Forensic Scientists

Forensic Scientists

It is the responsibility of the forensic scientists involved in a criminal investigation to analyse any forensic evidence gathered at the scene of a crime.  The forensic scientists must ensure, as part of their role and responsibility, that they maintain the chain of continuity and wear the appropriate items of personal protective equipment during the analysis of the forensic evidence.  The conclusions that they draw from the analysis of the forensic evidence will be required to be documented, in great detail, along with pictures to illustrate to the court their findings.  It is essential that any documentation/ records are detailed and accurate as they will be used in court, in the case of a murder trial, by both the prosecution and defence.  Forensic scientists are essential in most forms of criminal investigation as they enable any relevant forensic evidence to be gathered and analysed.  In a terrorist attack any fingerprints that are identified and gathered can be ran through a database and a match could potentially be identified.  The findings gathered from the analysis of the fingerprints would be officially documented/ recorded and shown to the detectives, working on the case, who would then locate and detain the individual if possible.