Lesson 2 - Laboratory Sections

Forensic science

The application of science to law describes _____.

DNA/FB, Questioned Documents, Firearms, Drug Chemistry, Latent Prints, CODIS

In what areas/sections does BCI laboratory offer forensic testing of evidence?

Toxicology

Name at least one area/section of forensic science not offered by BCI.

Firearms

The examination of bullets, cartridge cases, barrel rifling, and ammunition types is the responsibility of the _____ section.

Duct tape, drink containers, bank robbery notes, bloody knives

What are four types of evidence that can be tested by both Latent Prints and FB?

True

True or False: Each item of evidence subbmitted to BCI for testing will have a unique barcode containing the item # and BCI case #.

Gloves, lab coat, mask

List the proper PPE that should be worn when working evidence with FB/DNA.

Bullet, casing, primer, propellant

What are the four components of a live round?

Qualitative and Quantitative

What two disciplines make up the Drug Chemistry unit?

Submission sheet

The _____ serves as an agreement to the evidence items submitted and the lab testing services provided.

Laboratory Information Management System

What does LIMS stand for?

True

True or False: A panic alarm is located in the firing range in case of emergency.

Blood, semen, saliva

List at least 3 bodily fluids that are screened for in FB.

Narcan

_____ kits are located in each drug chemistry section and can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Barium, antimony, lead

What are the three elements gunshot residue looks for?

Questioned Documents

The _____ section performs quality assurance tests on instant lottery games for the Ohio Lottery Commission.

SICAR

What database does Trace Evidence use?

Plastic

Evidence for Drug Chemistry must be packaged in _____.

5

For violent crimes, how many items can initially be submitted for Latent Print examination?

False

True or False: Exemplars submitted count towards the number of items submitted.