FSC239Y5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Scanning Electron Microscope, Traffic Collision, Gunshot Residue
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Fsc239 lecture 21: the centre of forensic science. Outline: background and statistics, the centre receiving office, biology section, chemistry section, physical sciences section, toxicology section. Forensic science: of or used in connection with courts of law, especially in relation to crime detection (forensic evidence, mission statement. Producing reports and testimony that are: understandable, objective, accurate, timely. The crime laboratory: within the ministry of community safety and correctional services, sister laboratory-northern regional laboratory. Independent of police agencies and the attorney general. Lab distribution: toronto 88, nrl 12% Section distribution: toxicology 41, bio 43, chemistry 7, physical sciences 8, na 1% (rejected, can"t don anything with it) Cfs organization statistics: 250 staff, 17154 cases, 48 184 items submitted, 1500+ court appearances by scientists. Identifying objects and materials: revealing additional information, detecting and quantifying substances, comparing knowns to unknowns . Use of findings: support charges, eliminate suspicions, public safety and protection, public service.
