2.forensic science and crime investigation Flashcards
define forensic science
forensic science is the use of scientific methods and evidence in support of a legal debate
define criminalistics
criminalistics means the scientific study and evaluation of physical evidence in the commission of crimes
is criminalistics really used in the uk if no why not?
no, narrow focus
whats the forensic process?
- the crime scene
- identification and retrieval of physical evidence
- forensic analysis and interpretation
- evaluating
- expert witness report
- cross examination in court
- control and continuity of evidence
whats biometrics?
fingerprints, DNA profiling
whats Forensic entomology
insects
whats Forensic toxicology:
poisons,
analysis and effects
whats Forensic anthropology:
identification from skeletal remains
whats Forensic engineering:
building structures, failure and cause
Police service organised on a regional basis under a _____ __________
chief constable
whats were CSE’s and CSI’s previously called?
scene of crime officers
who manages scene of crime officers?
scientific support manager
who does the scientific support manager respond to ?
Senior Investigating Officer
management of crime scene summary
- Senior Investigating Officer
- scientific support manager
- crime scene coordinator
- crime scene manager
- crime scene examiners
define a crime scene
defined location or person where physical evidence may be found
who may work at a crime scene?
CSEs including the Crime Scene Manager (often a senior CSE) • Photographers • Medical personnel • Fire investigators • Bomb-disposal personnel
what do crime scene management and investigation do?
Control and record the crime scene; collect and process evidence; photography, liaise with others; prepare reports.
what do Forensic submissions do ?
coordination of scientific evidence
what do Fingerprint bureau do ?
Responsible for the classification, matching and identification of fingerprints to individuals
what do Forensic recovery do?
Responsible for enhancing fingerprints obtained at the crime scene; laboratory work, lighting; responsible for quality control at the scene
what do Footwear recovery do?
recover footwear marks
what does the digital crime lab do?
looks hardware and systems found at crime scene
whos responsible for training police forensics personnel?
College of Policing Forensic Centre
what does the First Officer Attending do at a crime scene?
- Initial assessment
- Preserve the scene
- Call for assistance
- Record-keeping and communicating • Dealing with injured and the public
- Dealing with witnesses/ suspects
