Forensic Science Introduction

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Who created the first forensics crime laboratory?

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Edmond Locard

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Who testified on the detection of arsenic in a victim's body?

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James Marsh

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Who discovered DNA 'fingerprints'?

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Sir Alec Jeffreys

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What is the role of a forensic odontologist?

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A forensic odontologist analyzes bite marks on victims or left at the scene.

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What is a facility dedicated to forensic analysis of criminal evidence called?

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Crime lab

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What is forensic science?

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Forensic science is the application of scientific principles and techniques to investigate crimes.

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What is the significance of Edmond Locard in forensic science?

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Edmond Locard is known for formulating Locard's Exchange Principle, which states that the perpetrator of a crime will bring something into the crime scene and leave with something from it.

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What does a crime scene investigator do?

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A crime scene investigator collects, preserves, and analyzes physical evidence from a crime scene.

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What is the purpose of forensic toxicology?

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Forensic toxicology involves the study of bodily fluids and tissues to detect drugs, alcohol, and poisons.

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What is the role of a forensic psychologist?

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A forensic psychologist applies psychological principles to legal issues, often assessing the mental state of defendants.