Forensic scientists and toolbox

Forensic scientists

They collect evidence from the crime scene, analyse it, collect the gathered information, and present it in court.

Medical Forensic Scientists

A type of forensic scientist that includes various specializations such as forensic biologist, chemist, odontologist, pathologist, anthropologist, psychiatrist, and psychologist.

Forensic Biologist

Test DNA and do DNA profiling.

Forensic Chemist

Test toxic chemicals and illegal substances.

Forensic Odontologist

Study dental evidence, gather dental records, and use them to find ages and identities.

Forensic Pathologist

Examine the body for injuries and wounds. Need a medical degree. Carry out postmortems to determine the cause of death.

Forensic Anthropologist

Help identify decomposed bodies that are beyond recognition by analysing the skeleton and bones. They find out age, time of death, and types of wounds.

Forensic Psychiatrist

Analyse the mental state of suspects after the crime, and before/after the trial.

Forensic Psychologist

Provide therapy and counselling for depression, relationship breakdown, child abuse, and custody disputes.

Field Forensic Scientists

A type of forensic scientist that includes specializations such as forensic computer analyst, botanist, engineer, and entomologist.

Forensic Computer Analyst

Analyse data and devices to determine illegal activities.

Forensic Botanist

Analyse pollen, mud, and dust from under the suspect's clothing to determine where they have been.

Forensic Engineer

Analyse failures, materials, and structures to determine causes of collapse or malfunction.

Forensic Entomologist

Identify the life cycle of flies and insects on a body to determine how long the person has been dead (time of death).

Magnifying Glass

Increases the size of an object.

Tin Containers

Used to gather evidence.

Calipers

Used in the Bertillon method to measure body parts for identification.

Fingerprinting Brush and Powder

Used to identify and confirm people.

Sketch Pad

Used to sketch the entire crime scene.

Camera

Used to take photos of the crime scene and evidence.

Sexual Assault Kit

To collect evidence if a rape or assault has occurred (includes clothing collection bag, containment bag, swabs, medical history forms).

Blood Vials

For collecting blood samples.

Tape

Used to seal the crime scene to prevent tampering.

Disposable Clothing

Clothes, masks, gloves worn to protect investigators and avoid contamination.

Pen and Notepad

To write key information from the crime scene.

Paper, Plastic Bags, Glass Slides

Cover evidence to prevent adulteration.

Cast Kit

With putty and frames for making casts.

Tweezers

Used to handle small pieces of evidence.

Entomology Kit

For collecting and preserving insect evidence (includes gloves, jars, ethyl alcohol, labels, scalpel, spatula, and tweezers).

Hazmat Spill Kit

For handling hazardous materials.