Forensic disciplines

The misuse of forensic science and the problems associated with it. How some forensic discipline cannot provide accurate results, the example of a bite or the identification of shoe treads in the citing of evidence is most compelling where the identification and analysis are very unreliable. Besides, the testimonies that amplify the relationship between the evidence and the crime scene and the evidence obtained from an individual that portrays that the suspect is the source of evidence. The most…

A criminalist, sometimes referred to as a forensic science technician (FST), collects, identifies, and analyzes evidence related to criminal investigations. This evidence, which is examined both physically and chemically, can include dangerous substances, illegal drugs, blood, semen, and other bodily fluids. Some criminalists specialize in one particular area of forensic science such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, trace evidence, toxicology, DNA, or biochemistry. Criminalists work…

Forensic Psychology The intersection between psychology and the justice system. One major compentent is having a understanding of legal concepts, especially concerning expert witness testimony. Which is what I will be explaining throughout this presentation. What can a forensic psychologist be questioned about? The pertinent facts of the case that have been gathered by the investigators through evidence, eye witness testimony, and clues from the scene. The scope is limited to what can and…

Forensic science needs many improvements to move the practice forward. The National Academy of Sciences forensic committee has expressed recommendations for forensic science in the Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward paper, that will be summarized through this paper (National Research Council, 2009). The goal was to assess the present and future resources needed, recommendations to maximize the use of techniques, support best guidelines and practices, ensure…

that develops software X. Software X is the leading operating system in mobile devices. Unfortunately, our company believes Mr. McBride, a former employee stole product X source code for financial gain. As such, I have been tasked with leading the forensic investigation in this matter. Analysis Interview During an investigation is imperative that potential witnesses are questioned to gather essential information needed in the investigation (Swanson, Chamelin, & Territo, 2016). To protect the…

numerous shows that do not paint a clear or accurate picture of what a Forensic Scientist job entails. Criminal shows exaggerate the techniques and fail to note the importance of the abilities of Forensic Scientist and Crime Scene Investigators. A reported 100 million people watch criminal television shows weekly, who form a perception often skewed and fictional in regarding the real world of Forensics. Sorenson Forensics Executive Director Tim Kupferschmid stated, “We don’t go…

Loras college, The University of Iowa and Iowa Lakes Community College are a few of the many colleges that offer this major. During your career you may be required to take additional classes. Other careers you can choose in this major include, forensics, investigation and phycology. Criminalists face many dangers in the work place because they work with blood, other bodily fluids and chemicals. Criminalists who work in the field have a higher danger of bacteria and other disease. Lab techs…

Forensic chemistry is a type of chemistry that is found in association with the solving of crimes or murders. Forensic chemists analyze and examine things left at a murder or a crime scene such as blood, fingerprints, hair, or anything with traces of human DNA that could be linked to the individual who may have been responsible for the crime. Forensic chemists use science to bring many killers and criminals to justice. There are a few educational requirements needed to enter the field…

In his article, Dutelle (2008) details the subjective errors of omissions, false misrepresentation among other mistakes that are made knowingly or inadvertently by forensic investigators. The investigative processes involved in solving a criminal act possessing the presence of evidence through application of forensic science, he opines, can lead to wrong conclusion that has a ripple effect of wrong justice being meted out by the legal system on innocent individuals that relies on such. His…

Having to identify objects with certain tools can be frustrating sometimes, because you’re just not sure if you have the correct tools. Forensic scientist will always have the correct tools to identify objects or even people, such as dead bodies, murder weapons, or sometimes even identify a crime scene. This career might not be the most cleanse or probably not the prettiest, but it is an extremely active job that anybody can have. Working in the field is like working with family. Although, some…