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The Future of the Forensic Sciences [PDF]

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The Fifth James Brierley Firth Memorial lecture presented at the Autumn Symposium of the Forensic Science Society in the School of Pharmacy, Brunswick Square, London on 6 November 1981.
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Introduction to Forensic Science

2015
In this chapter, data from the timeline referenced earlier will be used to illustrate the history of forensic science highlighting three important examples: fingerprints, crime laboratories and blood analysis. Most forensic science laboratories are associated with law enforcement agencies; for example, Detroit Police Department Crime Lab, Indiana State
Kathy Mirakovits, Jay A. Siegel
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Geographic forensic medicine and forensic sciences

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 1985
The necessity of learning more about the criminality and the culture of persons from overseas is upon us. As forensic scientists, we have to take a lead in presenting information to our colleagues that would facilitate their investigations. In this paper, we look at many of the different cultures that have been presented to American authorities, and ...
William G. Eckert   +2 more
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RNA in forensic science

Forensic Science International: Genetics, 2007
RNA analysis offers insight into diseases and mechanisms leading to death and could develop into a valuable tool for diagnosis of the cause of death in forensic pathology. Other possible applications include the determination of the age of wounds and injuries and of the post-mortem interval.
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Diatoms in Forensic Science

Journal of the Forensic Science Society, 1977
The occurrence, methods of treatment, and applications of diatoms in forensic science are described. Reference is made to drowning incidents, and other cases where the use of diatoms by the forensic scientist can provide valuable evidence.
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Forensic Science: Measurements in Forensic Science Of Errors and Uncertainty

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2017
Analytical measurement plays a critical role in modern society. 'Millions of analytical measurements are made every day in thousands of laboratories around the world. There are innumerable reasons for making these measurements, for example: as a way of valuing goods for trade purposes; supporting healthcare; checking the quality of drinking water ...
Edward J. Imwinkelried, Ted Vosk
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Information in Forensic Science

Journal of the Forensic Science Society, 1975
This paper reports the development of a central Home Office Forensic Science Information Service. The collection, collation and dissemination of literature, commercial and analytical information is also described as is the systematic collection and analysis of casework data and the monitoring of analytical methods.
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A problem in forensic science

Biometrika, 1977
SUMMARY The problem of deciding whether two sets of fragments have come from a common source frequently arises in forensic science. This paper provides a solution in the realistic case where the distribution is nonnormal. The normal case is also discussed because it is there easier to understand the nature of the solution and, in particular, its ...
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Forensic Science and the law

Forensic Science International, 1988
Forensic Science today makes an important contribution to the operation of the Criminal Justice System providing evidence which could help decide the guilt of a suspect. Forensic Science is able to do so because it has developed to operate within the reality determined by the Criminal Justice System.
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Forensic Science

Analytical Chemistry, 2003
T A, Brettell, N, Rudin, R, Saferstein
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