Forensic Subdivisions

accounting

uses accounting, auditing, and investigative skills

anthropology

examination of human skeletal remains

ballistic (firearms)

investigates discharged bullets, casings, and firearms to determine their origin and use in crimes.

dentistry (odontology)

examines bite marks and dental id of corps

forensic document examination

analyzes documents for authenticity, alterations, and handwriting.

engineering

(forensic engineering) evaluates materials, structures, and components to determine causes of failure or accidents.

entomotology

the study of insects

pathology

investigation of sudden, unexplained or violent death

psychiatry

examines human behavior and legal proceedings

toxicology

examines body fluids and organs for the presence of drugs or poisons.

chemistry

analyze physician and non biological evidence from crime scenes

science unit

incorporates the principles of chemistry, physics and geology to identify and compare physical evidence

biology unit

applies biological principles to analyze evidence such as blood, hair, and other bodily fluids for forensic investigations.

latent print unit

analyzes fingerprint evidence from crime scenes to identify individuals.

digital forensics

the field that involves the recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices, often used in legal proceedings.