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Forensic Science
Criminal cases are very dependent upon evidence to prove or disprove the facts of the case. The analysis of evidence requires a wide breadth of scientific knowledge and the latest scientific techniques as well as proper evidence procedures.
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How long does a forensic anthropologist have to go to school?
Forensic anthropologists work with law enforcement to help to determine things such as cause and time frame of death by studying remains which are fairly decomposed. Most forensic anthropologists have their doctorate degree which takes around eight or nine years.
They would first do a DNA scan then a chemical scan.
If a defendant testifies can the prosecutor ask him if he was at the crime scene?
Yes. Once the defendant takes the stand he has to answer all relevant questions.
Can bipolar disorder prevent someone from becoming a crime scene investigator?
It would prevent them from becoming a sworn law enforcement officer, but employment as a civilian technician, by either an agency or a private employer, might be possible.
What is the difference between radial and ulnar loops?
Why are you posting a question to do with finger print identification in several computer programming wikies.
What other degree do you need for forensic science?
Typically, forensic scientist have a least a master's degree, with many having a doctorate depending on their specialty.
Does a crime scene officer analyze all of the evidence at a crime scene?
No, only the evidence he sees.
Another View: Depending on the department or agency, the technician that 'processes' the scene and collects the evidence may, in fact, NOT be the one who works on it in the lab. In any case evidence is almost NEVER analyzed at the scene of the offense.
Into what two categories has forensic accounting has been subdivided?
Forensic accounting has been subdivided into two categories, (1) litigation support and (2) investigation and dispute resolution
Why are fingerprints left on things you touch?
The oils and dirt on your skin stick to items that you touch. This causes fingerprints to form on most items.
What qualifivations are needed to be a forensic detective?
A forensic anthropologist requires several qualities in order to complete their job effectively;
the ability to collect bones properly,
throrough knowledge of the bone changes that occur in a person's lifetime,
the ability to accurately measure bones to gather metric data,
the ability to collect non-metric data or make subjective observations (such as the frequency of traits in a population),
and the ability to testify in court according to the data and conclusions that he/she has made.
Where does a psychologist work?
Work environment. Psychologists' work environments vary by subfield and place of employment. For example, clinical, school, and counseling psychologists in private practice frequently have their own offices and set their own hours. However, they usually offer evening and weekend hours to accommodate their clients. Those employed in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities may work shifts that include evenings and weekends, and those who work in schools and clinics generally work regular daytime hours. Most psychologists in government and industry have structured schedules.
Psychologists employed as faculty by colleges and universities divide their time between teaching and research and also may have administrative responsibilities; many have part-time consulting practices.
Increasingly, many psychologists work as part of a team, consulting with other psychologists and professionals. Many experience pressures because of deadlines, tight schedules, and overtime. Their routine may be interrupted frequently. Travel may be required in order to attend conferences or conduct research.
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They will most likely strongly question you if that happens. I'm not gonna lie, if they found someone else that didn't have that happen to them, that person would probably be their choice.
is a social worker that works as an investigator. he/she work alongside the police officers, investigators of that particular case. it also includes chemical checks of the victims,most of the times they spend their dayz in labs
What is Rough Sketch during crime scene investigation?
its the first sketch that the police draw of a suspect.
Who first used the services of a scientist at a criminal trial in 1907?
August Vollmer as chief of police in Los Angeles, California
When is circumstantial evidence not admissible in court?
To start, much of the evidence must be backed up with factual evidence, so that the circumstancial evidence is minimal.
Where can you study forensics in Cape Town?
people interested in forensics is career as a forensic nurse at cape Town university
What do crime scene investigators wear?
usually anything to keep them protected from injury or contamination. on tv they wear lots of black and white.
What is a forensic anthropolgy?
Foresic anthropology is the science of physical anthropology and osteology combined in a legal setting.
A forensic anthropologist usually works at a crime lab and examines the bones of the deceased if the body is either burnt, badly decomposed, mutilated or otherwise unrecognisable and a standard autopsy cannot be performed. They are specialists in osteology (the study of bones) and anthropology (the study of what it means to be human etc.) Usualy, a masters degree and a phD is required to become a forensic anthropologist. They can determine things like, age, gender, ethnicity and height.
So basically, a forensic anthroplogist examines skeletal remains to determine things about someone that cannot be discovered through autopsy. The TV show 'Bones' (FOX or Sky, for UK viewers) is about a forensic anthropologist.
Can you become a FBI agent and a Forensic Anthropologist at the same time?
Most FBI agents get their professional academic training (engineering, law school, accounting degree, etc.) first, then apply to become a special agent. Whether you were hired or not would depend on the FBI's need for a forensic anthropologist or whatever other skills you had, as well as meeting their basic requirements.
How long does it take to become a forensic psychologist?
That would be after the six years you would need for your Ph.D.
