COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
LOCARD'S EXCHANGE PRINCIPLE
Whenever 2 objects come in contact with each
other, a transfer of material will occur. Therefore,
evidence can be used to associate people, places,
and objects
The integrity of the evidence depends on
proper
identification, collection, and preservation
An understanding of transfer and the persistence
of evidence will help you know
what analyses to
request regarding the collected evidence
CSI Effect & Juries
Demand for physical
evidence on the rise
High expectations for
technological
capabilities
, Greater public
awareness
Increased demand
for education (FEPAC)
EXISTING CODE OF ETHICS
California Association of Criminalists (1957) and American Academy of Forensic
Science
California Association of Criminalists (1957)
Defined a profession
Serves as model for a specific code
Relevancy of California Association of Criminalists
didn't allow for the evolution of technology
American Academy of Forensic Science
Created to unite a group of professionals
More general to allow for flexibility to reflect
changing obligations of the profession
What is competency?
how well you know your knowledge
Does competency
always mean correct?
NOPE!