1 1 Definition and Scope of Forensic Science




















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1 -1 Definition and Scope of Forensic Science Unit One: Introduction to Forensic Science
Forensic Science
Forensic Science • Forensic science is the application of science to criminal and civil laws that are in force by police agencies in a criminal justice system.
Forensic Science • Forensic science is the application of science to criminal and civil laws that are in force by police agencies in a criminal justice system.
Anthropetry
Anthropetry
Anthropetry • The first system of personal identification was called anthropetry.
Anthropetry • The first system of personal identification was called anthropetry. • the scientific study of the measurements and proportions of the human body.
Major Contributors to the Development of Forensic science
Major Contributors to the Development of Forensic science • Forensic science owes origins to individuals who developed the principles and techniques needed to identify or compare physical evidence.
Major Contributors to the Development of Forensic science • Forensic science owes origins to individuals who developed the principles and techniques needed to identify or compare physical evidence. • Bertillion
Major Contributors to the Development of Forensic science • Forensic science owes origins to individuals who developed the principles and techniques needed to identify or compare physical evidence. • Bertillion • Gaulton
Major Contributors to the Development of Forensic science • Forensic science owes origins to individuals who developed the principles and techniques needed to identify or compare physical evidence. • Bertillion • Gaulton • Lattes
Major Contributors to the Development of Forensic science • Forensic science owes origins to individuals who developed the principles and techniques needed to identify or compare physical evidence. • Bertillion • Gaulton • Lattes Goddard
Major Contributors to the Development of Forensic science • Forensic science owes origins to individuals who developed the principles and techniques needed to identify or compare physical evidence. • Bertillion • Gaulton • Lattes Goddard Osborn
Major Contributors to the Development of Forensic science • Forensic science owes origins to individuals who developed the principles and techniques needed to identify or compare physical evidence. • Bertillion • Gaulton • Lattes Goddard Osborn Locard
Locard’s Exchange Principle
Locard’s Exchange Principle • Locard’s Exchange Principle states that when two objects come into contact with each other, there is an exchange of materials between them.
Locard’s Exchange Principle • Locard’s Exchange Principle states that when two objects come into contact with each other, there is an exchange of materials between them.
Locard’s Exchange Principle • Locard’s Exchange Principle states that when two objects come into contact with each other, there is an exchange of materials between them. • This cross transfer of materials can connect a criminal suspect to his or her victim.