forensic science

Antemortem

referring to the time before death, often used in forensic contexts to describe injuries or conditions observed prior to a person's death.

AFIS

Automated Fingerprint Identification System used to store and analyze fingerprint data.

Certification

the process of verifying an individual's qualifications and competence to perform specific forensic tasks or roles.

Classification

the process of organizing and categorizing forensic evidence and data based on specific criteria or characteristics.

Codis

Combined DNA Index System, a database used for matching DNA profiles in criminal investigations.

Coroner

an official who investigates deaths, especially those happening under unusual or suspicious circumstances.

Corpus deliciti

establish basic legal elements of a crime; the body of the crime, referring to the evidence that a crime has occurred, including the injury or death of a victim.

Criminalisitics

the study and evaluation of physical evidence in criminal investigations, such as fingerprints, hair, and fibers.

Forensic Science

the application of scientific principles and techniques to investigate crimes and analyze evidence.

Medical Examiner

a physician who investigates deaths, particularly those occurring under unusual or suspicious circumstances, and determines the cause of death.

Medico-legal

relating to the intersection of medicine and law, often concerning the investigation and assessment of injuries and deaths in legal contexts.

Modus operandi

the characteristic method or pattern of behavior used by an offender.

NIBIN

A national database that allows law enforcement agencies to compare ballistic evidence such as bullets and cartridge cases in criminal investigations.

Pathology

the study of the causes and effects of diseases, particularly in relation to autopsies and criminal investigations.

Perimortem

refers to the period surrounding death, particularly in forensic contexts where determining the time of death is crucial.

Postmortem

referring to the examination and analysis of a body after death, often to determine the cause of death and collect evidence in forensic investigations.