FORENSiCS

REAL SCIENCE OF FORENSiCS

In this episode of SciShow, we’re going to investigate a murder. But first, we’re going to have to learn all about forensics, the use of science in criminal law and the real-life version is a little different from what you might see on TV.
Fingerprints, what’s possible in facial recognition and much more.

FORENSiC ENTOMOLOGY

Dr Martin Hall is a biomedical entomologist at the Natural History Museum who assists police forces at the crime scene during an investigation into a suspicious death. In forensic casework, his role is to establish a minimum post-mortem interval from insects found on and around the human remains at the crime scene. This minimum post-mortem interval helps to indicate the specific time when the victim died.

CRIME SCENE

Making sense of a crime scene
The place where crimes like theft, murder, and terrorist attacks take place is called the crime scene. This site covers all aspects of a crime scene. Set up a crime scene in your classroom.

FORENSiC SCIENCE

Crime Scene Investigation for Kids: Labs, Projects, CSI Mysteries, and Books
Great site includes glossary, facts and great video links, including solving some forensic riddles.

FiNGER PRINTS

Explore forensic science and fingerprinting using ink, tape, paper, and a balloon to investigate the different types of fingerprints and how to tell the difference between two fingerprints.
How to Analyze Fingerprints
Fingerprints have been studied throughout time for a number of reasons. Fingerprints never change, so what a person is born with is what they will always have, excluding serious injuries.

FLaSH FACE

Must-have app for all police officers and detectives.
Have you ever wanted to be a police sketch artist?
Well, now you can use the flashface app and create sketches of
criminals or yourself and your friends. It provides a large number of each facial components including eyes, nose, mouth, hair, head, eyebrows, glasses, mustache, jaw and beard. Cost about $5.00AUD

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