------------------------------------------------- Evaluate the use of forensics in criminal investigation Step Up to Higher Education: Module 2 Assignment. ------------------------------------------------- Evaluate the use of forensics in criminal investigation Step Up to Higher Education: Module 2 Assignment. Daniel Henderson Daniel Henderson Table of Contents Introduction Page 1 Bibliography Page 6 The aim of this essay is to discuss and evaluate the use of forensics in criminal investigation. This
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Surprisingly‚ my interest in forensics didn’t come from binge watching CSI Miami or admiring thrilling documentaries on crime and homicide. My obsession with fulfilling a career as a forensic scientist actually came from witnessing a man walk free of a crime everyone knew he committed. As the daughter and niece of several lawyers and police officers‚ I have the had plenty of opportunities to sit through numerous of criminal trials and one case in particular influenced my career decision. A man on
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Forensic scientists established a way to identify the brand of lipstick someone was wearing at a crime scene without removing the evidence from its bag‚ avoiding contaminating the evidence (2013). The technique by the name of Raman Spectroscopy was used (2013). This method detects laser light allowing for investigators to analyze lipstick marks left at the crime scene (2013). “Analyzing lipstick traces can be used to establish physical contact between two individuals‚ such as a victim and a suspect”
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happened to the city? Why is Herculaneum important to archeology today? What are some of the challenges that archeologists face when examining the city of Herculaneum? How do you think the archeological investigation of Herculaneum relates to forensic anthropology? In what ways are similar techniques and processes used in both of these situations? What is surprising about the ruins in Herculaneum? How is this different than Pompeii? How do archeologists know that other people have been to the
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DNA: A Forensics Science Tool Deoxyribonucleic acid commonly known as DNA is a genetic material found in the nucleus of cells in all living things. It is very useful in the world of science. Especially in the world of Forensic Science. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is a tool that is used daily by Forensic Scientists around the world. The discovery of DNA has been remarkable. Thanks to DNA many criminal cases worldwide have been solved. The first time DNA was used in a criminal case was in 1988
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Forensic DNA testing In Today’s forensic DNA testing is used all around the world to catch criminals. Forensic DNA testing is able to catch suspects and analyze their data correctly to be able to identify their suspect and be sure to identify their suspect and be sure it is the right person. DNA testing is 100% accurate and is the most effective type of testing there is and can change many lives such as criminals‚ fathers and children. Before forensic DNA testing
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In order to have any chance in pursuing a career as a Forensic Chemist (Criminalistics Trace)‚ I’m going to have to undergo a large amount of studies‚ starting with a bachelor’s degree in a science of my choosing and ending with a master’s degree in forensic science. At Michigan State‚ there is a Forensic Science program that will allow me to specialize in Forensic Chemistry‚ or trace evidence‚ which is what Criminalists deal with in their daily life. However‚ this program is extremely competitive
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Review Questions 1. Forensic science is any science that is used to benefit the system of criminal justice. The use of science to help determine who committed a crime. 2. Forensic scientist must first analyze the evidence properly‚ documenting everything as they work. They must also be able to give expert testimony if called upon to serve in court. Finally‚ forensic scientist must be able to give specific training to law enforcement on how to collect data and samples of evidence. 3
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through life. Bills will need to be payed‚ families will need taken care of‚ and all of that requires a successful career. Forensic anthropology is challenging for the mind‚ and provides the required amount of money
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of the gun with the bullet in the direction that the bullet is traveling in. If the end of the gun or muzzle is close to the target‚ some of this gunpowder residue will be transferred to the target. The pattern or distribution of the residue helps forensic scientists estimate the distance of the gun from the target. 4. What is the Greiss Test? The Greiss Test uses chemicals to develop gunpowder residue patterns‚ particularly around bullet holes. 5. When a bullet is retrieved‚ how is it marked
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