Forensic Careers
Eyewitnesses & Evidence
Observation Skills
Deductive Reasoning & CSI
CSI Pt. 2
100
Name a forensic science career that involves analyzing DNA evidence.
Forensic DNA Analyst
Forensic Biologist
Crime Science Technician
100
True or False: Eyewitness accounts are always accurate.
False
100
Forensic investigators must rely on their ability to ___, ____, and ____ observations clearly.
observe, interpret, and report
100
Deriving consequences from facts using a series of logical steps is known as?
Deductive Reasoning
100
What is the first step in crime scene investigation?
Secure the Scene
200
Describe the role of a forensic pathologist.
Investigates death to determine the cause and manner of death.
Perform autopsies, examine bodies for injury and diseases.
Analyze medical and crime scene evidence to reconstruct the events surrounding a death.
200
Can you always trust an eyewitness’s observations? Why or why not?
No, because observations can be faulty. Eyewitness testimony is not always reliable and can cause perception to be wrong.
200
What are the four lobes of the brain?
Frontal
Parietal
Occipital
Temporal
200
True or False: Drawing a conclusion using deductive reasoning ensures that investigators are 100% correct in their guesses.
False
200
What is the primary concern of the first officer to arrive at a crime scene?
The officer must preserve and protect the area.
Priority should be given to medical assistance for individuals in need AND to arrest the perpetrator.
300
What does a forensic toxicologist do?
Identifies substances like drugs, alcohol, and poisons samples to determine their presence and potential role in death, injury, and impairment.
300
Who is a person that can communicate their observations related to a crime?
Eyewitness
Witness
300
Paying attention to detail takes ____ effort.
Conscious
300
What is the use of a druggist fold?
Package small traceable evidence
300
Why is it crucial to separate witnesses at a crime scene?
To avoid working together and to avoid one witness to be influenced by another.
400
List four careers in forensic science and their primary responsibilities.
1. CSI- secure and document crime scenes.
2. Digital Forensic Analyst- recovers and analyze data from computers, etc.
3. Forensic Pathologist- specialize in determining the manner of death.
4. DNA Analyst- takes human samples from blood, hair, etc to determine victims.
400
Name the 6 types of evidence.
Circumstantial
Physical
Biological
Direct
Class
Individual
400
What function does the temporal lobe serve?
Processes auditory information, memory, and emotions.
400
The 5th step of CSI
Sketching the Scence
400
What does the chain of custody refer to, and why is it important?
Refers to documentation and paper trail that records the sequence of custody, control, transfer, analysis, and disposition of physical and electronic evidence.
To make sure the evidence is admissible in court.
500
Explain the importance of forensic anthropology in crime investigations
Helps identify unknown human remains
Determine time and manner of death
Provide other vital information about the deceased
500
Classify the evidence.
A fingerprint found on the murder weapon is... & ....
Direct & Individual
500
What is missing? Explain.
Perception; Brain's interpretation and organization of sensory information, creating a meaningful experience of the world.
500
Describe the Locard's Exchange Principle
States that when a person comes into contact with an object (or another person), a cross-transfer of physical evidence can occur
500
Describe the seven steps of crime scene investigation
1. Secure the crime scene
2. Separating Witnesses
3. Scanning the Scene
4. Seeing the Scene
5. Sketching the Scene
6. Searching the Scene
7. Securing and Collecting Evidence