1. What do you think you'd like most about working as a forensic scientist? Why? What do you think you'd like least about working as a forensic scientist? Why? I think what I’d like most about working as a forensic scientist is piecing the evidence together and making a timeline of what occurred at the crime scene. I think it would be really cool to have that “aha” moment while evaluating and analyzing evidence, and to be able to realize and understand from one item how it relates to a crime. I think I would like this because it would be interesting to be able to see a piece of evidence, and study it, and be able to fit the pieces together with other evidence and understand how they all relate to each other. I think what I’d like least about working as a forensic scientist is having to discriminate between relevant evidence and irrelevant evidence, and having to work through frustrating cases where the evidence doesn’t seem to match up.…
Why forensic scientists are an important part in drug cases is because they hold the ability to tell whether or not the drug is present. They have to be able to back their findings up with evidence suitable in the court of law.…
Forensic scientists collect and analyze the evidence, give an expert testimony, and train other law enforcement individuals on how to record and collect evidence.…
2: History and development of forensic science – Who are the “key players” and their contributions?…
-Brief Description- Forensic scientist’s help investigators solve crimes by analyzing the pieces of evidence that have been gathered from a crime scene. They might work with a wide variety of evidence types, or specialize in an area such as DNA evidence or fingerprint examination.…
11. Approximately how many operating crime labs are there in the United States (federal, state, and country)? 300+.…
Forensic science is the application of science to both criminal and civil laws. Those who work in this field are called forensic scientists. Forensic scientists collect, preserve, and analyze scientific evidence during the course of an investigation. Some forensic scientists travel to collect physical evidence while others work in laboratories to analyze the evidence. There are ten different forensic units and departments that have different purposes and different roles. These units and departments include: The Criminalistics Unit, The Odontology Department, The Pathology Unit, The Anthropology Department, The Entomology Department, The Toxicology Department, The Photography Unit, The Document Examiner Department, The Fingerprint Department,…
Being a Forensic Pathologist is a career that many people would like to have. However, they are not always successful in following all of the steps to achieve this profession. Forensic Pathology is not just about concluding the cause of death for a deceased person; there are many rules you have to follow to make sure the autopsy is done right. This profession is a very high paying career and is also very costly to go to school for it. I will explain why I would like to be a Forensic Pathologist, along with the salary, the tasks that they perform and all of the educational requirements.…
1.What is forensic science? It is a science that is used in the court of law, it provides impartial scientific evidence.…
The first job that I chose was crime laboratory analyst or DNA analysis. Crime laboratory analysts are forensic scientists who work in a lab, where they examine and test the physical evidence collected at a crime scene. Evidence analyzed by a crime laboratory analyst includes DNA, firearms, fibers, toxicology, blood spatter and tool marks. Crime laboratory analysts apply the principles of genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology to their work and use several and to help wrongly accused people. The skills needed for crime lab analyst or DNA analysis is to first have a degree in forensic science or biology but especially chemistry so you can be familiar with lab equipment. And also successful crime lab analysts possess attentiveness to detail, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, oral communication abilities to testify in court proceedings and writing skills to construct reports. The ability to use scientific, database, email and word processing software is generally necessary as well. The skill that I believe would be helpful in succeeding in this…
Firstly, computer forensic specialists must have a four year college degree. This degree must be in either, Information Technology, Computer Science or Security and Risk analysis (“Computer Forensic” 2). These are long and strenuous courses; the candidate shouldn’t take them lightly. If the specialist wanted to go into Law Enforcement or into private detective work, then an undergraduates study, such as an associate’s degree or a minor, in criminal justice, is recommended, as it will prepare the candidate for the skills that will be required whilst on the job (“Computer Forensics” 2). I am currently studying for my associates’ degree in criminal justice. After I obtain this…
Forensic science helps solve crimes faster, and with the crime rate in every country rising, forensic science becomes increasingly important. The forensic department of a country also reduces the burden of the government in criminal investigations.…
Forensic science is used in criminal and civil law cases. This type of work involves gather evidence by identification and interpretation (Forensic science, 2008). Common evidence that is gathered at a scene by a forensic scientist could be fingerprints, blood, hair, skin, toxins, and paint (Forensic science, 2008). Forensic science is not only involved in common small cases but as well at an international level of work. Different countries can utilize forensic science to gather information about weapons of mass destruction and determine the validity of a claim (Forensic science, 2008).…
Have you ever wondered about the people behind the crime scenes, you know the ones taking the pictures of all the evidence and victims? A Forensic Photographer plays a very important role at a crime scene. They play an important part at the crime scene; they are there to capture the crime scene through the eyes of a lens. Then later that vision could be used as evidence, could hold a clue to the crime that was missed at first glance, as well as testify in court to testify to try and help convict a suspect. This all played a big role in me wanting to become a Forensic Photographer, behind the scenes but plays a bigger role than most assume.…
As a forensic investigator, you may work in the lab as well if you are not needed at the scene of a crime. Forensic investigators typically work forty hours a week but there are times when you may have to pull long hours. Investigators work with a team trying to solve a case, and they often have to take on extra job duties to get the work done for an investigation. The job duties you will have as a forensic investigator will be based on the kinds of crimes you typically investigate. As a whole, you would be in charge of collecting evidence at a crime scene and performing on-site experiments on certain pieces of evidence.…