Forensic Science Timeline Flashcards

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What significant event related to forensic science occurred in 44 BC?

The first recorded autopsy

In the 400s, what was required of medical experts?

Medical experts must determine the cause of death

What identification method was first used in the 600s?

Fingerprints

What is significant about the year 1248 in forensic science?

First forensic science manual Signup and view all the answers

What development in forensic science occurred in the 1600s?

First pathology reports published Signup and view all the answers

What notable instance happened in 1784 concerning physical evidence?

First instance of physical evidence leading to a murder conviction Signup and view all the answers

What chemical determination occurred in 1836?

Chemical processes are utilized to determine arsenic as the cause of death Signup and view all the answers

Which city started using photography for criminal identification in 1854?

San Francisco Signup and view all the answers

What was discovered about fingerprints in 1880?

Fingerprints are found to be unique Signup and view all the answers

What important literary work related to forensic science was published in 1887?

First Sherlock Holmes story Signup and view all the answers

What crime analysis method was developed in 1888?

Criminal features are reduced to numerical measurements Signup and view all the answers

In what year were fingerprints first used as evidence?

1892 Signup and view all the answers

What was developed in 1901 regarding human blood?

Human blood grouping or ABO Signup and view all the answers

Where was the first school of forensic science founded in 1909?

Switzerland Signup and view all the answers

What forensic application was noted in hair analysis in 1910?

Hair is used in forensics Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of guns was recognized in 1912?

Guns are unique Signup and view all the answers

What significant establishment occurred in Los Angeles in 1923?

First crime lab is built Signup and view all the answers

What technology was utilized in 1930 for forensic investigation?

Lie detection Signup and view all the answers

What major development occurred in the FBI in 1932?

FBI establishes its own crime lab Signup and view all the answers

What evidentiary method was introduced in 1960?

Voice recording is used as evidence Signup and view all the answers

What system was established in 1967 related to national crime?

First nation crime system (NCIC) Signup and view all the answers

What advancement occurred in gun residue analysis in 1974?

Now able to link gun residue and the gun Signup and view all the answers

Which country pioneered the first auto fingerprint system in 1979?

Canada Signup and view all the answers

What technology did Sir Alec Jeffreys develop in 1984?

DNA fingerprinting techniques Signup and view all the answers

What significant event related to criminal apprehension occurred in 1987?

DNA profiling catches a criminal Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion regarding DNA evidence was reached in 1996?

DNA evidence is deemed reliable Signup and view all the answers

What does AFIS stand for, introduced in 1999?

Automated Fingerprint Identification System Signup and view all the answers

What advancement in DNA profiling occurred in 2001?

Technology speeds up DNA profiling time Signup and view all the answers

What system was introduced in 2007 to aid forensic investigations?

Footwear detection system Signup and view all the answers

What forensic technique became notable in 2011 regarding facial recognition?

Facial sketches matched to photos Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Developments in Forensic Science Timeline

44 BC: First recorded autopsy marks the beginning of forensic examination to determine cause of death.
400s: Medical experts tasked with determining causes of death, enhancing the practice of forensic investigation.
600s: Introduction of fingerprints as a method for identity verification, laying the groundwork for modern forensic identification.
1248: Publication of the first forensic science manual, establishing formal guidelines and principles for the field.
1600s: The era sees the publication of the first pathology reports, contributing to the understanding of disease and injury in forensic contexts.
1784: Landmark case where physical evidence leads to a murder conviction, showcasing the importance of evidence in the judicial process.
1836: Utilization of chemical processes to ascertain arsenic poisoning, highlighting advancements in toxicology within forensics.
1854: San Francisco implements photography for criminal identification, revolutionizing how evidence and suspects are documented.
1880: Discovery that fingerprints are unique, solidifying their role as reliable evidence in criminal investigations.
1887: Coroners given authority to determine the cause of death; also marks the publication of the first Sherlock Holmes story, influencing public interest in forensics.
1888: Introduction of numerical measurements to evaluate criminal features, advancing the methods of criminal profiling.
1892: Fingerprints utilized as evidence for the first time in a case, underscoring their significance in legal proceedings.
1901: Development of the ABO blood grouping system, facilitating blood analysis in forensic investigations.
1909: Establishment of the first school of forensic science in Switzerland, formalizing education and training in the field.
1910: Introduction of hair analysis in forensic investigations, further diversifying evidence types.
1912: Recognition that guns possess unique characteristics, allowing for ballistic identification in investigations.
1923: Construction of the first crime lab in Los Angeles, marking a significant development in crime scene analysis and evidence processing.
1930: Use of lie detection technology emerges, representing advancements in psychological assessment in criminal investigations.
1932: The FBI creates its own crime lab, enhancing federal forensic capabilities and cooperation.
1960: Introduction of voice recording in legal evidence, expanding the types of admissible evidence in court.
1967: Launch of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), facilitating data sharing among law enforcement agencies.
1974: Development of techniques to link gun residue to firearms, improving the investigation of gun-related crimes.
1979: Canadian police deploy the first automatic fingerprint identification system, enhancing efficiency in suspect identification.
1984: Sir Alec Jeffreys pioneers DNA fingerprinting techniques, allowing for unparalleled precision in identifying individuals.
1987: Successful use of DNA profiling in apprehending a criminal, marking a milestone in forensic capabilities.
1996: DNA evidence recognized as reliable and admissible in court, revolutionizing evidence standards.
1999: Introduction of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), streamlining fingerprint analysis.
2001: Technological advancements significantly reduce DNA profiling time, improving case processing speed.
2007: Development of a footwear detection system aiding in crime scene analysis and suspect identification.
2011: Innovations lead to facial sketches being matched to photographs, alongside advancements in dental matching techniques.

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Explore the significant milestones in the history of forensic science with these flashcards. Each card highlights key events, from the first recorded autopsy to the establishment of forensic manuals. Test your knowledge of the development of forensic techniques through the ages.