American Academy of Forensic Sciences

“Blood is one of the most significant and frequently encountered types of evidence associated with the Forensic Investigative of death and violent crimes” (James, Kish, and Sutton, 2005 p. 1). A Bloodstain Pattern Analysis is called when bloodstains are found at a violent crime scene. The Bloodstain Pattern Analysis discipline has been in existence for a long time, as early as the late 1800’s. “Bloodstain Pattern Analysis focuses on the analysis of the size, shape, and distribution of…

awful blood. For most of us, the sight of it turns the stomach, but in the court of law, blood can tell a lot more about a crime scene than you might think. Forensic bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA) is the interpretation of bloodstains for the purpose of reconstructing the events that took place in the case of violent crimes.1 Using the sciences of fluid dynamics and trigonometry, BPA examiners form opinions about what did or did not happen by examining elements of the stains such as the size,…

During the course of my 19 years as a police officer, I have had to testify as an expert in court regarding certain evidence involving shooting incidents. I am also certified as a range master for my police department where a large part of my responsibilities consist of understanding how various types of firearms work, the types of ammunition they use, and the mechanics of how the two work together in regards to the impact area they are targeting. One of the things I have yet to deal with in…

An Emmy Award recognizes excellence in the television industry. It corresponds to the Grammy Award for music, the Academy Award, or the Oscar for film and the Tony Award for theatre. Winning all four is referred to as the grand slam or “EGOT” coined by actor Philip Michael Thomas who said his acronym originally stood for energy, growth, opportunity and talent. Only 12 people have achieved this. Directly off the Emmy website, The Emmy Awards were conceived in 1948 and its founding fathers…

either overtly or in secret defy its confines. There are, however, greater and more wide-reaching confines on womanhood ingrained not in the world of the novel itself, but in the framework which defines it: the monomyth. The monomyth, first defined by American mythologist and writer Joseph Campbell in The Hero with a Thousand Faces, is a narrative pattern, widely found in human myths, legends, and religious fables, in which the hero is “called to an adventure, crosses the threshold to an unknown…

Please accept my letter of intent and resume for the forensic scientist 1 (DNA) - biological sciences position posted on American Academy of Forensic Science website. This posting was brought to my attention by an alumni of Hilbert College. I am anticipating a bachelor of science degree in forensic science in May 2017. I’m highly interested in this opportunity because of my educational experience and my interest in forensic science. I understand that candidates with laboratory experience is…

Forensic pathology is the study of discovering the cause of death by examining a person’s dead body. A forensic pathologist therefore would be the person examining a corpse attempting to figure out what happened to the person to cause death, yet this job is much more complex than it may sound. They are also required to “…examine and diagnose bodily fluids, such as blood and urine or tissues from biopsies and Pap smears, to diagnose disease” (“Pathologist: Job Duties, Occupational Outlook, and…

partial fulfillment of The requirements for PSYC 3210U Foundations for Academic Learning and Success Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology Faculty of Social Science of Humanities University of Ontario Institute of Technology Oshawa, Ontario Dr. Karla Emeno Davut Akca March 27th 2016 Introduction Eyewitness testimony has been a very important aspect towards forensic psychology and convicting offenders. This paper will be argued towards the aspect of how new research has applied to eye…

The Malpractice of Forensic Pathology in the Criminal Justice System Forensic Pathology is a branch of forensics that specializes in the examination of a corpse in order to discover possible cause(s) of death. A medical examiner or coroner can perform the autopsy; many autopsies are done during or for an investigation taking place in the criminal justice system. The autopsies are requested for scientific evidence to be presented in cases to determine the truth behind accusations and testimonies…

bodies, three other people were in the house playing video games and showing no remorse at all. Although all crime scenes can be tough to deal with, some crime scenes will stay in a forensic scientist’s mind for years and can cause them to have nightmares and can have emotional effects that last a lifetime. A forensic scientist is someone who helps lawyers, jurors, and judges understand…