Essays on Crime scene

1. What are the three types of fingerprints found in the human population? How often does each occur? Three types of fingerprints found in the human population include loop fingerprints, which about 60-65% of the population have, whorl fingerprints, which about 30-35% of the population has, and arch fingerprints, which only about 5% of the…

the Application of the scientific method in Forensic Science Abstract             The field of forensic science involves the application of the scientific method to questions related to criminal cases.  Forensic science follows the steps of the scientific method, from the observation of the crime science, collection of initial data, experimentation and validation of results that…

The Scientific Method Applied to Forensic Science Introduction Forensic science is a field of endeavor where the fundamental techniques and principles in the basic sciences like in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics are all integrated to facilitate the search for a logical solution for various crimes (Inman and Rudin, 2000). Forensic scientists patiently work hand-in-hand with…

Review Questions 1. What is forensic science? The application of science to the criminal justice system 2. What three tasks or responsibilities does a forensic scientist have? Three responsibilities of a forensic scientist are collect and analyze evidence, and train other law enforcement or officials in how to record and collect evidence 3. What criteria…

Criminal Investigation What It Takes To Become A Successful Investigator Mid-Term Essay Exam Criminal investigation is a very tedious job, becoming an investigator shouldn’t be just based on experience, there is so much more to the practice. Investigators should have a certain type of personality, also their mental state will come into play, so will…

Introduction             A fingerprint is a notion of the rubbing crests of all part of the finger. A rubbing crest is an elevated segment of the epidermis on the palm, fingers and toes or sole skin. These comprise one or more connected ridge units of rubbing crest skin. These are occasionally recognized as dermal crests….

1. What is the NIBIN? NIBIN is the National Integrated Ballistic Identification Network that was created by the FBI and the ATF in 1999. 2. What is rifling? What two types of markings does this produce? Rifling is when each gun is given spiral grooves by the manufacturer. The spiral grooves are cut into the…

A series of footwear marks are found in soil and the chosen method of recovery is photography. Using the recommended procedure, delivered in Week 3, give technical descriptions of, for example, Depth of Field, Perspective error, Resolution etc. Crime scene photography is focused on taking accurate images of crime scenes and criminal evidence, so that…

The investigator and prosecutor play very critical roles, roles that are only fairly fulfilled if all parties are as ethical as possible. Failing to act ethically can lose a case, set a criminal free or could even mean someone innocent going to prison. While ethics in every single type of case are important we are…

When the initial investigation of a crime scene takes place, the officers and detectives on duty begin searching for clues as to who committed the crime and why did the crime occur. The entire investigation comes down to two key factors, direct and circumstantial evidence. One of the evidence markers weighs significantly heavier than the…