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evidence collection technicians - ANSWER-collect evidence from crime scene
-only relevant if properly collected and preserved
2 matters of law - ANSWER-1.crimes - homocide, sexual assault, burglary
2. disputes between individuals- wrongful death, family law, patents
toxicology - ANSWER-analysis of bodily specimens and other material for chemicals
(drugs, poisons, metals)
DNA analysis or profiling - ANSWER-comparing DNA samples from different locations
to determine probability of math (could take 30 days or longer)
forensic pathology - ANSWER-identification of deceased
-time/cause/manner of death
-pathologist performs autopsies
forensic anthropology - ANSWER-identification and examination of human remains
-may reveal sex, race, age @ death, presence of skeletal injuries
forensic scientists - ANSWER--knowledge in laboratory science
-good communication/oral skills
-attention to detail
forensic science - ANSWER--application of science to matters of law
-applies the knowledge of technology of science to definition and enforcement of laws
(not a branch of law enforcement)
3 ways to assist police investigations - ANSWER-1. confessions
2. eyewitness accounts
3. evaluation of physical evidence (free of bias)
job of forensic science in courtroom - ANSWER--to analyze physical evidence
-give expert testimony (satisfy judge that he/she has skill or knowledge that will aid in
determining truth)
-express opinions as to their findings
forensic entomology - ANSWER-study of insects in relation to an investigation
-can estimate time of death
-determine if body has been moved
-first reported use was in 1235 in Asia