Tag: Forensic Science

What were some of the weaknesses in forensic science that the committee discovered ? Author Godsey provides us with a solid understanding of how confirmation bias can effect forensic methods in crime laboratories. What measures can we take to avoid or limit this bias? Provide at least two references with your response “.

CRJ 880-G01 Week 4 Discussion 4 and 5 Response to classmate

Claim the question by Chad Jeansonne, ” In 2005 , the United States Congress authorized the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study of the state of forensic science in the United States.

What were some of the weaknesses in forensic science that the committee discovered ? Author Godsey provides us with a solid understanding of how confirmation bias can effect forensic methods in crime laboratories. What measures can we take to avoid or limit this bias? Provide at least two references with your response “.

Chapter 5: Blind Memory

Claim the question by Pennye Jones, ‘What are the problems that occur in the three stages of memory”.

Explain how the use of DNA has advanced criminal justice investigations over the last few decades. Also discuss the limitations of DNA evidence.

Forensic Science

1. Explain the different categories of fibers. Provide a scenario where each of these types of fibers may be found at a crime scene and how they would be analyzed.

2. Describe in detail how and why NIBIN was developed as well has which government agency manages it. In what instances would it be used in a criminal investigation?

3. Discuss two forensic examinations (DNA analysis, ballistics, toxicology, or fingerprint analysis) used in the Michael Brown case. Be sure to address the forensic evidence that was examined and where it was located in the crime scene and what each examination revealed to investigators.

4. Explain how the use of DNA has advanced criminal justice investigations over the last few decades. Also discuss the limitations of DNA evidence.