INTRODUCTION TO FORENSICS

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What is forensics?

The application of science to law

BRANCHES OF SCIENCE INVOLVED IN FORENSICS

• Biology• Chemistry• Physics• Geology• And many,

many more

JOBS INVOLVED IN FORENSICS

• Police at the scene- trained detectives and evidence collection techs

• Forensic Scientist- analyzes the physical evidence

• Medical Examiner- evaluates the body and injuries

More Jobs…

• Forensic Psychologist- determines competency and profiles criminals

• Forensic Odontologist-uses teeth to ID bodies

These are only a few of the many jobs within the field of Forensic Science

PROCESSING THE CRIME

SCENE

Step-by-Step Procedures

Crime Scene or Scene of the Crime?

SCENE OF THE CRIME- The physical location of the crime

CRIME SCENE- The primary location of the crime and the secondary places where it was planned and where the criminals may have fled.

First Responder Responsibilities

1. Assist the victim (if alive)

2. Detain witnesses

3. Arrest the suspect if still on the scene

4. Protect the scene

5. Take notes & communicate all alterations made to the crime scene to the CSIs

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATORResponsibilities

Photograph, Videotape, Sketch, and Take

notes

FIRST:

Methods to Search For Physical Evidence

Line or Strip Method

Grid Method

Zone Method

Wheel or Ray Method

Spiral Method

CSI Responsibilities Continued

After photographing and documenting the scene,

Collect & preserve the physical

evidence

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