Forensic Trace Evidence Unit-Revision

What type of evidence is fibers considered to be

Would calculate trajectory of a bullet, match bullet to a gun

Can determine gender, race, height of unknown bone(s) found at a crime scene

Which would NOT be used when collecting fingerprints?

Determines cause, manner, mechanism of death; performs autopsies

How many stands of hair does the average person lose per day?

The central part of the cortex within a hair ?

Identifies, records, and properly collects evidence at a crime scene

What would a laboratory officer NOT do?

Develops fingerprints using chemicals and powders, then identifies features to compare/match

Can create 3D images of suspect or victim, composite drawings, show age progression

Blood Spatter Expert:

How many differences can you observe?

What must crime scene photographers capture in their photos?

What term is used to describe the examination of a body after death?

Which of the following examples is considered a synthetic fiber?

What special characteristics stands out, when comparing human & animal hair?

Analyzes handwriting, inspects checks and other papers for forgery

Why did the case depend so strongly on the carpet fibre evidence?

Would investigate animal trafficking, poaching, or endangered species cases

What is the technique of age progression used for?

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Investigates structural flaws of buildings/bridges that have caused death or injury

Tests small amounts of hair, fiber, glass, soil samples, paint chips collected from crime scene

Collects evidence from sexual assault victims

What tool is commonly used to identify the different characteristics of fibers?

Which term correctly identifies medulla portrayed in image?

Tests bodily fluids/tissues for DNA

What term correctly identifies the central part of the hair below?

Takes sequential pictures of all crime scene evidence and victim.

Examines financial documents and records to detect possible fraud and embezzlement

Investigates/collects evidence to see if a fire was accidental or intentional

The 3 branches of forensic science are...

Which of the following examples is considered a natural fiber?

Studies patterns, locations, motives, and number of crimes in a specific area

Which of the following examples is considered a natural fiber?

Can retrieve deleted texts, browsing history, and emails--even if hardware is damaged

Which of the following is the least reliable evidence?

What are the main protein found in hair ?

Analyzes insect activity on and around a body to determine time of death

Which forensic officer would collect evidence from the scene of the crime?

Manages all protocol regarding evidence in a lab

Can determine a person's ability to stand trial

Can identify individuals based on dental records; bite mark analysis

Pieces together all evidence to reconstruct the event and identify if an arrest can be made

Forensic Toxicology