Forensics is defined as “the use of scientific methods and knowledge to investigate crime.” [1] Forensics is used daily in… Continued
Criminal investigation
The CID (Criminal Investigation Department) began in 1844, when Sir James Graham, successor to Sir Robert Peel, gave a dozen… Continued
I agree with this statement. Our criminal justice system is based upon the ethos of ‘innocent until proven guilty. ’… Continued
Once a crime is committed law enforcement officers are dispatched to the scene and a criminal investigation begins immediately…. Continued
In the field of criminal justice, police officers are endowed with power to suppress the lawless elements. In the conduct of their… Continued
Use of Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in crime investigations is an accurate way of determining who committed a crime as well as… Continued
Polygraph examinations are considered helpful in criminal investigations and ultimately, in determining culpability when it comes… Continued
DNA is the nucleic acid that carries the genetic code of any cellular form of life. The hereditary units called genes are the… Continued
An individual studying in criminal investigation needs to know and understand the four main principles dealing with Criminal… Continued
Forensic science, also referred to as forensics, is a method of gathering and examining physical evidence using a broad spectrum… Continued