Lab Specialists

forensic anthropology

analyzing the human skeleton to estimate ‘race’, sex, age, stature, and trauma in suspicious cases

forensic odontology

examine bitemarks, dental impressions, antemortem, and postmortem dental records for comparative and identification purposes

forensic entomology

analyzing insects on and in the body to estimate time since death and the previous location of the body

forensic toxicologist

attempt to determine or detect the presence of poisons and drugs in blood, body fluids, and tissues as well as in non-biological materials

forensic chemist

analyze synthetic and natural fibers, dyes, paint, explosives, metals, etc

forensic biologist

forensic document

forensic photo analyst

forensic psychiatrist

evaluate individuals prior to trial to determine state of mind, understanding of the crime committed, and competency to stand trial

forensic botany

analyzing plants on and in the to estimate time since death and previous location of the body

ballistics

analyze firearms, weapons, live ammunition, fired bullets and cartridge casings, wound tissue, clothing from shooting victims

forensic pathologists

conduct the external and internal medicolegal examination of the body to determine cause the manner of death