Forensic Units/Specialists
This forensic unit examines body fluid and organs to determine the presence or absence of drugs/poisons
Toxicology Unit
This fingerprint has ridges that enter and exit on the same side
Arch print
What are the seven S's?
1.Secure the scene.
2.Separate the witnesses.
3.Scan the scene.
4.See that photos are taken.
5.Sketch the scene.
6.Search for evidence.
7.Secure the collected evidence.
This is evidence that could be used to imply a fact but does not prove anything alone
Circumstantial evidence
Which forensic specialists studies the skeletal remains to make an id?
Anthropologist
This unit applies principles and techniques of chemistry, physics, and geology to the identification and comparison of crime-scene evidence.
Physical Science Unit
This fingerprint pattern is circular and has two deltas
Whorl print
What is a primary crime scene?
Place where the crime took place
First hand evidence such as video or confessions would be what type of evidence?
Direct evidence
Which forensic specialist uses insects to give an approximate time and place of death?
Entomologist
This unit is staffed with biologists and biochemists who apply their knowledge to the identification and DNA profiling of dried blood-stains and other body fluids, the comparison of hairs and fibers, and the identification of botanical materials.
Biology Unit
Identification of a victim through dental records is called what?
Odontology
What is the secondary crime scene?
Place related to the crime but the actual location of the crime
What is trace evidence?
Small but measurable amounts of biological or physical evidence found at crime scenes
Which forensic specialist determines the cause of death?
Pathologist
The handwriting and typewriting on questioned documents are studied by this unit.
Document Examination Unit
This fingerprint pattern has ridges that enter and exit on different sides and has one delta
Loop print
Which crime scene pattern would absolutely require more than one investigator?
Zone
Would blood be class evidence or individual evidence?
Class evidence
What is your FAVORITE class this year? :)
FORENSICS!!
When detectives explain that contact with another person, place, or object results in an exchange of physical materials, what principal are they describing?
Locard's principal
The three main types of fingerprints are?
Loop, whorl, arch
Who is responsible for securing the crime scene?
First responding officer
What is the difference between individual and class evidence?
Individual- Material that is used to make a direct id of a person Class- Material that is used to connect an object or person to a group
Who is FAVORITE teacher?? : )
MRS. MARTIN, of course :)