What does a forensic scientist do?

Answer 1

A forensic scientist is a scientist who analyzes biological, chemical, or physical samples taken into evidence during a criminal investigation. It's their work to provide the proof the police need to bring the case to court.

Also Forensic scientists examine contact trace materials associated with crimes in order to provide evidence for criminal investigations. The work is usually dealt with under three sections: Biology, chemistry and drugs/toxicology.

They can use parts of the victim's body, usually the bones, to identify: the cause of death; the gender, ethnicity, age, height of the victim; and, how long the victim has been dead.

The clothes that forensic scientist wear is a plastic white suit and a plastic white shoes which like a shopping bag.

Answer 2

The role of forensic science in all circumstances is to reveal the truth, in serious crimes. This is done through the gathering of evidence. This is done through samples, photographs, video analysis and written documentation. Forms of evidence may include: DNA, murder weapon, finger prints at crime scene.

Answer 3

They study the scene of the crime to find out as much information as possible so they can get an accurate picture of what happened.

they also find out details about the body e.g how they died, who they are, and hopefully who killed them!!

Answer 4

they study things left behind by wildlife. for example, they will find bones or footprints and preserve them making fossils.