Introduction to Forensic Science and the Law Physical science unit Chemistry Physics Geology Biology...

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Introduction to Forensic Science and the Law Physical science unit Chemistry Physics Geology Biology unit Firearms and ballistics unit Document examination unit Photography unit The most common types of evidence examined are drugs, firearms, and fingerprints. Basic Services Provided by the Crime Lab: Identify the types of services provided for each:

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Page 1: Introduction to Forensic Science and the Law Physical science unit Chemistry Physics Geology Biology unit Firearms and ballistics unit Document examination.

Introduction to Forensic Scienceand the Law

Physical science unit

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Geology

Biology unit

Firearms and ballistics unit

Document examination unit

Photography unit

The most common types of evidence examined are drugs, firearms, and fingerprints.

Basic Services Provided by the Crime Lab: Identify the types of services provided for each:

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Introduction to Forensic Scienceand the Law

Toxicology unit

Latent fingerprint unit

Polygraph unit

Voiceprint analysis unit

Evidence collection unit

Engineering

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Introduction to Forensic Scienceand the Law

FBI: Federal Bureau of Investigation

DEA: Drug Enforcement Agency

ATF: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms

USPS: United States Postal Service

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Department of Homeland Security

Department of the Treasury

Federal Crime Labs: Identify the purpose and types of services provided for each: