1. Vocabulary Terms and Definitions
Forensic Science
Vocabulary Terms and Definitions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. 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

15. 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

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