What in the Word?
The Latin root for science is scientia, which means...
knowledge
The forensic analysis of physical evidence from a crime scene.
Criminalistics
analyzes things of the past that are no longer observable in their original form.
Historical science
evidence of living origin
Biological
grid, spiral, parallel and zone are all examples of...
Search Patterns
The Latin root for forensic is forensis, which means...
"of or before the formum"
The study of forensic dentistry.
Odontology
requires the use of the scientific method and our five senses and allows us to study processes in real time.
Observational science or operational science
evidence of nonliving origin
Physical
a sketch that is drawn before gathering collecting evidence
rough sketch
In 1828, what was included in Webster's definition of science? "The science of ______ must be perfect."
God
The analysis of drugs and toxins postmortem, human performance, and general drug testing.
Toxicology
Unique features that have a high probability of being associated with a standard source.
Individual Characteristics
anecdotal evidence; evidence based on personal observation
Testimonial
documented, chronological record of those individuals who have interacted with each piece of evidence from collection to the court room.
Chain of Custody
the acquisition of knowledge gained from the evidence, analysis, and investigator interpretations, with the goal of presenting this knowledge before individuals in the judicial system...
forensic science
The study of human biology and physiological characteristics and their development
Anthropology
Class Characteristics
evidence that is not gathered from direct observation but from inference.
Circumstantial
Quickly protecting the area of a crime?
Securing the Crime Scene
What is the "forum," in the latin root forensis...
judicial system
The lawyer and judges involved in forensic cases
Jurisprudence
5 steps to the scientific method
The problem or question
Hypothesis
Experimental Procedure
Results
Analysis & Conclusion
evidence that links a suspect to a crime or scene through personal knowledge or observation.
Direct
Photograph and or Video
Sketches
Notes