Careers in Forensic Science Definitions Also known as

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Careers in Forensic Science

Careers in Forensic Science

Definitions • Also known as Criminalistics • The application of science to the law

Definitions • Also known as Criminalistics • The application of science to the law Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 2

Careers üForensic Scientists üCriminologists üCrime Scene Investigators üCoroners üMedical Examiners üProsecutors Copyright © Texas

Careers üForensic Scientists üCriminologists üCrime Scene Investigators üCoroners üMedical Examiners üProsecutors Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 3

Common Duties ü Data collection ü Data analysis ü Data interpretation ü Court testimony

Common Duties ü Data collection ü Data analysis ü Data interpretation ü Court testimony Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 4

Specialized Duties ü Forensic Scientists – identify and/or compare physical evidence through chemical, physical,

Specialized Duties ü Forensic Scientists – identify and/or compare physical evidence through chemical, physical, and instrumental analysis ü Criminologists – study criminal and behavioral psychology to aid in criminal investigations ü Crime Scene Investigators – collect and preserve physical evidence from crime scenes Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 5

Specialized Duties ü Medical Examiners – perform autopsies to identify the causes and manners

Specialized Duties ü Medical Examiners – perform autopsies to identify the causes and manners of death ü Coroners – typically transport corpses from the crime scene to the morgue; some aid in death investigations ü Prosecutors – initiate arrests, indictments and prosecution of criminals Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 6

Disciplines ü ü ü ü Trace Evidence (hair, fiber, paint, glass, impressions, etc. )

Disciplines ü ü ü ü Trace Evidence (hair, fiber, paint, glass, impressions, etc. ) Latent Prints (fingerprints) Forensic Biology (Serology/DNA) Toxicology (blood alcohol, poisons) Controlled substance (drugs) Questioned documents (handwriting & typescripts) Firearms (firearms and ammunition) Others Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 7

Other Disciplines ü Crime Scene Investigation ü Forensic Photography ü Forensic Anthropology ü Forensic

Other Disciplines ü Crime Scene Investigation ü Forensic Photography ü Forensic Anthropology ü Forensic Computer Science ü Forensic Engineering ü Forensic Entomology ü Forensic Pathology ü Forensic Psychology & Psychiatry Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 8

Employment Opportunities ü Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ü Federal, State, and Local Crime

Employment Opportunities ü Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ü Federal, State, and Local Crime Laboratories ü Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) ü Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) ü U. S. Postal Service (USPS) ü U. S. Secret Service ü Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) ü U. S. Fish & Wildlife Services ü Teaching at community colleges and universities Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 9

Employment Qualifications ü Forensic Scientists – Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher in natural

Employment Qualifications ü Forensic Scientists – Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher in natural or physical science ü Criminologists – BS or higher in sociology or psychology ü Crime Scene Investigators – law enforcement officers with a certification, such as one from the International Association for Identification (IAI) ü Medical Examiners (ME) – licensed pathologists possessing a Doctor of Medicine (MD), that have completed several years of internship in pathology ü Coroners – equivalent to MEs in some jurisdictions; some are elected county officials who handle corpse and death investigation ü Prosecutors – Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) in criminal law Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 10

Training ü ü College education Internship In-house training provided by the employing agency External

Training ü ü College education Internship In-house training provided by the employing agency External training sponsored by federal and state agencies such as: ü FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA ü Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) ü Workshops provided by various associations during meetings Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 11

Organizations • American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) • American Board of Criminalistics (ABC)

Organizations • American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) • American Board of Criminalistics (ABC) • Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE) • More available on the AAFS website: http: //www. aafs. org/forensic-links Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 12

Certifications & Accreditations • American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors – Laboratory Accreditation Board

Certifications & Accreditations • American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors – Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD-LAB) – Accredits crime laboratories • International Organization for Standardization (ISO) – Certifies crime laboratories (ISO 17025) • American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) – Certifies testing materials used in analysis • American Board of Criminalistics (ABC) – Certifies individual forensic scientists Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 13

Resources • American Academy of Forensic Sciences www. aafs. org • http: //www. freeresumesamples.

Resources • American Academy of Forensic Sciences www. aafs. org • http: //www. freeresumesamples. org/ • Do an Internet search for the following: The CSI Effect Brian Dakss. https: //www. youtube. com/w atch? v=f. Gc 4 Pa. LB-ek Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 14

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