Forensic Science Crime Scene

Refers to small evidence like hairs of fibers

• physical evidence

• trace evidence

• suspect

• witness

Person thought to be capable of committing a crime

• Forensics

• Evidence

• Suspect

• CSI

What does the Locard Exchange Principle imply?

• fingerprints can help identify people

• wherever there is contact, something is left behind (evidence)

• for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

• there is always some type of DNA left at a crime scene

Who is known as the Father of Forensics?

• Edmond Locard

• Mathieu Orfila

• Francis Galton

• Calvin Goddard

Which forensic specialist analyzes skeletal remains?

• forensic anthropologist

• forensic psychiatrist

• forensic entomologist

• forensic pathologist

Which forensic specialist studies insects to determine time of death?

• forensic anthropologist

• forensic psychiatrist

• forensic entomologist

• forensic pathologist

Which type of forensic specialist uses medical science for legal purposes, such as determining cause of death?

• forensic entomologist

• forensic pathologist

• forensic odontologist

• forensic engineer

Which forensic specialist analyzes dental evidence for crime purposes?

• forensic entomologist

• forensic pathologist

• forensic odontologist

• forensic engineer

Relating the application of science to resolve legal matters

• Forensics

• Forensic Science

• Forensic Investigator

• CSI Effect

A forensic investigator is only interested in...

• proving guilt or innocence

• solving the crime

• testifying in court

• collecting/examining evidence