FRSC 1011: Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to forensic science and crime scene investigations.

Forensic Science

The application of science to criminal and civil laws.

Crime Scene Investigation

A systematic examination of physical evidence at a crime scene.

Admissibility of Evidence

The legal criteria for allowing evidence to be presented in court.

Chain of Custody

The process of maintaining and establishing the handling of evidence.

Locard's Exchange Principle

The principle stating that when a criminal comes in contact with an object or person, a cross-transfer of evidence occurs.

Anthropometry

A system of personal identification based on body measurements developed by Alphonse Bertillon.

Dna Typing

A method of identifying individuals based on their unique DNA profile.

Eyewitness Account

A testimony from someone who has direct knowledge of an event.

Polygraph

A device used to measure physiological responses as a means to assess truthfulness.

Frye v. United States

A legal case that established the 'general acceptance' standard for scientific evidence.