1. Careers in Forensic Science

2. 10/3 Pick Up Cornell Notes TEMPLATE
Cornell Notes will be used to help you organize your thoughts.
Look at the following example of what I expect to see when you take these types of notes.
Today I will give you a template but after this you should be following this format in your notebook (the one required for this class)

4. *** Start Filling out your Cornell Notes Template***
IFQ: Can you identify 5 types of careers in the field of Forensic Science?
10/3 Objectives- Today you should be able to:
1. Distinguish between forensic science and criminalistics in law, public safety, corrections, and security.
2. Identify the roles, functions, and responsibilities of forensic science professionals.
3. Explore and identify various fields of expertise in forensic science.
4. Discuss the different education and training requirements for the various careers in forensic science.
Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?

5. Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
Read the article The CSI Effect by Brian Dakss
Be prepared to have a discussion about its contents
Things to think about:
1. What is the CSI effect?
2. Do you believe that it exists?
3. If you were a juror would you expect forensic evidence in every case?
4. Could eye witness testimony be enough for you?

6. Definitions Forensic Scientists- Also known as Criminalistics
Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
Definitions
Forensic Scientists- Also known as Criminalistics
Forensic Science- The application of science to the law
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7. Careers Forensic Scientists Criminologists or Criminal Profilers
Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
Careers
Forensic Scientists
Criminologists or Criminal Profilers
Crime Scene Investigators
Medical Examiners
Coroners
Prosecutors (also called District Attorneys or Assistant District Attorneys)
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8. Common Duties Shared by all Positions
Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
Common Duties Shared by all Positions
Data collection
Data analysis
Data interpretation
Court testimony
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9. Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
Specialized Duties
Forensic Scientists – identify and/or compare physical evidence through chemical, physical, and instrumental analysis
Criminologists – study criminal and behavioral psychology to aid in criminal investigations
Crime Scene Investigators – collect and preserve physical evidence from crime scenes
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10. Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
Specialized Duties
Medical Examiners – perform autopsies to identify the causes and manners of death
Coroners – typically transport corpses from the crime scene to the morgue; some aid in death investigations
Prosecutors – initiate arrests, indictments and prosecution of criminals
Pluralized some items.
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11. Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
Trace Evidence (hair, fiber, paint, glass, impressions, etc.)
Latent Prints (fingerprints)
Forensic Biology (Serology/DNA)
Toxicology (blood alcohol, poisons)
Controlled substance (drugs)
Questioned documents (handwriting & typescripts)
Firearms (firearms and ammunition)
Others
Disciplines
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12. Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
Crime Scene Investigation
Forensic Photography
Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Computer Science
Forensic Engineering
Forensic Entomology
Forensic Pathology
Forensic Psychology & Psychiatry
Other Disciplines
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13. Employment Opportunities
Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
Employment Opportunities
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Federal, State, and Local Crime Laboratories
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)
U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
U.S. Secret Service
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services
Teaching at community colleges and universities
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14. Employment Qualifications
Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
Employment Qualifications
Forensic Scientists – Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher in natural or physical science
Criminologists – BS or higher in sociology or psychology
Crime Scene Investigators – law enforcement officers with a certification, such as one from the International Association for Identification (IAI)
Medical Examiners (ME) – licensed pathologists possessing a Doctor of Medicine (MD), that have completed several years of internship in pathology
Coroners – equivalent to MEs in some jurisdictions; some are elected county officials who handle corpse and death investigation
Prosecutors – Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) in criminal law
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15. Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
College education
Internship
In-house training provided by the employing agency
External training sponsored by federal and state agencies such as:
FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA
Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS)
Workshops provided by various associations during meetings
Training
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16. Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
Organizations
American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)
American Board of Criminalistics (ABC)
Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE)
More available on the AAFS website:
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17. Certifications & Accreditations
Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors –Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD-LAB)
Accredits crime laboratories
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Certifies crime laboratories (ISO 17025)
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Certifies testing materials used in analysis
American Board of Criminalistics (ABC)
Certifies individual forensic scientists
Certifications & Accreditations
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18. Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
Careers in Forensic Science Key Terms 1. Criminalistics – the application of science in collecting and analyzing physical evidence in criminal cases
2. Crime Scene Investigator – processes crime scenes to collect and preserve physical evidence
3. Forensic Photographer – uses photographic techniques to document crime scenes and evidence, as well as provide image enhancements and exhibits for analysis and courtroom presentation.

19. Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
4. Trace Evidence Examiner – identifies and/or compares physical evidence through chemical, physical, and instrumental analysis 5. Latent Print Examiner – processes and examines latent fingerprints in criminal cases 6. Forensic Serologist/Forensic Biologist – processes, compares, and/or identifies biological evidence in criminal cases 7. Forensic Toxicologist – examines bodily fluids and organs to determine the presence of drugs and poisons

20. Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
8. Questioned Document Examiner – studies the handwriting and typeface on questioned documents to determine their authenticity and/or origin 9. Firearm Examiner – examines firearms and discharged ammunition; also conducts distance determination and tool mark examination 10. Forensic Entomologist – studies insects to estimate the time of death

21. Essential Question: What are some examples of careers in Forensic Science?
11. Forensic Computer Science – collection and identification of data from computers and other digital devices 12. Forensic Engineering – concerned with failure analysis, accident reconstruction, and causes and origins of fires or explosions 13. Forensic Odontology – identification and comparison of dental evidence in criminal cases 14. Forensic Pathology – a branch of medicine used for legal purposes and concerned with determining causes of death

22. Careers in Forensics Job Activity
WORK IN GROUPS OF 2
USE YOUR PHONE TO RESEARCH IN CLASS
Research current employment opportunities in forensic science as posted online at
Select a job vacancy and create an announcement poster for that particular position in forensic science.
Use the Individual Work Rubric for assessment.

23. Resources American Academy of Forensic Sciences www.aafs.org
Sample Resumes can be found at
Do an Internet search for the following: The CSI Effect Brian Dakss.
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