Crime Scenes
What is the first step in processing a crime scene?
Secure the crime scene
What is the purpose of fingerprint analysis in forensic investigations?
What is identifying individuals based on unique ridge patterns?
What does DNA stand for, and where is it found in the human body?
What is Deoxyribonucleic Acid, found in the nucleus of cells?
What is the purpose of presumptive tests in forensic chemistry?
What is indicating the possible presence of a substance?
What does a forensic anthropologist study, and how does it contribute to investigations?
What is the study of human remains, contributing to the identification of individuals and their cause of death?
Explain the significance of the Locard Exchange Principle in crime scene investigation.
What is "every contact leaves a trace" – stating that there is always a transfer of evidence between a suspect and a crime scene.
How do forensic experts match tool marks to a specific tool?
What is comparing striations and other unique characteristics left by tools at crime scenes?
How does PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) contribute to DNA analysis?
What is amplifying small DNA samples for analysis?
How does gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) help identify substances in forensic analysis?
What is separating and analyzing complex mixtures of substances?
Describe the role of a forensic entomologist in determining the time of death.
What is analyzing insect activity on a body to estimate the post-mortem interval?
How does the use of luminol help investigators at a crime scene?
What is detecting bloodstains that are not visible to the naked eye?
Explain the concept of bullet trajectory analysis and its use in crime scene reconstruction.
What is determining the path a projectile took through space and its relevance in reconstructing shooting incidents?
What is mitochondrial DNA, and when is it useful in forensic investigations?
What is DNA found in the mitochondria, useful for identifying maternal relationships?
Explain the role of forensic toxicology in criminal investigations.
What is analyzing bodily fluids to detect the presence of drugs, poisons, or toxins?
How does forensic psychology assist in criminal investigations?
What is understanding the behavior of individuals to provide insights into motives and potential suspects?
Define the term "chain of custody" and its importance in forensic investigations.
What is the chronological documentation of evidence to ensure its integrity and admissibility in court?
What is the importance of forensic odontology in identifying individuals?
What is using dental records and bite mark analysis for identification?
Explain the role of CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) in forensic databases.
What is a national DNA database used to match DNA profiles from crime scenes to known offenders?
What is the significance of analyzing hair in forensic chemistry?
What is determining drug use, exposure to toxins, or establishing a timeline of events?
Explain the responsibilities of a forensic pathologist during an autopsy.
What is examining the body, collecting evidence, and determining the cause and manner of death?
What role does forensic photography play in documenting a crime scene?
What is capturing visual details and spatial relationships to aid in crime scene reconstruction?
Describe the process of digital forensics and its applications in criminal investigations.
What is the collection, analysis, and preservation of electronic evidence from digital devices?
How can DNA be used to determine paternity in forensic cases?
What is comparing the DNA of a child to that of the alleged father?
What is the purpose of arson investigation, and how do forensic chemists analyze fire debris for accelerants?
What is the role of forensic chemists in identifying and analyzing accelerants in fire debris to determine the presence of arson and assist in criminal investigations?
What is the purpose of forensic botany in crime scene investigations?
What is analyzing plant material to link suspects or victims to specific locations?