Intro to Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation questions with correct answers

Forensic Science (broad definition) - Answer Application of science to matters of law Forensic Science (specific definition) - Answer Application of science to matters of criminal and civil law that are enforced by police agencies within a criminal justice system Major Duties of a Forensic Scientist - Answer 1. scientific analysis of evidence 2. give expert testimony in criminal and civil court proceedings Additional Duties - Answer 1. provide training for new FS, police, or legal community 2. conduct research on new techniques 3. conducting validation studies on new techniques (for admissibility) How FS is a Historical Science: - Answer 1. based on events that have already occurred 2. crimes are not viewed by FS as they occur 3. analyze evidence that was left behind 4. only proxy data of crime is left behind Proxy Data - Answer data from events that have already occurred; no new data is created Locard's Exchange Principle - Answer Every contact le