Introduction to Forensic Science

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What is digital forensics?

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Digital forensics is the process of recovering and investigating material found in digital devices, often in relation to computer crime.

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What type of evidence is often analyzed in digital forensics?

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Emails, digital files, and other electronic data.

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What is the role of a forensic pathologist?

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To determine the cause of death by examining deceased individuals.

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What is Locard's Exchange Principle?

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The principle that states every contact leaves a trace, meaning that a perpetrator will bring something into the crime scene and leave with something from it.

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What is the role of a forensic serologist?

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To analyze blood and bodily fluids to identify substances and determine their origin.

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What is forensic odontology?

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Forensic odontology is the study of dental records and bite marks to identify human remains or assess injuries.

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What is the importance of chain of custody in forensic science?

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Chain of custody is crucial for maintaining the integrity of evidence, ensuring it is collected, preserved, and presented in a legal context.

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What is the role of a forensic toxicologist?

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To analyze bodily fluids and tissues for the presence of drugs, alcohol, and poisons.

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What is the purpose of forensic anthropology?

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Forensic anthropology involves the identification and examination of human skeletal remains to determine age, sex, ancestry, and trauma.

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What is the role of a forensic entomologist?

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To study insect activity on decomposing bodies to estimate time of death.