Tag: S7
Hair Evidence Lab
While analyzing several types of hair, I have concluded it can become very tedious and time consuming. I was unaware of the construction of a single strand of hair. Consisting mainly of cuticle, cortex, and medulla. While looking with magnification, the major parts composing a strand of hair can be seen, including dogs and cats. … Continue reading Hair Evidence Lab
Crime Scene
Crime scene management and evidence collection is crucial to the investigation of a crime. I have learned the steps taken by the law enforcement to keep the scene safe and untampered with. For example, a murder occurred. The first action is the arrival of the police. The police will block off a large radius of … Continue reading Crime Scene
“Impressive” Impressions
In class we learned how impressions can be used in forensic scenarios. For example, a murder has been committed. The victim has been left at the scene yet with little evidence. The evidence included a footprint, this footprint can be linked to a specific shoe brand including the size. The shoe size can be … Continue reading “Impressive” Impressions
The Fabric Lab
The fabric lab proved that the two different kinds of fabrics have very distinct characteristics. Natural fabrics are originate from animals or plants. Such as wool coming from sheep and cotton deriving from the cotton plant. Synthetic fabrics are man made such as nylon and polyester. I found that natural fabrics have a large filament … Continue reading The Fabric Lab