Questions from Crime and Investigation

Q: What organization recommended an “implied consent” law, and what

What organization recommended an “implied consent” law, and what does that law entail?

Q: Explain how the analysis of trace elements was important to the investigation

Explain how the analysis of trace elements was important to the investigation of the assassination of President John. F. Kennedy.

Q: How does a nuclear reactor generate radioactive elements?

How does a nuclear reactor generate radioactive elements?

Q: Describe the process of neutron activation analysis. How does the process

Describe the process of neutron activation analysis. How does the process allow a forensic scientist to identify an isotope?

Q: Synthetic fibers display ________ because they are crystalline. A)

Synthetic fibers display ________ because they are crystalline. A) High density B) Infrared reflectance C) Dispersive properties D) Birefringence 52) A hair sample was examined and its medulla appear...

Q: A suspect has been found miles from the scene of a murder

A suspect has been found miles from the scene of a murder. Soil is found adhering to the suspect’s shoe. Describe the proper collection and preservation of soil evidence that will permit a thorough co...

Q: Describe the proper collection and preservation of paint evidence from an automobile

Describe the proper collection and preservation of paint evidence from an automobile suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run incident. Paint that is foreign to the suspect automobile is observed...

Q: Describe how you would conduct a visual examination of soil. What

Describe how you would conduct a visual examination of soil. What distinguishing characteristics would you look for?

Q: Loose soil, soil adhering to a garment, and lumps of

Loose soil, soil adhering to a garment, and lumps of soil adhered to a car are found at a crime scene. How must the investigator collect and package each?

Q: The victim of a rape is found dead in her apartment.

The victim of a rape is found dead in her apartment. Describe the proper collection and preservation of the semen-stained clothing. Emphasize the proper collection of controls from the victim and susp...