1. What is forensic science? the application of science to the criminal justice system. 2. What three tasks or responsibilities does a forensic scientist have? collect and analyze the evidence found at a crime scene‚ 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‚ interpret the evidence. 3. What criteria might be used to establish someone as an expert witness? consideration
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Introduction Strategies in digital forensics do not have an institutionalized and predictable model. There is a need for a universal process inside forensic examinations. Although fundamental procedures for performing a comprehensive digital forensic investigation‚ most procedures are not universal and in this way don’t have the capacity to be exchanged through the cases. In a digital forensic investigation‚ interview process is very important while deciding who‚ what‚ where‚ when‚ why‚ and how.
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Internet Explorer10 Forensics Internet Explorer is an application used to browse the web that majority of computer users utilize on a daily basis and the version IE10 was introduced along with windows 8 operating system. One of the many challenges for the forensic analyst is to reconstruct the web browsing habits for the subject under investigation. In order to reconstruct this activity‚ one must analyze the internal data structures of the web browser cache files for Internet Explorer. This research
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Bunting (2012)‚ Gogolin (2013)‚ Kral (2011) and Nelson‚ Phillips and Steuart (2010) provide lists of item that a digital forensics investigator should have at the scene. The table at the end of this section summarizes the suggestions of these authors. Hardware & software Data acquisition‚ particularly preserving volatile data‚ will be foremost in the mind of the digital forensics investigator upon arrival at the scene of the incident. If the machines are running‚ and particularly if the machines
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criminal activities or any natural disaster are very well portrayed by Forensic Science. This far-fetched science lends a hand in investigating and delivering judgment for criminal or civil cases and identification of an individual during these proceedings. These days we consider forensic odontology very much reliable and trustworthy method of identification of the deceased‚ particularly in several fatality incidents. Forensic dental record assessment has been used for human
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Siegel. Fundamentals of Forensic Science. Amsterdam: Elsevier/Academic‚ 2006. Print. "Human Osteology - A laboratory and Field Manual" 3rd Edition‚ 1987 http://medstat.med.utah.edu/kw/osteo/forensics/boneintro.html France‚ Diane L. "Forensic Anthropology: A Brief Review." Forensic Anthropology. Web. 01.Dec.2011.http://www.wadsworth.com/anthropology_d/special_features/forensics/forensics_index/index.html. Winson‚ Terrie. "Forensic Anthropology." Forensic Anthropology. Dec. 2004
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Review Questions 1. What is a comparison microscope? What are the advantages of this microscope? A comparison microscope is a type of microscopes that is commonly used in a forensic laboratory. This microscope combines two microscopes into one unit‚ allowing the viewer to see what is under each of the lenses at the same time. This is a huge advantage because it allows you to compare evidence with a known sample because the two samples can be examined side by side. 2. What are the three substances
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To describe ethics in forensic science‚ let me first give a definition of ethics. According to Webster’s II New Riverside University Dictionary‚ ethics is defined as: 1. A principle of right or good behavior. 2. A system of moral principles or values. 3. The study of the general nature of morals and the specific choices an individual makes in relating to others. With that being said‚ is ethics practiced when it comes to forensic science? I am pretty sure it is in most cases‚
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Module Five: Text Questions Review Questions 1. What is the NIBIN? NIBIN is the National Integrated Ballistic Identification Network that was created by the FBI and the ATF in 1999. 2. What is rifling? What two types of markings does this produce? Rifling is when each gun is given spiral grooves by the manufacturer. The spiral grooves are cut into the barrel of a gun in order to make a bullet spin as it is fired. Rifling produces grooves and lands. 3. What is a distance determination? How is
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Computer Forensics US-CERT Overview This paper will discuss the need for computer forensics to be practiced in an effective and legal way‚ outline basic technical issues‚ and point to references for further reading. It promotes the idea that the competent practice of computer forensics and awareness of applicable laws is essential for today’s networked organizations. This subject is important for managers who need to understand how computer forensics fits as a strategic element in overall organizational
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