Intro to Forensics
What is a common misconception of forensic science?
Bad guys always get caught
What should you turn off before lighting a match?
Gas / Bunsen burner
What are the two types of Crime Scenes?
Primary & Secondary Scenes
What does a medical examiner do?
Look at the body and examine cause of death
What kind of shoes should you wear in the lab?
What is the preliminary survey of a crime scene known as?
What does a Forensic Odontologist do?
examine and ID bite marks (dentist)
How do you extinguish an alcohol fire?
Spraying the fire extinguisher at the base of the fire
What is the first thing a responding officer does when arriving at a crime scene?
Attend to the victim(s)
How many high school science classes do you need to complete in order to become a forensic scientist?
As many as you can
What is the first thing you do when there is broken glass in the lab?
Notify the teacher to safely clean up
Is photographing a crime scene important?
Yes
What do forensic scientists do if they work on civil matters?
Signatures on wills & Authenticity of documents
Why do you point the open-end of a test tube away from you?
It is so chemicals don't spray directly at you
What type of evidence can tell you how a crime was committed?
Physical evidence