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FORENSIC SCIENCE

What is forensic science?

The science used by the courts to support criminal or civil investigations.

It could include: Ballistics DNA profiling Fingerprint analysis Forensic toxicology Autopsy Forensic document examination

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Start of Forensic Science

ScenarioA telephone call reported that thieves entered a house.

When the police arrive on the scene, the house is in shambles. Clothes are scattered all around the room, lamps are overturned and there's no sign of the thieves.

The police asked the forensic scientist to help. One of the detectives picks up a glass. On its side is a smudged, thumbprint.

He takes it down to the lab, where it's analysed and matched to a recorded set of prints.

Making your own finger prints:Find two separate pieces of paper.Use the ink pad given by the teacher to make fingerprints.Use your thumb to make a finger print on paper 1 and then on paper 2.Write down name and surname on paper 1. DO NOT write anything on the other sheet. Mix papers and give to another group.

Teeth Impressions:

ScenarioThe police received a report of a robbery and a murder which took place in a shop, earlier in the day. The forensic scientists noticed the following:

The body temperature of the victim was 32 degrees Celsius.

Long strands of hair were found on the body of the victim.

No fingerprints were found.

The dead body of the shop owner and a bite mark on the victims arm.

The bite-mark shows a missing front tooth.

Who wrote the note?A note was found on my desk written in black ink.There are 4 suspects.How can I find who wrote the note?