Fathers of Forensics
Who is the father of Toxicology?
Matthieu Orfila
How many total crime labs does DPs have?
16
Who performs autopsies and gives their expert opinion on cause and manner of death?
Forensic Pathologist
What is a search warrant?
Judge's written order authorizing law enforcement to conduct a search of a specified place and seize evidence.
Which court case ruled in favor of the defendant and established the exclusionary rule at the federal level?
Weeks V United States
Court held that the 4th admen. prohibits using illegally obtained evidence in court at the federal level due to unreasonable search and seizure. His conviction was overturned.
Who is the father of questioned documents?
Albert Osborn
How many crime labs does DPS have to biology/DNA?
10
Who decides if a suspect is competent to stand trial?
Forensic Psychiatrist
What is probable cause?
Set of facts and circumstances that would lead a responsible and prudent person to believe a crime has been or is being committed
Which court case ruled in favor of the state and said that states were not required to exclude evidence obtained through unreasonable searches and seizures in their criminal trials
Wolf v Colorado
Wolf was sentenced to 45 years.
Who is the father of fingerprinting
Francis Galton
How many crime labs does DPS have for firearms?
8
Who processes the crime scene and has a wide range of knowledge. Such as, fingerprint processing, bloodstain pattern analysis, and shooting reconstruction?
Crime Scene Investigator
What type of warrantless search does this describe: A warrantless entry due to clear and present danger of death or physical injury.
Exigent circumstance
Which court case ruled in favor of the defendant and established the exclusionary rule at the state level?
Mapp V Ohio.
Court held that the 4th admen. prohibits using illegally obtained evidence in court at the state level due to unreasonable search and seizure. The conviction was overturned.
who is the father of Ballistics?
Calvin Goddard
How many crime labs does DPS have for friction ridge (fingerprints)
4
Who studies the human skeleton?
Forensic Anthropologist
What are some areas of diminished privacy?
Correctional institutions, Schools, and Regulated industry
Who is the father of Anthropometry?
Alphonse Bertillion
Who specializes in investigations involving analysis of drug crimes?
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Who reviews and analyzes ballistics-related evidence, which includes firearms and ammunition.
Firearms Examiner
How many days do police have to EXECUTE the search warrant after it has been signed by the judge.
Execute within three days – does not include the date it was issued or the date it was executed (5 days total time).