Exam 1 Flashcards
Forensic Science
The application of science to matters involving the criminal and civic justice systems and court.
What does the root of forensic mean?
“public”
Private Forensic Science Labratories
Specialize in 1-2 types of evidence, serve the public, independently owned. (Universities)
Public Forensic Science Labratories
Test many types of evidence, not open for public use only that of the government. (FBI forensics lab)
Forensic Scientists Duty
- Preform scientific analysis of evidence and give expert testimony in legal proceedings
- Understand methods and requirements of good science
- Knowledge of specific techniques used in particular disciplines
- Know rules of evidence and court procedures
ANAB
ANSI National Accreditation Board
ASCLD
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
ASTM
American Society for Testing Materials
ISO
International Organization for Standardization
ABC
American Board of Criminalists
AAFS
American Academy of Forensic Science
FEPAC
Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission
OSAC
Organization of Scientific Area Committees
Bias
Preference for or against a person, thing, group, idea, or behavior.
Do humans have the ability to turn off their own bias?
No