1. Introduction to Forensic Science Coach Whitaker

2. Vocabulary Forensic Science—is the study and application of science to matters of law Forensic Science—is the study and application of science to matters of law Odontology—examination of bite marks and dental identification Odontology—examination of bite marks and dental identification Pathology—investigation of sudden, unexplained, or violent death Pathology—investigation of sudden, unexplained, or violent death Entomology—the study of insects Entomology—the study of insects Palynology—the study of pollen and spores Palynology—the study of pollen and spores

3. Vocabulary Polygraphy—the use of the lie detector Polygraphy—the use of the lie detector Anthropologist—study of human remains Anthropologist—study of human remains Serologist—deals with blood and other body fluids Serologist—deals with blood and other body fluids toxicologist—study of drugs and poisons toxicologist—study of drugs and poisons Botanist—study of plants and plant residue Botanist—study of plants and plant residue

4. Vocabulary Expert Witness—person who provides testimony at a legal proceeding in the form of professional opinions Expert Witness—person who provides testimony at a legal proceeding in the form of professional opinions

5. Anticipation Guide

6. Forensic Science Forensic Science or criminalistics is the study and application of science to matters of law Forensic scientists use crime labs to help them examine evidence Most crime labs will include the following: physical science, biology, ballistics, document examination, photography, toxicology, and finger prints

7. Forensic Science A forensic scientist’s performs all of the following duties: A forensic scientist’s performs all of the following duties: Studies and collects different types of evidence at crime scenes Studies and collects different types of evidence at crime scenes Testifies as an expert witness at trials where he or she presents data, weighs evidence, and gives opinions to the court Testifies as an expert witness at trials where he or she presents data, weighs evidence, and gives opinions to the court Performs scientific research and train other scientists Performs scientific research and train other scientists

8. Forensic Science Forensic Scientists come from many backgrounds; many have studied biology, or microbiology, chemistry, physical science, geology, or one of the other sciences Forensic Scientists come from many backgrounds; many have studied biology, or microbiology, chemistry, physical science, geology, or one of the other sciences They learn about forensics from experience or independent study or through experience as a police officer They learn about forensics from experience or independent study or through experience as a police officer

9. Forensic Science In the past when the world was smaller, identifying, capturing, and convicting criminals depended on eyewitnesses and confessions In the past when the world was smaller, identifying, capturing, and convicting criminals depended on eyewitnesses and confessions In order for law enforcement to keep pace other techniques for IDing criminals had to be develop In order for law enforcement to keep pace other techniques for IDing criminals had to be develop Science provides methods that depend less on eyewitnesses to ID criminals or to link the criminals to the crime scene Science provides methods that depend less on eyewitnesses to ID criminals or to link the criminals to the crime scene Can you think of any examples? Can you think of any examples?

10. Great Examples That Propelled Forensic Science Forward Microscope—enabled criminalists to analyze even the smallest bits of evidence and to see details that were unseen Photography—gave criminalists a clear representation of the crime scene without relying on memory or drawings Ballistics—gave criminalists a clearer idea where a bullet came from Blood typing and DNA—made matching suspect to crime scene much more exact

11. Careers in Forensic Science Criminalist Crime Scene Investigator Forensic Investigator Forensic pathologist Forensic pathology technician Forensic anthropologist Forensic toxicologist Fingerprint examiner Forensic document examiner Detective/Investigator Coroner

12. Career Activity Your job is to create a one minute info- commercial on one of the careers we talked about Your job is to create a one minute info- commercial on one of the careers we talked about You must have job requirements, salary, job descriptions, work conditions, qualifications, work environment, and some type of job slogan used for recruitment. You can use any media, music, or any other technology device You must have job requirements, salary, job descriptions, work conditions, qualifications, work environment, and some type of job slogan used for recruitment. You can use any media, music, or any other technology device

13. Crime Lab Crime labs can be found on the local, state, and federal level For example, the GBI crime lab in DeKalb County The FBI maintains the largest crime lab in the world A forensics crime lab is similar to a medical lab except it is geared toward testing evidence and linking it to a suspect or crime

14. Crime Lab State and local crime labs may have the following divisions: State and local crime labs may have the following divisions: 1. Physical science unit—examine drugs, soil, glass, paint, blood spatter, and other trace evidence 2. A firearms unit to examine tool marks, weapons, firearms, and ballistics 3. Document analysis unit to examine handwriting, word processing, and computer applications 4. Biology unit to examine body fluids, DNA, blood, hair, fibers, insects, and plant life

15. Crime Lab These professionals assist the crime labs and are the most skilled forensic scientist Pathologist—deals with the nature of disease and the affects on the human body (assaults, rapes, and abuse) Anthropologist—studies skeletal remains to determine the age, sex, and race of the deceased, injuries or illnesses the person suffered, and establish time of death Odontologists—helps identify unknown corpses by matching dental patterns with X-Rays, Casts, and photographs

16. Crime Lab Entomologists—study of insects. Study life cycles of insects that feed on the human body Entomologists—study of insects. Study life cycles of insects that feed on the human body Psychiatrists—study the sanity or competence of someone to stand trial or profile criminals Psychiatrists—study the sanity or competence of someone to stand trial or profile criminals Serologist—deals with blood and other body fluids Serologist—deals with blood and other body fluids Toxicologists—deals with drugs and poisons Toxicologists—deals with drugs and poisons Botanists—examines plant residue at crime scenes Botanists—examines plant residue at crime scenes

17. Crime Lab Activity Crime Lab drawing that includes the units discussed and five visuals for each unit along with medical technicians visuals Crime Lab drawing that includes the units discussed and five visuals for each unit along with medical technicians visuals http://investigation.discovery.com/investigatio n/forensics/forensic-lab-tour.html http://investigation.discovery.com/investigatio n/forensics/forensic-lab-tour.html http://investigation.discovery.com/investigatio n/forensics/forensic-lab-tour.html http://investigation.discovery.com/investigatio n/forensics/forensic-lab-tour.html

18. Testifying in Court In the United States court system, both sides on trial attempt to out-argue each other Each side attempts to present evidence that favors their argument and discredit the opposition’s argument Each side attempts to bring in an “expert witness” to support or refute the testimony of the expert witness

19. Testifying in Court The EW must establish his or her creditability through credentials, background, and experience The EW must establish his or her creditability through credentials, background, and experience The side that calls on an EW asks supportive questions and the opposition side ask tough questions The side that calls on an EW asks supportive questions and the opposition side ask tough questions The EW must make their honest opinions clear, concise, and believable The EW must make their honest opinions clear, concise, and believable

20. Testifying in Court The real goal of court proceedings is to provide enough evidence so a jury can reach an understandable version of the truth The real goal of court proceedings is to provide enough evidence so a jury can reach an understandable version of the truth Hard to get to that point because some evidence is not admissible in court because they were obtained improperly, contaminated, or a chain of custody was compromised Hard to get to that point because some evidence is not admissible in court because they were obtained improperly, contaminated, or a chain of custody was compromised

21. Testifying in Court Judges typically allow a great deal of leeway to EW on how they present their information EW is allowed to go beyond normal questions and answers because their technical testimony needs an explanation to a person who does not have knowledge of their field Rarely is an EW allowed to express in his or her testimony as an absolute

22. Testimony Activity Graphic Organizer about the similarities and differences of police officers, lawyers, and forensic scientists Graphic Organizer about the similarities and differences of police officers, lawyers, and forensic scientists

23. CSI Effect and Common Myths The CSI effect is a reference to the phenomenon of popular television shows such as the CSI franchise raising real-world expectations of forensic science, especially crime scene investigation and DNA testing. Writers of forensic science television—glamorizes the field, overstating the accuracy of forensic techniques, and exaggerating the abilities of forensic Everyone is an arm chair expert on forensics

24. Common Myths 1. The quick death—almost no one dies instantly but from bleeding 2. The pretty death—real dead people are ugly 3. The bleeding corpse—real corpses do not bleed 4. The exact time of death— no known exact time of death

25. Common Myths The one-punch knockout The one-punch knockout The disappearing black eye—it takes a couple of weeks for a black eye to heal The disappearing black eye—it takes a couple of weeks for a black eye to heal The fast-acting poison—Acute poisoning most often takes several days The fast-acting poison—Acute poisoning most often takes several days The instant athlete The instant athlete The high tech crime lab—not as glamorous and not as much fancy equipment The high tech crime lab—not as glamorous and not as much fancy equipment

26. Final Activity Timeline of significant dates and events in forensic science history Timeline of significant dates and events in forensic science history Must create a time line online or draw one describing 15 major events in forensic science history Must create a time line online or draw one describing 15 major events in forensic science history