What do you know about 
                    forensics???
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               Forensic Science
    LAW + SCIENCE= FORENSIC SCIENCE
    Comparing known and unknown
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      What is a forensic scientist?
    First and foremost:  A SCIENTIST!!
    Applying scientific knowledge to the law= FORENSIC 
      SCIENTIST
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       What do forensic scientists 
                           do?
    There is no “typical” day for a forensic scientist….
      – Most work a 40-hour work week
      – Investigate crimes/offenses using scientific analyses
          #1 goal:  To speak for the evidence!
      – Expert Testimony
          Testifies for the defense AND the prosecution
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     Forensic Science Disciplines
    Biology/DNA                Wildlife
    Trace                      Jurisprudence
    Chemistry                  Odontology
    Toxicology                 Pathology
    Firearms/Toolmarks         Psychiatry
    Latent Prints              Questioned 
    Computer                     Documents
    Anthropology               Entomology
                                …
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