forensics quiz: crime labs

Public crime labs are...

• are funded by taxes at the federal, state, or local level.

• used by police, prosecutors, and other law enforcement agencies.

• found in large cities, such as New York and Los Angeles.

• All of the above are true statements!

True or False: Private labs exist but usually charge citizens a fee.

• True

• False

The FBI...

• is an intelligence and threat focused organization

• supports law enforcement with analysis of suspected controlled substances

• deals with crimes involving alcohol, weapons and tobacco.

• handles crimes involving mail

The dept. of homeland security... SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• guards against counterfeiting

• protects the president

• is dedicated to crimes involving animals/livestock such as: poaching and importing endangered species into national parks.

• Deals with stolen property

The DEA... SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• is in charge of daily operating at public crime labs

• supports other law enforcement with analysis of controlled substances.

• supports with crime scene investigation, fingerprint identification and digital evidence.

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  investigates major illicit drug activities inside and outside the US.

  
  

T/F: Becoming a forensic scientist requires an advanced degree in forensic science.

• true

• false

T/F: Some forensic scientists have background in the police force.

• False, a degree in forensics and criminolgy is required

• True, some forensic scientists have background in police work and forensic independent study

ATF deals with... SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• crimes involving alcohol

• theft

• tobacco

• organized crime

The IRS...

• is laboratory within the dept. of treasury, that specializes in questionable documents

• Handles mail

• deals with forgery and counterfeit cash.

• protects paper and digital evidence

Which lab deals with crimes involving importation of endangered species?

• DEA

• dept. homeland security.

• PETA

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife service laboratory