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Forensic Science Ch.1 Flashcards

Introduction by Richard Saferstein. Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (2011)
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This basic question and answer quizlet is designed for the student learning about Forensic Science for the first time. It will help them define forensic science or criminalistics, and scientific methods. The student is given a broad range of information broken down into pieces to help s/he pass an exam.

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1636016785Francis GaltonHe was responsible for developing the first statistical study proving the uniqueness of fingerprints.0
1636016786Sir Arthur Conan DoyleHe created the fictional exploits of Sherlock Holmes.1
1636016787Albert Sherman OsbornAuthor of Questioned Documents.2
1636016788Dr. Edmond LocardA pioneer in Forensic Science, he became known as the "Sherlock Holmes of France".3
1636016789Colonel Calvin Hooker GoddardComparison microscope or firearms examination (ballistics).4
1636016790August Vollmer1923, he created the first forensic laboratory in the United States in Los Angeles.5
1636016791Toxicology UnitThe examination of body fluids and organs for drugs and poisons.6
1636016792Biology UnitThe examination of blood, hairs, fibers, and botanical materials.7
1636016793Physical Science unitThe application of chemistry, physics and geology to identify and compare crime-scene evidence.8
1636016794Firearms UnitThe examination of bullets, cartridge cases, shotgun shells, and ammunition of all types.9
1636016795List types of Crime Laboratories relevant to these two chapters:1) Physical Science Unit 2) Biology Unit 3) Firearms Unit 4) Document Examination Unit 5) Photography Unit 6) Toxicology Unit 7) Latent Fingerprint Unit 8) Polygraph Unit 9) Voiceprint Analysis Unit 10) Crime-Scene Investigation Unit10
1636016796Four important federal agencies offering forensic services.FBI, DEA, ATF, US Postal Inspection Services11
1636016797DEADrug Enforcement Administration12
1636016798Forensic EntomologyThe study of insects and their relation to a criminal investigation.13
1636016799AnthropologyTakes advantage of the durable nature of bones over long periods of time to examine and identify human skeletal remains through a multitude of individual characteristics.14
1636016800Forensic PathologyInvolves the study of medicine as it relates to the application of the law, particularly criminal law.15
1636016801A pathologistAn individual who investigates sudden, unnatural, unexplained, or violent deaths.16
1636016802"Every contact leaves a trace."This became known as Locard's Exchange Principles.17

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