What is Forensic Science?

What is Forensic Science?
Application of science to the legal system.

Forensics has diverse professions:

• Criminalistics
• Engineering Science
• General Forensics
• Jurisprudence
• Odontology
• Pathology/Biology
• Physical Anthropology
• Psychiatry & Behavioral Science
• Questioned Documents
• Toxicology

The functions of a forensic scientist:

• Provides analysis of physical evidence
• Provides expert testimony
• Furnishes training in recognizing, collecting, and preserving physical evidence at crime scenes