PPT-Chapter 1 Introduction, Historic Development, and Legal Roles of Forensic Science

CHE 113 2 Learning Goals and Objectives Today the role of science in the courtroom is undisputed We rely upon the scientific analysis and interpretation of key evidence to both exonerate and convict But this hasnt always been true in history In this chapter an introduction to the role that forensic science has and does play in criminal justice is presented Also the legal underpinnings of the admissibility use and limitations of scientific evidence and testimony are explored In this chapter you will need to understand the following concepts. ISO PC . 272 Forensic Science. Kermit B. Channell II. TC272, U.S. TAG Chair. The . International Organization for . Standardization . is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations. What is Forensics?. Science in service to . the . law. The use . of science or . technology . in the investigation and . establishment . of facts or evidence in a court . of law. Arthur Conan Doyle. Author of Sherlock Holmes. What is Forensic Science?. …the application of science to those criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police agencies in a criminal justice system.. Forensic Science is…. Applied Science. Often called “criminalistics”. 1. Blood Splatter. . 1939—splatter patterns first . analyzed. Blood may splatter when a wound is inflicted. Blood splatter pattern—a grouping of blood stains. Patterns help to reconstruct the events surrounding a shooting, stabbing, or beating. 1. Chapter 17 . Ballistics . By the end of this chapter you will be able to:. . Explain the differences between a handgun, a rifle, and a shotgun. Describe rifling on a gun barrel and how it affects the flight of the projectile. Definitions and Background. “Truth is incontrovertible. . Panic may resent it . Ignorance may deride it . Malice may distort it . But here it is.”. —Winston Churchill. What is forensic science?. Hairs and Fibers. FORENSIC SCIENCE: An Introduction by Richard Saferstein. 1. Introduction. Hair. is encountered as . physical evidence. . in a wide variety of crimes.. Although it is not yet possible to individualize a human hair to any single head or body through its morphology, it still has value as physical evidence.. Chapter 14 FORENSIC ASPECTS OF FIRE INVESTIGATION FORENSIC SCIENCE: An Introduction by Richard Saferstein 1 Introduction Arson investigations often present complex and difficult circumstances to study due I: . Hairs and Fibers. FORENSIC SCIENCE: An Introduction by Richard Saferstein. 1. Introduction. Hair. is encountered as . physical evidence. in a wide variety of crimes.. Although . it is not yet possible to individualize a human hair to any single head or body through its morphology, it still has value as physical evidence. PAPER NO. 14 : Forensic Medicine MODULE NO. 9 : Introduction to Forensic Pathology SUBJECT FORENSIC SCIENCE Paper No. and Title PAPER No. 14 : Forensic Medicine Module No. and Title MODULE No. 9 : October 5. th. , 2018 . Faculty of Federal Advocates. Denver, CO . Presented by J. Christopher McKee . Adjunct Professor of Law and Director of Experiential Learning,. University of Colorado School of Law. Diagnostics Services. Diagnosis – determining the cause of an illness or condition. Clinical Laboratory Scientists or Medical Technologists often do the tests. Done in hospitals and independent labs; often requires specific machines. Organizations. (CFSO). IAI Update . –. 2017. Matthew Gamette . –. ASCLD Rep/CFSO Chair. Ken Martin . –. IAI Rep/CFSO Vice Chair. Ken . Melson. . –. AAFS Rep. Beth Lavach – CFSO Lobbyist. Forensic Science. About the Author: . Dr. Saferstein. Served 21 years as Chief Forensic Scientist for the . NJ. State Police Lab.. Currently a professor at Widener Univ. in Delaware . Teaches courses on expert witnesses..