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Forensic Investigation
The use of scientific evidence to solve crimes has been around as long as the courtrooms. Archimedes, an ancient Greek scientist, was asked whether a goldsmith had used silver to make a crown. He turned to water to solve the problem. He calculated the water displacement of each metal using specific weights to show the king that the craftsman was dishonest. The practice of law has been influenced by scientific advances, including microscopy to examine hairs and fibers, chemical analyses of poison or paint and improved ways to dissect DNA. Historical records show that people tried to examine documents with fingerprints, inks or dyes even before Archimedes' tests. In Los Angeles, the first U.S. crime lab was established in 1924. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a crime laboratory in 1932, followed. The advancements in science and forensic applications have continued to keep pace with the latest discoveries. To sort through data, investigators often use fields like toxicology and analytical chemistry.
CHALLENGES IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MODERN FORENSICS
However, the increasing use of forensic sciences has highlighted the dangers of such data. In recent years, a growing body of evidence has suggested that science in the courtroom--particularly evidence involving human forensics--has been riddled with poor analysis and should have been held to more rigorous standards. The National Research Council's 2009 report on the state forensic science, which is the research arm of National Academies, highlighted the need for quantitative methods that can be relied upon with statistical confidence. Rochelle Bohaty wrote in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), "Questionable Crime Scene Science" that forensic science suffers from a lack in standards, inadequate oversight and flawed interpretations.
TRAINING NEW RESEARCHERS
Due to the increasing popularity of crime shows and the recognition of science's value in law practice, there has been a boom in interest for forensic science degrees. At least 55 U.S. universities offer undergraduate concentrations and many offer master's or program specializing in forensics. The Forensic Science Education Programmes Accreditation Committee (FEPAC), was established by the American Association of Forensic Sciences in 2003 to ensure that students receive training that meets the standards of the National Institute of Justice.
CHALLENGES IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MODERN FORENSICS
However, the increasing use of forensic sciences has highlighted the dangers of such data. In recent years, a growing body of evidence has suggested that science in the courtroom--particularly evidence involving human forensics--has been riddled with poor analysis and should have been held to more rigorous standards. The National Research Council's 2009 report on the state forensic science, which is the research arm of National Academies, highlighted the need for quantitative methods that can be relied upon with statistical confidence. Rochelle Bohaty wrote in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), "Questionable Crime Scene Science" that forensic science suffers from a lack in standards, inadequate oversight and flawed interpretations.
TRAINING NEW RESEARCHERS
Due to the increasing popularity of crime shows and the recognition of science's value in law practice, there has been a boom in interest for forensic science degrees. At least 55 U.S. universities offer undergraduate concentrations and many offer master's or program specializing in forensics. The Forensic Science Education Programmes Accreditation Committee (FEPAC), was established by the American Association of Forensic Sciences in 2003 to ensure that students receive training that meets the standards of the National Institute of Justice.
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Published November 24, 2021
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