Forensics. Forensics: The study and application of science to matters of law. Evidence: anything that tends to establish or disprove a fact Forensic scientists.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
“Collins, I hate to start a Monday with a case like this!” Forensic Science Dan O’Brien Polson High Department of Forensic Science.
Advertisements

Criminalistics  Also known as Criminalistics  The application of science to the law.
An Essential Component of Crime Scene Investigation.
Crime Laboratories Forensic Science Mr. Glatt
LHS Biotechnology Course Instructor: L. Steward.
What is Forensic Science?
Forensic Science Education. “Neat-o. Maybe I want to be a forensic scientist.” Questions:  What does a forensic scientist do?  What type of education.
 Forensic science is the application of the science of physical anthropology to the legal process.  Not only does the scientist work with the deceased,
Forensic Science. FORENSIC SCIENCE: The study and application of science to legal matters. Forensics derives from Latin forensis meaning “a public forum”
UNIT 1 – LAW ENFORCEMENT Crime and Punishment. Criminal Justice  The purpose of Criminal Justice  To control crime  To prevent crime  To provide and.
Careers in Forensic Science. 2 Copyright and Terms of Service Copyright © Texas Education Agency, These materials are copyrighted © and trademarked.
Bell Ringer 9/11 Fold your timeline and place it into the “IN” folder Remember: Quiz and foldable due tomorrow! Take out your notebook – notes today!
INTRODUCTION TO FORENSICS Science, Technology, & Society MR. CANOVA PERIOD 11.
History of Crime Scene Court Cases & Misc Criminals.
John Edgar Hoover.
Chapter 1 Introduction to Forensic Science and the Law.
Chapter 1 Introduction to forensic science and the law.
Forensic Techniques.
Welcome to Forensic Science! Today’s Lesson Question: What is Forensic Science?
History of Forensic Science. BCEEvidence of fingerprints in early paintings and rock carvings made by prehistoric humans 700sChinese used fingerprints.
Forensic Science Milbank High School.
Criminalistics  Also known as Criminalistics  The application of science to the law.
Intro to Forensic Science What is Forensic Science?
Justin Resor AP English IV Mrs. Kathy Saunders. Forensic science  Interesting and possible career  No prior Knowledge.
Transfer of Future Criminal Investigations Involving Pasadena Police Officer Involved Shootings to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department City Council.
Crime Scene Investigator Occupation PowerPoint Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agency.
The Organization of a Crime Lab What is the name of the system operating in Alabama?
Introduction to Forensics September 7, 2005 Mr. Schildknecht SUPA Forensics The Science Behind Catching Criminals.
What is Forensic Science? the study and application of science to matters of law… it examines the associations among people, places, things and events.
CRIME LABS. Chapter 1 Unit #1 Notes Packet Crime Lab—Basic Services  Location where a group of criminalists and law enforcement agencies freely exchange.
Introduction to Forensic Science and the Law Physical science unit Chemistry Physics Geology Biology unit Firearms and ballistics unit Document examination.
Hosted by Mrs. Koenig History ID vs. Individual Crime Labs More Forensic Info
The Executive Branch. The job of the executive branch is to carry out the laws that the legislative branch passes. It contains the president. But the.
Law Enforcement at All Levels of Government Executive Branch of Government (Enforce Laws)
Notes 1.2 Organization and Services of the Crime Lab.
MS. WOHLFERT Introduction to Forensic Science. What is Forensic Science? Q.
Crime lab development  Once started, development of crime labs around the country was rapid.  There was a lack of national and regional planning and.
Introduction to Forensic Science and Crime Scene Processing.
INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE. Introduction to forensic science  Forensic  The word forensic comes from the Latin for ē nsis, meaning "of or before.
Crime Lab Services. Federal FBI DEA ATF U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
History of Forensic Science Research based on Miami-Dade County Website.
Careers in Forensic Science. Definitions Also known as Criminalistics The application of science to the law 2UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright ©.
Forensics. What is Forensic Science? Forensic comes from the Latin word forensis. It means: for public discussion or debate. Forensic science is science.
Introduction to Forensic Science Aim: Aim: Why is forensics an important science to study?
Forensic Science Unit 1 Section 1: Introduction Forensic Science – applying science to the criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police agencies.
Forensic Science Education Dr. Jason Linville University of Alabama at Birmingham Forensic Science Education Finding a Forensic Job or.
SFS1. Students will recognize and classify various types of evidence in relation to the definition and scope of Forensic Science. 8/15/13.
Forensic Science. CRIME SCENE: Any physical location in which a crime has occurred or is suspected of having occurred. PRIMARY CRIME SCENE: The original.
Mr. Mezzafonte Exam #1: Review. Terms/Concepts 1.Forensic Science - is the application of scientific disciplines to the laws that are enforced by police.
Careers in Forensic Science
1.3: Crime Labs SFS1. Students will recognize and classify various types of evidence in relation to the definition and scope of Forensic Science. 8/4/16.
Multiple choice and true/false
What is truth?.
Mrs. Shannon hornibrook
Science of Crime – Intro to Forensic Science
Careers in Forensic Science
Crime Laboratories There are nearly 400 crime labs in US –Federal, state, county, and municipal (local) –Most function as part of a police department –Others.
History of Forensic Science
An Introduction to Forensic Science and Professions
Careers in Forensic Science
Forensic Techniques.
Crime Lab Agencies.
Intro to Forensic Science
Intro to Forensic Science
Forensic Techniques.
with your host, Ms. Bloedorn
Crime Lab Agencies.
Unit One: Introduction to Forensic Science
Chapter 1 Introduction to Forensic Science and the Law
Forensic Science: Introduction Continued!
Presentation transcript:

Forensics

Forensics: The study and application of science to matters of law. Evidence: anything that tends to establish or disprove a fact Forensic scientists use crime labs to study evidence.

Crime labs have many departments: Physical, Biology, ballistics, toxicology, fingerprints, trace, etc. First job: determine the origin of the evidence

Department of Justice: Maintains the FBI, DEA and AFT labs FBI - largest crime lab in the world DEA – operates 7 labs, investigating major illicit drug activity inside and outside the US AFT - has 3 regional labs and a fire research lab

Union County Forensics Lab 300 North Ave, Westfield Part of the Union county prosecutors office Established in 1972, first county prosecutors lab in NJ Handles thousands of cases each year

Union County Forensics Lab 1.Controlled Substances section: - analysis of illicit drugs - Certify drug analysis to be presented in court 2. Biology section: - DNA analysis for human identification