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Forensic Science (What is Forensics, and where does the name come from?…
Forensic Science
What is Forensics, and where does the name come from?
It means- relating to, used in, or suitable to a court of law. It comes from the Latin word, forensis.
What is an eyewitness, and how reliable is one?
An eyewitness is someone who was at the crime scene, and saw the crime happen. Eyewitnesses are not as reliable as some think they are because unconsciously we sometimes forget memories or change them.
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Who are the people involved in a crime scene investigation, and what does each person do?
A few jobs during a crime scene investigation are, photographer, sketch preparer, evidence recovery personnel, and evidence recorder.
The photographer takes pictures of the crime scene. The Sketch preparer will diagram the area, and take measurements. Evidence recovery personnel and evidence recorders take and package any evidence.
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Define trace evidence, and give several examples.
trace materials include human hair, animal hair, textile fibers and fabric, rope, soil, glass, and building materials.
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