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What are some of the practices utilized in forensic science?
Analysis of DNA, fingerprints, bloodstain patterns, firearms, ballistics, toxicology, and fire debris analysis.
What role do forensic scientists play in criminal investigation?
They collect, preserve, and analyze evidence during the course of an investigation.
What are the different roles occupied by forensic scientists?
Some travel to the scene of the crime to collect evidence, while others perform analysis in a laboratory role. Some are involved in analysis of financial, banking, or other numerical data for financial crime investigation.
What legal standards govern forensic science during criminal investigation?
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In what ways can forensic scientists be employed?
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Study Notes
Forensic Science
- Forensic science, also known as criminalistics, is the application of science principles and methods to support legal decision-making in criminal and civil law cases.
Role in Criminal Investigation
- During criminal investigation, forensic science is governed by the legal standards of admissible evidence and criminal procedure.
Fields of Forensic Science
- Forensic scientists utilize numerous practices, including:
- DNA analysis
- Fingerprint analysis
- Bloodstain pattern analysis
- Firearms analysis
- Ballistics analysis
- Toxicology analysis
- Fire debris analysis
Forensic Scientists' Roles
- Forensic scientists collect, preserve, and analyze evidence during investigations.
- Some forensic scientists:
- Travel to the crime scene to collect evidence themselves
- Occupy a laboratory role, analyzing objects brought to them by others
- Analyze financial, banking, or numerical data for financial crime investigation
- Forensic scientists can be employed as:
- Consultants from private firms
- Academics
- Government employees
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Test your knowledge of forensic science with this quiz! Explore topics such as DNA analysis, fingerprint identification, blood analysis, and more. See how much you know about the application of scientific principles in criminal investigations.
