Do Now(silent and independent)

1. Grab a colored sheet of paper from your table. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

2. Fold it hotdog style 3. Write you name on one side BIG AND BOLD Hinton X H I N T O N √ 4. On the back of that write your reason for

taking this class (ex. “for the credit” “it relates to my career”) in a complete sentence.

5. On the inside write an interesting fact about you or something that I should know about you (complete sentence).

Once you finish, fold and place the name tent so that your name is facing me.

Welcome to Forensic Science

*disclaimer

Classroom Goal We will obtain the knowledge and skills to

help us develop reasoning and problem solving abilities through inquiry-based instruction

Syllabus

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Positive BehaviorReference letter to mom/coach/college DJ your Friday

Negative Behavior1. Verbal Warning

2. Cool down station3.Call home and Silent lunch with

me4. Referral

Procedures 1. Do Now 3-6 minutes

SilentWrite objective and answer questions in comp. ntbk

(complete sentences)Will be checked at the end of the week towards

notebook check grade

2. Exit Ticket 3-6 minutes Silent Answer questions (complete sentences) Will be checked daily

What is FORENSIC SCIENCE?

Why is it important?

Where have you heard/seen FORENSIC SCIENCE being

used or talked about?

Class Discussion

What school subjects are used to solve a case? (ex.)

What school subjects are used to solve a case? (ex.)

Biology Chemistry Physics Earth and

Environmental Art Algebra Psychology Geometry

Engineering Trigonometry History Ana and physiology And more…..

Branches of Forensics Activity

Review of the Contract How to label all of your papers in forensic className:Case Number:

Name: Real First and Last NameCase Number: 6 digit date – 2 digit period #

Name: Sirena HintonCase Number: 012314-01

OBJECTIVE: SWBAT EXPLAIN HOW TO APPROACH THE INITIAL INVESTIGATION

Do Now:1. What is forensic science? When/where is

forensic science used?

2. Looking at thispicture, what evidence couldyou collect?

Forensic Science Forensic Science is the application of

science to law.

Also called criminalistic

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Locard’s Exchange Principle Whenever 2 objects come in contact

with one another, they exchange some material

Locard strongly believed that every criminal can be connected to a crime by dust particles carried from the scene

This material that is transferred is called Trace Evidence

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The Seven S’s of a Crime Scene?

The Scene is simply defined as the actual site or location in which the incident took place.

Securing the Scene It is imperative that the first responding officer on the

scene protect the individuals involved as a first priority. Protecting the evidence is the second task. The entire

investigation could be dependent on this.

Why is it important to secure the scene? Scene is secured by a restricting a perimeter, utilizing rope or tape.

Entry of authorized personal is recorded. All unauthorized personal or removed to eliminate possibility of contamination or

transfer of evidence (Locard)

Separating the Witness Witnesses must not be allowed to talk

with each other. This is done so they do not compare

stories and so that a new story is not created. (collusion)

Scanning the Scene A forensic examiner needs to be able to scan the scene to

determine if there is a primary crime scene or potentially a secondary crime scene.

Primary scene- place the incident occurred Secondary scene- any other place connected to the

incident Ex. This is done by the team leader who assumes

control and assigns other duties such as who will be the : Photographer Log Recorder Sketch Artist Evidence Recorder and other personnel Specialist- entomologist, blood splatter, etc

Seeing the scene Done by the photographer

A photograph is a two-dimensional reproduction of the crime scene. It serves as the permanent record of the crime scene. Everyone involved in the investigation will have an opportunity to look at

theses photographs (the District Attorney, the defense counsel, homicide detectives, etc). They are also very important to you because the photographs will serve

as “memory joggers” when you have to get up on the witness stand and testify.

Good pictures are essential because most trials do not take place until a year

or more has passed. Videos can also be taking at the crime

Seeing the Scene This is done by the photographer Requirements of each photo: Photograph overall area from up close and

medium range and far away prior to moving anything.

Close up of each piece of evidence with evidence marker (including corpse)

Include a point of reference to indicate size. ( a ruler, a pen, a car key)

Sketching the Scene An accurate rough sketch drawn to scale

noting position of evidence and body. All objects should be measured from 2

immovable landmarks Sketch should include Case #, date, time,

locations, and assignments. Also included should be dimensions of

room, furniture, doors, windows, distance of objects or bodies from entrances and exits

Key Legend, should include direction and scale

Crime SceneSketch

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Date: August 14, 2001 Criminalist: Ann WilsonTime: 11:35 Location: 4358 Rockledge Dr

St. Louis, Mo.

A. Couch/sofa

B. Female body

C. Knife

D. Over turned Lamp

E. Chairs

F. Table

G. Fireplace

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Exit Ticket

Remember this is done individually and silently2-3 complete sentences for each questionBecause you are writing in complete sentences you do notneed to write the question

1. What could happen if the 7s was done out of order?2. What may happen if the first officer on the scene forgot to

secure the scene?3. Why are photos and sketches an important part of crime

scene?