Vocabulary Terms and Definitions Forensic Science Vocabulary Terms and Definitions

Forensic Science Scientific tests or techniques used in connection with the detection of a crime

(Crime Scene Investigation); aka forensics CSI (Crime Scene Investigation); aka forensics

The scientific study of crime and criminals Criminology The scientific study of crime and criminals

Anything that can be used to prove something Evidence Anything that can be used to prove something

Fingerprint An unique impression or mark made on a surface by a person’s fingerprint

Forensic Odontology The study of tooth impressions and how they are used to identify people

A small piece of clothing or carpet Fiber A small piece of clothing or carpet

Microscope Comparison A forensic study of side-by-side specimens, such as hair or clothing fiber

An object made by shaping a molten substance in a mold Cast An object made by shaping a molten substance in a mold

Crime Scene A location where a crime took place or a place where evidence of the crime may be found

A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense Suspect A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense

An police officer whose job is to investigate and solve crimes Detective An police officer whose job is to investigate and solve crimes

A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place Witness A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place

Statement of where a suspect was at the time of a crime Alibi Statement of where a suspect was at the time of a crime

A person associated with someone suspected of committing a crime Accomplice A person associated with someone suspected of committing a crime