What it's like to be a
Forensic Scientist
Insight:
You think being a Forensic Scientist would be SO fun? Well it's not all fun and games. Forensic Science is a serious job! It may be enjoyable, but it most certainly is not a game!
The term 'forensic science' is often shortened to 'forensics'. The word forensic comes from the Latin word forēnsis, meaning 'of or before the forum'. In the Roman Times, a crime would result in a presentation of the case to a group of individuals in the forum. Both the accused and accuser, would present a speech of their side of the story. The person with the best presentation would determine the outcome.
different roles:
· Field officer
· Lab officer
· Crime scene investigator
· Latent print examiner
· Firearm examiner
· Tool mark examiner
· Document examiner
· Trace evidence examine
· Forensic pathologist
· Forensic anthropologist
· Forensic odontologist
· Forensic entomologist
All of these jobs have very important different roles.