Out of CSIght, Out of Mind Flashcards
According to leading figures in the field, ____________ demands more than just swabbing for DNA and testing flecks of blood
Criminal forensics
What are Alternative Light Sources?
Utilizing ultraviolet light, investigators can identify physiological fluids like semen, urine, and saliva through the fluids’ natural fluorescent properties.
What is Forensic ecology?
the analysis of non-human evidence found at a crime scene.
What is Latent print analysis?
an impression of the friction skin of the fingers or palms of the hands that has been transferred to another surface.
What is Cloud forensics?
the use of forensic techniques to investigate cloud environments.
What is Ballistics?
the science of the travel of a projectile in flight
What is Toxicology?
a field of science that helps us understand the harmful effects that chemicals, substances, or situations, can have on people, animals, and the environment.
What is Bloodstain pattern analysis?
the study and analysis of bloodstains at a known or suspected crime scene. This is done with the purpose of drawing conclusions about the nature, timing and other details of the crime.
What is Forensic entomology?
the study of arthropods, especially insects, associated with crimes and other aspects of the courts and judicial system
What is forensic evidence?
criminal evidence acquired through scientific methods, including ballistics, blood tests, and DNA tests to be used in court
