Branches of Forensics and Crime Labs

True or False:
Forensic Odontologists specialize in bite mark anaylsis.

• True
• False

True or False:
A Forensic Anthropologist would analyze any drugs and/or poisons found in the body.

• True
• False

Which substance would a Forensic Serologist NOT identify?

• Semen
• Blood
• Saliva
• They would identify all of the three choices.

A Forensic Pathologist would perform all of the following tasks except:

• perform an autopsy
• collect trace evidence
• help determine the cause of death
• investigate criminal use of technology

A Forensic Engineer would perform each of the following tasks except for:

• investigating traffic accidents
• materials failure cases
• structure collapses
• criminal use of electronic records

The field that deals with the external and internal examination of a deceased person (an autopsy) to determine cause of death.

• forensic toxicology

• forensic pathology

• forensic autopsologist

• forensic anthropology

An image has been presented in court that identifies the presence of the suspect at the scene of the crime. The defense is arguing that the image has been altered. Which forensic science discipline would be used to verify the image's validity?

• Pathology/Biology

• Digital and Multimedia Sciences

• Engineering and Applied Sciences

• Criminalistics

In the 80's and 90's, steroid use was prevalent in both the NFL and MLB. When congressional investigations began, one forensic science discipline led the charge. Which of the following is most likely that discipline?

• Odontology

• Digital and Multimedia Sciences

• Criminalistics

• Toxicology

Which branch of forensics would be responsible for determining if a suspect is mentally fit to stand trial?

• Pathology
• Anthropology

• Criminalistics

• Behavioral/Psychiatry

FUN FACT (take a guess): The OLDEST forensic laboratory in the United States is that of the...

• F.B.I. Laboratory.

• New Jersey State Police Laboratory

• Los Angeles Police Department

• New York City's Crime Laboratory