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Forensic science |
Any scientific and technical knowledge that is applied to the investigation of a crime and the evaluation of evidence for the purpose of the law |
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Edmond Locard principle |
Every contact leaves a trace |
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Forensic disciplines |
Forensic engineering Forensic anthropology Forensic psychiatry Forensic odontolody Forensic pathology Forensic entomology |
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Categories of crime |
Contact crime Contact - related crime Property - related crime Organised crime Endangered species Charges relating to commercial crime Crimes dependent on police action |
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Expert witness |
They possess a particular skill or has knowledge in a trafe/profession that will aid the court in determining the truth |
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Crime scene to court process |
Scene analysis Interpretation of scene pattern evidence Laboratory examination of physical evidence Case review Court |
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Types of physical evidence |
Trace evidence Impression evidence Biological evidence Chemical Natural |
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Role of forensic scientist |
• must be skilled in applying the principles and techniques of physical and natural sciences to the analysis of many types of evidence • may provide expert court testimony • participate in training law enforcement personnel in the proper recognition, collection and preservation of physical evidence |
3 main roles |
