Exploring the Denver Crime Lab

Which unit in the Denver Police Crime Laboratory is responsible for analyzing firearms and toolmarks?

• Forensic Imaging Unit

• Firearms/Toolmark Unit

• Latent Prints Unit

• Forensic Chemistry Unit

What is the primary focus of the Forensic Biology/DNA Unit in the Denver Police Crime Laboratory?

• Analyzing chemical substances

• Examining trace evidence

• Conducting DNA analysis

• Capturing crime scene images

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Explain how the Latent Prints Unit contributes to solving crimes.

• By analyzing chemical substances found at crime scenes

• By examining and identifying fingerprints left at crime scenes

• By capturing and processing images of crime scenes

• By ensuring quality control in forensic processes

Which unit would most likely be involved in analyzing hair or fiber evidence found at a crime scene?

• Trace Evidence Unit

• Forensic Imaging Unit

• Crime Scene Unit

• Forensic Quality Assurance Unit

Describe the role of the Forensic Chemistry Unit in the context of a criminal investigation.

• To analyze and identify chemical substances related to a crime

• To ensure the quality of forensic processes

• To capture and process crime scene images

• To examine toolmarks and firearms

What is the primary responsibility of the Crime Scene Unit?

• Conducting DNA analysis

• Capturing and processing images of crime scenes

• Collecting and preserving evidence from crime scenes

• Analyzing trace evidence

How does the Forensic Quality Assurance Unit ensure the reliability of forensic results?

• By analyzing chemical substances

• By conducting regular audits and maintaining standards

• By examining and identifying fingerprints

• By capturing crime scene images

Which unit is responsible for capturing and processing images related to crime scenes?

• Forensic Imaging Unit

• Latent Prints Unit

• Forensic Biology/DNA Unit

• Trace Evidence Unit