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Forensic Entomology
Police Canines
Forensic Toxicology
Arson and Explosives
Ballistics
100
The insects most often first to invade dead remains are
Flies (Blowflies)
100
When apprehending a suspect, a police service dog is trained to
Grab and hold until their handler commands them to release
100
Forensic toxicology assists criminal investigations by detecting and identifying
Drugs, poisons, and toxins
100
What is an accelerant?
A liquid or a solid fuel source that increases the rate of combustion
100
Which type of firearm has a handle that contains a magazine that can hold several cartridges?
Pistol
200
Forensic entomology is a useful technique that can help determine
How long human remains have been lying undetected
200
What are two dog breeds that are most commonly used to track and apprehend criminal suspects
Belgian Malinois German Shepherd
200
The cells that psychoactive drugs tend to target in the body are located in the
Brain and spinal cord
200
Arsonists are most commonly motivated to set fires by
Revenge
200
The unique land and groove impressions in every gun barrel allow forensic investigators to
Determine if a certain bullet has been fired from a particular gun
300
In which body region does a blowfly most likely lay her eggs
Mouth
300
For what law enforcement task is a Labrador Retriever best suited?
Detecting concealed drugs
300
Which drugs are likely to impair a person’s ability to drive a motor vehicle by causing drowsiness and insensitivity?
Depressants
300
The most common cause of fires that cause property damage or injuries is (are)
Careless smoking
300
Ballistic fingerprinting techniques are used to determine the
Unique markings on bullets and cartridge casings
400
When a victim’s body is found during the winter, what piece of evidence could determine if the individual died before the winter began?
Only dead insect eggs are found in or on the body.
400
A cadaver-detection dog is trained to
Sniff out the scent of decomposing flesh
400
Permanent damage or death often occurs when a poison targets the
Brain or spinal cord
400
Upon whom do investigators focus first when determining the suspect in an arson investigation?
Owner of the property
400
The two aspects of flight path that are examined during an external ballistics analysis include a bullet’s
Trajectory and maximum range
500
An estimation of the age of the insects that have colonized the body can lead to
An estimation of the time since death
500
What is an explosive-detection dog trained to do when it finds the scent of an explosive device?
Sit or lie down at the possible bomb site
500
What is the most common body substance analyzed by forensic toxicologists?
Blood
500
Where does the most severe physical damage tend to occur at a classic V burn pattern site?
Bottom of the V
500
What substance(s) in gunpowder does the Paraffin Test help to identify?
Nitrites or nitrates