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-FBI
-DEA
-ATF
-U.S. Army Crime Investigation
-U.S. Postal inspection

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1) Trace Evidence
2) Latent Prints
3) Forensic Biology
4) Toxicology
5) Controlled substance
6) Questioned documents
7) Firearms
8) crime scene investigations
9) Forensic Photography
10) Forensic anthropology
11) Forensic computer science
12) Forensic engineering
13) Forensic entomology
14) Forensic pathology
15) Physchology & Physicatry

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Here are some vocab words about Ethical standards you should know:
1) Forensic Science
2) Ethics
3) Physical Evidence
4) Chain Custody
5) Rules of Evidence
6) Impartiality
7) Testimony
8) Expert Witness
9) American Academy of Forensic Science
10) Preservation

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Here is a brief time line of a few things to do with Forensic Science and its history!
1) Before 17th Century: People accused of committing a crime were confronted and tortured. If they did not last through torture, they were guilty. If they did last, they were innocent.
2) 1775: Carl Wilhem Scheele devised the test for detecting the poison arsenic in corpses.
3) 1879: Alphonse Bertillon replaced fingerprinting with his discovery of anthropometry.
4) 1806: Valentin Ross discovered a precise method for detecting arsenic.
5)1814: Mathieu Orfilla published the first scientific treatise on the detection of poisons.
6) 1828: invention of polarized light microscope
7) 1839: First microscopic detection of sperm
8) 1839: James Marsh was the first scientist to testify in a criminal trial about arsenic found in a human body.
9) 1863: First presumptive test for blood
10) 1850s-1860s: Development in photography improved records in Forensic Science
11) 1893: Hans Gross published "Criminal Investigations"
12) 1901: Karl Landsteiner discovered ABO blood typing
13) 1910: Albert Osborn published "Questioned Documents"
14) 1877-1966: Edmond Locard opened 1st crime laboratory in France and started "Locard's Exchange Principle"
15) 1916-2002: Walter McCrone examined "The Shroud of Turin and the Vinland map.

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The United States is not the only place with crime laboratories! A couple of examples of crime labs over sees are:
- The British Home Office
- There are also crime labs in Canada!

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1) 1923: LA PD Crime Lab was opened
2) 1930s: University of California at Berkeley Dept. of Criminalistics
3) 1932: FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover opens up FBI laboratory
4) 1981: FBI opens Forensic Science and Training Center

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Places to get certification and accreditations

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Places to get certification and accreditations

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Here are a few organizations that can give you certifications in Forensic science!! :)
1) ASCLD-LAB
2) ISO
3) ASTM
4) ABC

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Forensic science is organized into a number of disciplines, all of which require specific expertise in one or more areas of the natural sciences.

As scientific study becomes more sophisticated and developed, the role of the forensic scientist continues to take on a more significant role in crime scene investigation. And because of the complexity of forensic science and the many areas of study within this field, the need to establish and maintain professional standards has never been greater.

It comes as no surprise, therefore, that professional certification in forensic science is commonplace and advancement in the profession is often dependent upon it.
American Board of Criminalistics
The American Board of Criminalistics (ABC), which was formed to represent the forensic scientist, now offers certification, proficiency testing, and serves as a voice for current issues and topics. The ABC was the first certification body accredited by the Forensic Specialty Accreditation Board.

Individuals may achieve professional certification in comprehensive criminalistics, as well as in specialty areas and disciplines, including:

Molecular Biology

Drug Chemistry

Fire Debris Analysis

Trace Evidence

Certification through the ABC can be achieved at one of three levels:

Diplomate: To achieve diplomate status, individuals must possess a bachelor's degree in a natural science or an appropriately related field and at least two years of full-time experience

Fellow: To achieve fellow status, individuals must meet all the requirements for a diplomate and successfully complete the Comprehensive Criminalistics Examination.

Affiliate: The affiliate status is not a certified status; instead, individuals are certification eligible upon filing for an ABC Request for Promotion from Affiliate to diplomate and having it approved by the Credentials Committee.

International Association for Identification (IAI)
The International Association for Identification (IAI) is a standard-setting association that offers a number of certification programs for forensic scientists, all of which require the completion of a demanding educational program and strict certification requirements. All designations are administered by a certification board that is comprised of experts in the specific discipline:

Bloodstain Pattern Analyst Certification

Footwear Certification

Forensic Art Certification

Forensic Photography Certification

Forensic Video Certification

Latent Print Certification

Tenprint Fingerprint Certification

American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI)
The American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) is a certification board that was established to promote high standards for the practice of medicolegal death investigators. There are two levels of certification available through the ABMDI:

Basic Registry Certification: Basic Registry Certification provides recognition for individuals who have acquired basic knowledge and have demonstrated basic proficiency in medicolegal death investigation. To achieve Basic Registry Certification, candidates must:

Be at least 18 years old

Have a high school diploma

Be currently employed as a medical examiner or coroner with the job responsibility of conducting death scene investigations and meet specific experience requirements

Advanced Board Certification: Advanced Board Certification provides recognition for individuals who have demonstrated mastery of all aspects of medicolegal death investigation. To achieve Advanced Board Certification, candidates must:

Be currently certified at the ABMDI registry level and in good standing for at least 6 months

Possess an associate's degree

Be currently employed as a medical examiner or coroner with the job responsibility of conducting scene investigation

Have at least 4,000 hours of experience in the past 6 years

American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT)
The American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT) provides certification for forensic toxicologists to identify individuals who possess qualifications and competence in forensic toxicology, and certification is based on education, training, experience, achievement, and passing a written examination.

Certification through the ABFT may be achieved at one of two levels:

Diplomate: Applicants for a diplomate designation must possess a Doctor of Philosophy or a Doctor of Science degree in one of the natural sciences, an undergraduate education in biology or chemistry, training in pharmacology or toxicology, and at least 3 years of full-time professional experience in specific categories.

Specialist: Certification as a forensic toxicology specialist requires a bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences, with an adequate education in biology and chemistry, which may include pharmacy or toxicology. This designation also requires at least 3 years of full-time experience in forensic toxicology.

American Board of Forensic Document Examiners (ABFDE)
The American Board of Forensic Document Examiners (ABFDE) certifies highly qualified forensic document examiners in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. Applicants are expected to be of the highest caliber in terms of moral character and professional integrity, and must meet theses requirements:

Actively working in the field and able to provide a record of professional activity

Bachelor's degree at minimum from an ABFDE-appointed institution or its equivalent

Two years of training in an ABFDE-recognized forensic laboratory

Character reference letters from three ABFDE-certified forensic document examiners

After earning passing scores on the ABFDE written, practical and oral examinations, candidates would then be qualified to hold the Diplomate of the ABFDE credential.
Board of Forensic Document Examiners (BDFE)
The Board of Forensic Document Examiners (BDFE) offers certification for forensic document examiners who meet specific education and training requirements. Candidates for certification must:

Possess a bachelor's degree

Furnish two letters of recommendation

Be currently working in the profession on a regular basis

Have access to minimal laboratory equipment

The certification process involves the successful completion of a multiple-choice examination that is designed to assess an individual's discipline-specific knowledge.
International Board of Forensic Engineering Sciences
The International Board of Forensic Engineering Sciences serves as the certification board for professionals who possess specialty in the forensic engineering sciences. Candidates for certification must:

Possess a bachelor's, master or doctorate degree in one of the engineering sciences

Possess at least 3 years of experience in personal forensic experience in the litigation process

Candidates for certification must undergo a peer review, as well as a written and oral examination.
American Board of Forensic Odontology (ABFO)
The American Board of Forensic Odontology establishes and revises the standards of qualifications for individuals who practice forensic odontology and offers certification to individuals who meet the requirements of the Board.

Candidates for certification with the ABFO must:

Possess a DDS, DMD, or an equivalent dental degree

Have attended at least four annual meetings of a national forensic dental organization

Have participated in at least two annual programs of a national forensic dental organization

Be currently affiliated with, and an active member of, a medical/legal agency, such as a medical examiner or coroner's office, law enforcement agency, or insurance agency

American Board of Forensic Anthropology (ABFA)
The American Board of Forensic Anthropology (ABFA) provides diplomate certification for individuals who possess specific qualifications in forensic anthropology and meet the standards of the ABFA.

Diplomates in the ABFA must be able to demonstrate an ongoing record of activities in forensic anthropology. This certification is based on a record of education, training, experience, and achievement, and candidates must be able to complete a rigorous examination that assesses both theory and practice.

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Forensic science is organized into a number of disciplines, all of which require specific expertise in one or more areas of the natural sciences. As scientific study becomes more sophisticated and developed, the role of the forensic scientist continues to take on a more significant role in crime scene investigation.

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1) Analyze physical evidence
2) Interpret physical evidence
3) Reporting physical evidence
4) Professional courtesy

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1) Forensic Science: The application of science to the law
2) Criminalist: Someone, who has a background in forensic science, who studies criminology.

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Training opportunities for jobs in Forensic Science include:
-college education
-Internships
-In house training
-External training
-Workshops

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Different Forensic Organizations include:
-AAFS (American Academy of Forensic Science)
-ABC (American Board of Criminalistics)
-AFTE (Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners)

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-Forensic Scientist
-Criminologist
-Crime Scene Investigator
-Coroner
-Medical Examiner
-Prosecutors
-Federal, state, and local crime laboratories
-FBI
-DEA
-ATF
-USPS
-U.S. Secret Service
-CIA
-U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
-Teaching Opportunities

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"Principles and Procedures of Forensic Science investigations are the same for both civil and criminal cases."
It is important for a forensic scientist to be unprejudiced and impartial, and to obey the rules of evidence when investigating a case. The legal responsibilities of a forensic scientist are to follow procedures, obey the rules of evidence, maintain impartiality, and to stay within the legal and scientific boundaries.

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There are several different types of careers in which someone who studies Forensic Science can pursue. Here are a few career examples and their employment qualifications:
1) Forensic Odontologist
-Doctor of Dental Science/Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree
-Extensive additional training from a credited source
-Hands on experience
2) Forensic Scientist
-A bachelors degree in natural or forensic science
-Some labs require a masters degree in Forensic Science
3) Anthropologist
-A bachelors degree in either anatomy, biology, chemistry, physiology, or anthropology
- Graduate degree in Human Biology or Anthropology

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Crime Laboratory Analyst Test required Before being hired pass polygraph exams take substance abuse screenings take background checks Universities What is it? Education Required : 4 years of school B.A in forensic science or related field *Master's or Doctorate degree can be required depending on the state or federal crime labs Specialize in the analysis of a crime scene.