Introduction To Forensics Flashcards
What does forensic science mean?
Science of the law
When we’re fingerprints first used?
Early 1800’s
She was bullet comparison first used?
1885
What is physical fit?
When two bits of evidence fit together (bits of paper)
When was the first crime lab set up?
1910
Who set up the first crime lab?
Locard
When was blood analysis used from?
1915
When was DNA analysis used in forensic context?
Late 1980’s
What are roles of forensic scientists?
Forensic dentists Forensic archaeologists Forensic anthropologists Pathologists Forensic psychologists Scene of crime officers
What do forensic dentists do?
Examine bite marks, determine age by teeth
What do forensic anthropologists do?
Examine bones
Identify age, sex, height and race
What do pathologists do?
Examine cause and manner of death
What is examined in terms of forensic biology?
Body fluids Hairs and fibres analysis Blood pattern analysis DNA profiling Damage
What is examined in forensics in terms of chemistry?
Footwear
Tool marks
Tyre analysis
Paint and glass analysis
What is examined in forensics in terms of toxicology?
Blood and urine analysis Sample for drugs and alcohol Hair fibres can be used to determine drug use and duration of use Organ analysis for drugs Identify drugs and purity
