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    Forensic Science

    TheSearchFor
    HiddenTruths

    Meet Inspector
    Fonebone

    Hewouldliketointroduce
    youtotheworldofforensic
    science.

    Follow me . . .

    So,whatsa
    forensicscientist?

    A forensic scientist studies and


    analyzes physical evidence used in
    criminal court cases.

    Many accused criminals are found


    either innocent or guilty based on
    the strength of evidence that a
    forensic scientist provides.

    Forensic Scientists can specialize in


    a variety of different areas:

    Studyingbloodforpresenceof
    drugs,alcohol,ortoxins
    PerformingDNAanalysisonhair
    &bodyfluids

    Examiningdocumentstodetermine
    ifforgeryoccurred

    Matchingfingerprints
    Identifyingtypeoffirearmortool
    usedinacrime
    Determiningresultsofpolygraph
    tests

    What personal
    attributes are
    desirable in a
    good forensic
    scientist?

    Detailoriented&organized
    (itmaybethatonesmalldetailthatleadstothe
    accusedbeingfoundeitherinnocentorguilty)

    Patient&thorough
    (mustperformvarietyoftimeconsuming/
    comprehensivetestsonevidence)

    Proficientinscience&math
    (theseconceptsarethebackboneofforensic
    science)

    Skilledatresearch&writing
    (needtopreparereportsbasedonfindings)

    Excellentcommunicator
    (explain&arecrossexaminedaboutfindings)

    Curiousandcreativeminded
    (lookingatsituationindifferentwaysis
    necessaryforsolvingcrimes)

    The inspectors
    partner wants you to
    know some the job
    advantages of
    forensic scientists.

    Youhaveahighlevelofresponsibility
    Everycaseisunique
    Yougettoimplement&validatenew
    techniques
    Yourenotconfinedtoanofficespace

    There are also some


    disadvantages.

    Somecasesaregruesomeand
    distressing
    Numberofcasesvaries,soits
    difficulttocontrolworkload
    Youhavetogotocourt&spendtime
    waitingtotestify
    Journalistsmaycallatyourhome

    Whataresomeofthe
    forensicscience
    specialties?

    Forensic Pathologist

    Amedicaldoctorwho
    performsautopsiesto
    determinecauseof
    death.

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    Forensic Psychologist
    Evaluatesandtreats
    patientsincontext
    oflegalissues.

    Forensic Anthropologist
    Identifiesandreconstructsbones;
    determinesgender,age,&causeofdeath.

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    Criminalist

    Analyzes,compares,identifies,&interprets
    physicalevidenceatcrimescenes.

    Forensic Entomologist
    Uses insects that inhabit decomposing
    bodies to determine time of death.

    Forensic Engineer
    Investigates & reports on accidents or
    structural failures that may have criminal
    implications.

    Forensic Odontologist (Dentist)


    Helps identify bodies by looking at their teeth.

    Forensic Nurse
    Provides treatment for
    crime victims. They are
    especially needed in
    emergency rooms to
    gather and package
    criminal evidence.

    Forensic Toxicologist
    Analyses alcohol, drugs, & poisons in body
    fluids for the benefit of the courts.

    Wildlife Forensic Scientist


    Forensic scientists who track down criminals
    who harm wild animals.

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    Here are some forensic


    science photos--some are
    from actual crime scenes:

    Defense Wounds #1

    Defensewoundsonthehandofavictimwhose
    assailantwasattackingwithaknife.

    Defense Wound #2

    Hereisatypical"defensewound"ontheforearmof
    thevictimofanassaultwithasharpweapon,
    producingthelaceration.

    Defense Posture
    Scene illustrates mechanism for "defense wounds".

    Clay Model Used to


    Demonstrate Knife Wounds
    doubleedge
    knifewound

    singleedge
    knifewound

    Stab Wound: Single Edge


    Blade

    Sharpedge
    ofblade

    Deadly blow to head that resulted


    in fractured skull and bleeding.

    Fractured Liver:
    Blunt Force Injury

    Natural Death:
    *Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma of the Breast

    *Pathologists
    photo of embryo
    (ectopic
    pregnancy)

    Forensic Pathologists Tools


    of the Trade

    Moreautopsytools

    Stryker Saw:
    good for cutting into skull

    Digital Imagery Reconstruction:


    Use of computer superimposes photo of
    skull with outer skin.

    Facial reconstruction technique used


    by forensic artists.

    Some forensic scientists


    participate in high profile
    cases and become famous.

    Meet Dr. Henry Lee--one of the worlds


    most renowned forensic pathologists.

    The Inspector
    hopes you
    enjoyed learning
    about the world
    of forensic
    science.

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