BOOK DEFINATIONS Flashcards
General chemistry sub unit
Ids specific dyes and chemicals used in bank security devices.
Analyzes clothing for dyed and chemicals
Analyses controlled substances to determine if and quantity.
Chemical analysis of unknown solids and liquids
Pharmaceutical id.
Toxicology sub unit
Analysis of biological specimens of food products for drugs and poisons.
Investigates claims of tampering
Paints and polymers sub unit
Analyses paint chips.
Conducts automotive info from paint samples. (Male model and year ).
Compares plastics.
Determined the composition color and construction
Compared caulks sealants and adhesives
Identi kit
Computer generated composite of a suspects general description
Latent fingerprints.
A fingerprint that occurs when the entire pattern of whirls on the finger , which contain small amounts of grease , oil , perspiration, or dirt is transferred to an object when touched
Lineup
Police ask witness to view several suspects for identification purposes
Personality file.
A means for identifying the type of person responsible for a particular crime. Accomplished by identifying psychological and social characteristics surrounding the crime as well as the manner it was committed
Plastic fingerprint.
Results when a finger presses against a plastic material and leaves a negative impression of friction ridges.
Relevancy test
Based on federal rules of evidence , permits the admission of relevant evidence that is helpful to the trier of fact
Visible fingerprint
Also called a dust print. A print that has been adulterated with foreign matter
Odontology
Forensic dentistry
Physical anthropology
Skeletal remains
Trace evidence
Example
Identifies and compares specific types of trace materials that could he transferred during the commission of a violent crime.
Human hair. animal hair. Textile fiber and fabric. Wood
Frye test.
Involves the admission of scientific evidence.
Courts admit evidence based on novel scientific techniques only when the technique has gained general acceptance in the scientific community to which it belongs.
DNA technology
The science of identifying the genetic facsimile or blue print of any particular organism in every cell within each human body.
