FLVS Forensics Module 1

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When shows like CSI, NCIS, Bones, and other programs like them give the impression that evidence analysis happens quickly and that it is always right.

Science

Focus on and attempt to explain the natural world, support its ideas with evidence, involve scientists and other members of the scientific community, further existing research and lead to new research, and ask testable questions.

Forensic Science

The application of science to the criminal justice system or a science that is used for the purposes of the criminal justice system.

Forensic Scientists

While the primary role of a forensic scientist is to collect and analyze the evidence found at a crime scene, the individual may also be called upon to give expert testimony and train other law enforcement individuals in how to record and collect evidence. Can work in labs, the field to collect evidence, or teach at universities and colleges. Often curious thinkers and are good with details. Have to apply the techniques from the physical sciences and use their knowledge of these areas in order to make sense of the evidence that has been collected from a crime scene. Also have to abide by the rules and regulations of the judicial system.

What is Hsi Duan Yu?

A Chinese book from 1248 that has the first written record of medical knowledge to solving crime in a description of how to distinguish between strangulation and drowning.