CRIM 355 Chapter 2: Chapter 2.doc

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2 Mar 2012

School

Simon Fraser University

Department

Criminology

Course

CRIM 355

Professor

Gail Anderson

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Chapter 2 strengthening forensic science in the united states. Further advances/improve: assess present and future resource needs of fs community + include state and local crime labs, medical examiners, coroners. 3: make recommendations for maximizing use of forensic technologies and techniques to solve crimes, investigate deaths, protect public. Committee established by national academy of sciences in 2006 to implement congressional charge senate report persons selected = fs community + legal community + other scientist. Meetings = heard expert testimony + deliberate over info. Heard; between meetings = review published materials/studies/reports related to fs + research. Infrastructure and needs for basic research and technology assessment in. Forensic practice and projects at various federal agencies. Can"t address every question 13 recommendations on most important issues: assist law enforcement officials in their investigations to identify perpetrators with higher reliability ments in fs disciplines serve. Need for research to establish limits and measure of performance.

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There has been a lot of hype regarding the subjectivity of various forensic sciences disciplines, such as, latent print examinations and firearm examinations. To prove that these disciplines are a scientifically sound, thereâs a need for research, application of error rates, etc. This hype or debate was determined during a national examination of all forensic disciplines the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report.

Discussion:

Are question document examinations purely subjective (influenced by person opinions)?

Now that you have performed analysis as a question document examiner (week 2 and week 3 assignments), do you believe that question document examinations are scientifically sound?

As an expert in question document examinations, would you feel confident testifying to your conclusions/opinions based on the analysis you performed in this course?

As a juror, what type of information would you want to be provided in court to prove that question document examinations are scientifically sound?

The National Academy of Sciences finalized a report on the current Forensic Science Practices in the United States in 2009.

Evidence Technology Magazine

http://www.evidencemagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=140

Summary from an Attorney

http://www.thetruthaboutforensicscience.com/a-quick-summary-of-the-national-academy-of-sciences-report-on-forensic-sciene/

Type Answer or Dont Bother Answering.

A forensic scientist is trying to identify an unknown substance found at a crime scene. Which of the following tools or techniques would she use to identify the substance: magnetic field deflection, phosphorescent screens, a cathode ray tube, or a mass spectrometer? Explain how the tool or technique would help the scientist to identify the unknown substance.

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1. Define and explain attorney-client privilege.

2.Discuss accountant-client privilege and explain in which circumstances this privilege is honored.

3. Explain Benfordâs law and in what types of situations this technique is used.

4. Evaluate how computer evidence must be handled to be admissible in court. Be specific.

5. Analyze the validity of this statement: âEach state has a licensing board for forensic document examiners.â

6. Explain how forensic accountants can use the so-called COFEE device. Be specific.

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