Evaluate the various processes and techniques of identifying and analyzing physical evidence.
A suspect was apprehended soon after a burglary took place and was observed to have tiny specks of glass-like particles on his shoes and clothing.
In a 3 page essay discuss how this evidence should be processed using the concepts you learned in this unit.
Discuss the two processes used by forensic scientists when examining physical evidence.
Define individual and class characteristics and include examples of evidence containing class characteristics and evidence containing individual characteristics. (An excellent answer would include at least four examples of evidence that contain class characteristics and at least four examples of evidence that contain individual characteristics.)
Summarize three or more physical properties of matter critical to the work of the forensic scientist.
Discuss how the crime lab would examine and compare the glass evidence from the burglary. (An excellent answer would include at least four major points.)
Evaluate the proper method of collecting and preserving glass evidence.
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