Forensic evidence

Crime scene investigators may be called to the crime scene in order to secure it, take precise measurements and detailed descriptions of the scene, collect evidence that they can find within the scene or around and package them so they can be tested in a lab. They collect important physical evidence that they can find like fingerprints, footprints, and trace materials, any hair that hadn’t been burnt and fibre from the clothes of the women or on the car seats. (Lynch & Cole 2008) Fingerprinting…

A forensic scientist is the who someone who investigates crimes. He/she gathers and investigates information at the crime scene such as physical evidence from the scene. The evidence he/she gathers can range from fingerprints, footprints, hair, blood, splatter, tire tracks, fibers, chemicals, handwriting, drugs, DNA, and broken or bent objects. In this paper I will inform you on what you need to do to study and become a forensic scientist, costs to study it, where/how you can get employed, if…

names such as the, evidence technician, crime scene technician, forensic investigator, crime scene analyst, criminalistics officer and more. This job is a rather complex and multi-faceted one, as large number of subspecialties field exists within this profession (2). However, in general, a crime scene investigator is the profession trained to document and collect evidence to proof the crime. In contrast to forensic scientist who handles tests on physical evidences within the forensic…

Background Forensic technologists play a critical crime scene role, carefully preserving the evidence digitally and physically while maintaining a custody chain for later usage by the prosecution. The best investigative timeline of this case with the greatest degree of details can be found on crime enthusiast Vance Holmes’ Trial Tracker website and the Murderpedia website (n.d.), and evidence specifically from the Reno & Figueroa 2002 Newsweek article. Van Dam Home – Crime Scene 1 Danielle Van…

Powerpoint, evidence from crime scenes and an abundance of knowledge, he was ready to amaze the class. He started by explaining he was here to talk about his job and the forensic side of the police department. Mr. Hunter has been involved in law enforcement since 1992. He has been in many positions ranging from undercover narcotics to his current position, detective lieutenant. Between his knowledge and experience he touched on subjects like crime scene procedures, DNA, fingerprints, evidence,…

of crime, or to answer any other legal question concerned with the foot or footwear that requires knowledge of the execution foot. The role of Footprint and footwear evidence is commonly there at a crime scene and must be discovered, recorded, and collected for further examination. When footprint analysis is required, the forensic foot tracker or podiatrist may act as an appendage or a primary participant in the case. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Holmes states, “There is no branch of detective…

chemistry. Many people see forensic science technicians as some really cool crime scene investigators, but there is so much more to it. Forensic science technicians are crime scene investigators, but they also work in laboratories to analyze any evidence that they have collected at the scene of the crime. They also collaborate with scientists in a other fields, such as toxicologists who will isolate and identify any substances in the body that have contributed to the crime. Forensic science…

Forensic science is one aspect of law enforcement where crime-solving, technology and science meet in support of the Theory of Transfer (When two objects meet, some evidence of that meeting can be found later and verified). There was a significant instance in 1248 where a Chinese Author; His DuanYu published a book (The Washing Away of Wrongs) on how medical knowledge could be applied to solve a crime; for example, distinguishing drowning from strangulation. Fast forward, in 1784 an Englishman…

Physical evidence found at a crime scene can provide crucial facts about the manner of death, the identity of a suspect or victim, and other facts about the scene. The proper identification, documentation, recovery, packaging, and transportation of evidence can be a deciding factor to allow or bar evidence from a criminal trial. Once the crime scene has been secured by first responders, the crime scene technician or investigator should take photographs, video, and sketches of the scene and…

Forensic science is an application of all types of science field, especially chemistry to help with the investigation that related to law or crime. It is approved aspect to be applied in a court or law. In this field, forensic scientist plays an important role to help in the investigation. The function of forensic scientist can be classified into three parts that are: 1. As a crime scene investigator As a crime scene investigator (CSI), a forensic scientist involve in collecting the evidences.…