Module 1

Forensis Latin word “forum”

Scientia Latin word “Knowledge”

Current time it means determining the guilt in criminal and civil case. Public presentation but in the court of law.

Job Description of a Forensic Scientist

Forensic Scientist can be on the crime scene to collect and preserve evidences in the scene. True Or False

Forensic Scientist can be the one to analyze the data in the evidence himself/herself provided or provided by others. True or False

Forensic Scientist can also be in the medical field, medical examiner deals with dead body. True or False

Every object whether man made or natural has a unique quality and characteristics in it which is not duplicated in any other object.

Only the likes can be compared. Example: Revolver and shotgun, both are firearms but a different type.

There can be no better analysis than the sampled analyzed. Example: Bullet evidences, should be collected and preserved. Always use appropriate and effective packaging technique for the evidence to remain intact.

All identifications definiteor indefinite, made consciously or unconsciously are on the basis of probability.

Named after the father of forensic science. “Every contact leaves a trace.” Validated in every cases, fingerprints, hair, blood, or most commonly DNA.

Not the job of a forensic Scientist:

The truth: