glossary of forensic terms
... clitoris, the clitoral glans, is entirely or partially covered by the clitoral hood or prepuce The clitoral body then extends several centimeters upwards and to the back, before splitting into two arms, the clitoral crura., Shaped like an inverted "V", these crura extend around and to the interior o ...
... clitoris, the clitoral glans, is entirely or partially covered by the clitoral hood or prepuce The clitoral body then extends several centimeters upwards and to the back, before splitting into two arms, the clitoral crura., Shaped like an inverted "V", these crura extend around and to the interior o ...
FORENSIC SCIENCE - Mount Mansfield Union High School
... J. Edgar Hoover: director of the FBI: Organized the 1st FBI Crime Lab in 1932 ...
... J. Edgar Hoover: director of the FBI: Organized the 1st FBI Crime Lab in 1932 ...
Forensic Science Final Review
... fractures. Given two glass fractures located side-by-side, explain how you can determine which fracture occurred first A hit-and-run scene would have what type of physical evidence? Define fingerprints. Who was the first person to suggest fingerprints could be used to identify a person and describe ...
... fractures. Given two glass fractures located side-by-side, explain how you can determine which fracture occurred first A hit-and-run scene would have what type of physical evidence? Define fingerprints. Who was the first person to suggest fingerprints could be used to identify a person and describe ...
Forensic Science Introduction Unit I
... fundamental principles of document examination which led to documents as scientific evidence being accepted by the courts. – Walter C. McCrone- (1916-2002) applied microscopy to analytical problems, particularly forensic sciences cases. – Edmond Locard- (1877-1966)- believed that when a criminal cam ...
... fundamental principles of document examination which led to documents as scientific evidence being accepted by the courts. – Walter C. McCrone- (1916-2002) applied microscopy to analytical problems, particularly forensic sciences cases. – Edmond Locard- (1877-1966)- believed that when a criminal cam ...
What is CODIS - DNA Registry
... crimes ranging from certain misdemeanors to sexual assault and murder. Each State has different “qualifying offenses” for which persons convicted of them must submit a biological sample for inclusion in the DNA database. The forensic index contains DNA profiles obtained from crime scene evidence, su ...
... crimes ranging from certain misdemeanors to sexual assault and murder. Each State has different “qualifying offenses” for which persons convicted of them must submit a biological sample for inclusion in the DNA database. The forensic index contains DNA profiles obtained from crime scene evidence, su ...
Chapter 1: Introduction to Forensic Science
... handgun/rifle, or high-powered rifle), 2) distance of the gun from the victim at the time of firing, 3) whether a given wound is an entrance wound or an exit wound, and 4) track of the projectile through the body. Wounds may be classified by distance as follows: 1. Contact wound: Muzzle of gun was a ...
... handgun/rifle, or high-powered rifle), 2) distance of the gun from the victim at the time of firing, 3) whether a given wound is an entrance wound or an exit wound, and 4) track of the projectile through the body. Wounds may be classified by distance as follows: 1. Contact wound: Muzzle of gun was a ...
1. What is Forensics Science?
... The work of the forensic scientist may reduce the number of cases entering our overloaded court system by assisting the decision-makers before a case reaches the court. The facts developed by forensic scientists, based on scientific investigation, not circumstantial evidence or the sometimes unrelia ...
... The work of the forensic scientist may reduce the number of cases entering our overloaded court system by assisting the decision-makers before a case reaches the court. The facts developed by forensic scientists, based on scientific investigation, not circumstantial evidence or the sometimes unrelia ...
Introduction to Forensic Science
... Forensic Scientists come from many backgrounds; many have studied biology, or microbiology, chemistry, physical science, geology, or one of the other sciences They learn about forensics from experience or independent study or through experience as a police officer ...
... Forensic Scientists come from many backgrounds; many have studied biology, or microbiology, chemistry, physical science, geology, or one of the other sciences They learn about forensics from experience or independent study or through experience as a police officer ...
an intro to forensics ppt
... wrongful convictions they discovered were due to faulty eyewitness identifications. ...
... wrongful convictions they discovered were due to faulty eyewitness identifications. ...
Introduction to Forensics
... "I've found it! I've found it," he shouted to my companion, running towards us with a test-tube in his hand. "I have found a re-agent which is precipitated by haemoglobin, and by nothing else . . . . Why, man, it is the most practical medico-legal discovery for years. Don't you see that it gives us ...
... "I've found it! I've found it," he shouted to my companion, running towards us with a test-tube in his hand. "I have found a re-agent which is precipitated by haemoglobin, and by nothing else . . . . Why, man, it is the most practical medico-legal discovery for years. Don't you see that it gives us ...
Chapter 1
... Rigor mortis- immediately following death, when the body relaxes and then becomes rigid without the shortening of the muscles. Usually occurs within the first 24 hours and disappears within 36 hours. Livor mortis – when the human heart stops pumping and the blood begins to settle in the parts of the ...
... Rigor mortis- immediately following death, when the body relaxes and then becomes rigid without the shortening of the muscles. Usually occurs within the first 24 hours and disappears within 36 hours. Livor mortis – when the human heart stops pumping and the blood begins to settle in the parts of the ...
An Introduction to Forensic Science I
... How does the decomposition rate compare in: – sunshine vs shade? – In cool weather vs hot weather? – In a shallow grave vs on the ground? – In water? – Inside a car? – What effect do other variables have—humidity, insect activity, clothing, body weight, & so on? ...
... How does the decomposition rate compare in: – sunshine vs shade? – In cool weather vs hot weather? – In a shallow grave vs on the ground? – In water? – Inside a car? – What effect do other variables have—humidity, insect activity, clothing, body weight, & so on? ...
An Introduction to Forensics Sciences
... Latent Print Analysis • Unknown print from a crime can be photographed and scanned into a computer. • Compared to known fingerprints in Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) ...
... Latent Print Analysis • Unknown print from a crime can be photographed and scanned into a computer. • Compared to known fingerprints in Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) ...
Submission of Forensic Biology Evidence Policy
... state by the Illinois State Police. CODIS is a computer based searchable database of DNA profiles developed from forensic casework samples and convicted offender samples. Eligible profiles are searched against local, state, and national databases. The system is similar to the Automated Fingerprint I ...
... state by the Illinois State Police. CODIS is a computer based searchable database of DNA profiles developed from forensic casework samples and convicted offender samples. Eligible profiles are searched against local, state, and national databases. The system is similar to the Automated Fingerprint I ...
Forensic Science Timeline
... absorbtion-elution test for ABO blood typing of stains. Along with his mentor, Lattes also performed significant work on the absorbtion-inhibition technique. ...
... absorbtion-elution test for ABO blood typing of stains. Along with his mentor, Lattes also performed significant work on the absorbtion-inhibition technique. ...
An Introduction to Forensic Science I
... How does the decomposition rate compare in: – sunshine vs shade? – In cool weather vs hot weather? – In a shallow grave vs on the ground? – In water? – Inside a car? – What effect do other variables have—humidity, insect activity, clothing, body weight, & so on? ...
... How does the decomposition rate compare in: – sunshine vs shade? – In cool weather vs hot weather? – In a shallow grave vs on the ground? – In water? – Inside a car? – What effect do other variables have—humidity, insect activity, clothing, body weight, & so on? ...
Exam Review
... What does the V-pattern tell us? Briefly explain the different V-patterns and what they indicate. Compare and contrast low and high explosions. Compare and contrast primary and secondary explosions. Give examples of each. Compare and contrast rifled and smooth barrels. What is the most useful tool t ...
... What does the V-pattern tell us? Briefly explain the different V-patterns and what they indicate. Compare and contrast low and high explosions. Compare and contrast primary and secondary explosions. Give examples of each. Compare and contrast rifled and smooth barrels. What is the most useful tool t ...
Forensic Science
... Locard’s Exchange Principle – “When a criminal comes in contact with an object or person, a crosstransfer of evidence occurs.” ...
... Locard’s Exchange Principle – “When a criminal comes in contact with an object or person, a crosstransfer of evidence occurs.” ...
Forensic Science
... Locard’s Exchange Principle – “When a criminal comes in contact with an object or person, a crosstransfer of evidence occurs.” ...
... Locard’s Exchange Principle – “When a criminal comes in contact with an object or person, a crosstransfer of evidence occurs.” ...
An Introduction to Forensic Science
... □ 1887 published first novel, A Study in Scarlet □ "I've found it! I've found it," he shouted to my companion, running towards us with a test-tube in his hand. "I have found a re-agent which is precipitated by haemoglobin, and by nothing else . . . . Why, man, it is the most practical medico-legal d ...
... □ 1887 published first novel, A Study in Scarlet □ "I've found it! I've found it," he shouted to my companion, running towards us with a test-tube in his hand. "I have found a re-agent which is precipitated by haemoglobin, and by nothing else . . . . Why, man, it is the most practical medico-legal d ...
An Introduction to Forensic Science
... □ 1887 published first novel, A Study in Scarlet □ "I've found it! I've found it," he shouted to my companion, running towards us with a test-tube in his hand. "I have found a re-agent which is precipitated by haemoglobin, and by nothing else . . . . Why, man, it is the most practical medico-legal d ...
... □ 1887 published first novel, A Study in Scarlet □ "I've found it! I've found it," he shouted to my companion, running towards us with a test-tube in his hand. "I have found a re-agent which is precipitated by haemoglobin, and by nothing else . . . . Why, man, it is the most practical medico-legal d ...
Photography Unit
... An envelope containing anthrax spores along with an anonymous letter was sent to the office of Senator Tom Daschle shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. A variety of forensic skills were used to examine the envelope and letter. Also, bar codes placed on the front and back of the ...
... An envelope containing anthrax spores along with an anonymous letter was sent to the office of Senator Tom Daschle shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. A variety of forensic skills were used to examine the envelope and letter. Also, bar codes placed on the front and back of the ...
An Introduction to Forensic Science
... □ 1887 published first novel, A Study in Scarlet □ "I've found it! I've found it," he shouted to my companion, running towards us with a test-tube in his hand. "I have found a re-agent which is precipitated by haemoglobin, and by nothing else . . . . Why, man, it is the most practical medico-legal d ...
... □ 1887 published first novel, A Study in Scarlet □ "I've found it! I've found it," he shouted to my companion, running towards us with a test-tube in his hand. "I have found a re-agent which is precipitated by haemoglobin, and by nothing else . . . . Why, man, it is the most practical medico-legal d ...