analysis?
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Explain why Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) is considered the 'gold standard' in drug confirmation.
Explain why Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) is considered the 'gold standard' in drug confirmation.
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Describe the process of DNA extraction in a forensic laboratory.
Describe the process of DNA extraction in a forensic laboratory.
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What is the significance of blood spatter pattern analysis in forensic science?
What is the significance of blood spatter pattern analysis in forensic science?
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Study Notes
Forensic Science History
- Basic important people and general timeframe of discoveries made
Basic Tenets of Forensic Science
- Understand basic principles of forensic science
- Value of evidence and types of evidence
- Significance of various types of evidence
Crime Scene Investigation
- Securing the crime scene
- Contamination and prevention measures
- Searching and collecting evidence
- Preservation, packaging, and storing of evidence
- Types of searches: primary, secondary, and thorough
- Recording the scene and scene walkthrough
- First responding officer's role
Biological Samples
- Types of biological samples: blood, semen, saliva, urine, feces, vaginal secretions, and touch DNA
- Collection, packaging, and storage of each type of sample
- Importance of proper handling and preservation of biological evidence
Human Remains and Identification
- Means of identifying time of death
- Markers of death: algor mortis, rigor mortis, and livor mortis
- Measures taken for outdoor and indoor scenes, including environmental factors
Evidence Handling
- Documentation and reference standards
- Controls and appropriate packaging of samples
- Crime scene safety: routes of exposure, universal precautions, and personal protective equipment
Laboratory Analysis
- Examination procedure followed by forensic biologists
- Process of sample analysis from collection to storage
- Difference between presumptive and confirmatory tests
- Examples of each type of test
Serology
- ABO blood grouping and secretor status
- Blood enzymes and proteins: tissue distribution and storage
- Blood spatter and hemodynamics
- Clot formation and bruising
- Bloodstain pattern analysis: physics, target surface, directionality, area of origin, and angle of impact
DNA Structure
- Profiling methods: Short Tandem Repeat (STR) and Multiplexes
- Extraction methods: organic, chelex, and differential
- Quantitation and amplification (PCR)
- Steps involved in DNA analysis
Fingerprints
- Definitions and patterns
- Skin structure and sub-patterns
- Latent prints, visualization, and recovery methods
- Powders and other visualization methods
Trace Evidence
- Significance and use of glass, hair, fiber, and paint evidence
- Fracture patterns, measurements, and layering
- Means of examination and analysis
Firearms and Toolmarks
- Definitions and terminology
- Means of comparison, Gunshot Residue (GSR), and analysis
- Test firing and distance determination
Fires and Explosive Examination
- Definitions and terminology
- Importance of understanding fires and explosions in forensic science
Illicit Drugs
- Controlled Substances Act and schedules
- Common illicit drugs: cocaine, amphetamines, heroin, marijuana, hallucinogens, LSD, and psilocybin
- Identification and analysis of unknown drug samples
- Contamination issues and significance of drug evidence
Forensic Toxicology
- Drug analysis: processing unknown samples from intake to final confirmatory analysis
- Drug degradation: causes, importance, and effects
- Preliminary/presumptive tests: definition, examples, and principles
- Examination processes: Liquid-liquid extraction, Solid Phase Extraction (SPE), Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), and more
Testimony and Recording
- Chain of custody: importance, process, and documentation
- Pretrial preparation, cross-examination, and direct examination
- Jury impact: credibility, education, and experience
- Error recovery: handling mistakes on the stand
- Deposition: definition, purpose, and process
- Public speaking techniques: presentation, dress, and manner
QAQC
- Key elements: personnel/training, facilities, files, equipment, and instrumentation
- Test Article Tracking (Chain of custody)
- Standard Operating Procedures: components and importance
- Method validation: components, parameters, and importance
- Final report and archiving: components, importance, and process
- Inspections and compliance: accreditations and audits
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Test your knowledge on the history of forensic science, basic principles, types of evidence, crime scene investigation techniques, evidence collection, preservation, and scene recording.