FS 161 flashcardsquick passupdate 2024

how must a forensic scientist go about collecting and analyzing evidence (1 point)? Rushing through analyses and/or assessments results in what (1 point)? - ️️Going slow and steady promotes sound evidence. Rushing through analyses can result in major errors. Define "CSI Effect" (3 points) and give one example of a show that has contributed to this phenomenon - ️️Described as a "phenomenon resulting from viewing forensic and crime based on television shows". This effect influences jurors to have unrealistic expectations of forensic science during a trial.An example of a show that may have contributed to this effect is CSI T.V. series; in most episodes, unrealistic methodologies can be seen such as the time frame in takes to pinpoint a DNA match. List and discuss three misconceptions about crime labs - ️️1. Analyses can be performed quickly 2. CSI investigators have guns and actively partake in suspect searches 3. Suspects are found right away In what two ways can the CSI effect impact the legal/justice system - ️️1. Create unrealistic expectations about forensic science 2. Affect juror's decisions in the conviction process What is the FBI effect (2 points)? List and explain three myths (6 points). - ️️The FBI effect creates unrealistic expectations and portrayal of the FBI team. Three myths: 1. FBI are experts of murder and sex crimes 2. The FBI receive exclusive training inaccessible to the world 3. FBI databases are classified List the six requirements for becoming a CSI and give clarifying examples for each (12 points) - ️️1. Obtain a degree - Bachelor's - necessary for lab work 2. Police Academy Training - most CSI's are police officers 3. Work experience - supervised training with senior investigator 4. Certification - certification = qualification 5. Continuing education - further education = advancement