1. INTRODUCTION TO FORENSICS Let’s get started!

2. What is forensics? The application of science to law

3. BRANCHES OF SCIENCE INVOLVED IN FORENSICS Biology Chemistry Physics Geology And many, many more

4. JOBS INVOLVED IN FORENSICS Police at the scene- trained detectives and evidence collection techs Forensic Scientist- analyzes the physical evidence Medical Examiner- evaluates the body and injuries

5. More Jobs… Forensic Psychologist- determines competency and profiles criminals Forensic Odontologist-uses teeth to ID bodies These are only a few of the many jobs within the field of Forensic Science

6. PROCESSING THE CRIME SCENE Step-by-Step Procedures

7. Crime Scene or Scene of the Crime? SCENE OF THE CRIME- The physical location of the crime CRIME SCENE- The primary location of the crime and the secondary places where it was planned and where the criminals may have fled.

8. First Responder Responsibilities 1.Assist the victim (if alive) 2.Detain witnesses 3.Arrest the suspect if still on the scene 4.Protect the scene 5.Take notes & communicate all alterations made to the crime scene to the CSIs

9. CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR Responsibilities Photograph, Videotape, Sketch, and Take notes FIRST:

10. Methods to Search For Physical Evidence Line or Strip Method

11. Grid Method

12. Zone Method

13. Wheel or Ray Method

14. Spiral Method

15. CSI Responsibilities Continued After photographing and documenting the scene, Collect & preserve the physical evidence

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