Prepare a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper on your perception and concept of forensic science in 21st-century criminal justice.
Include a discussion of the following questions:
- How important is forensic science to policing and criminal investigations, court processes, and security efforts at various levels? Explain your rationale in a historical approach.
- How accurate is the popular media representation of forensic science? How does this influence popular opinion on justice-related issues?
- What possible influence does the “CSI” effect have on the judicial process?
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Please cite at least three different non-classroom peer reviewed literature references in the body of this report. Regarding Academic Resources, University of Phoenix Policy states: “Coursework must uphold the high standards of academic integrity established by the University of Phoenix. Consequently, the majority of research conducted by students must be peer-reviewed academic journals, such as those in the University Library, or the additional readings for each course. Internet searches often lead to nonacademic information resources, such as Wikipedia.org, Ask.com, Encarta.com, Infoplease.com, and blogs. These sources are not to be used as they are not academic in nature. The student is responsible for the accuracy of any facts presented in assignments. It is important to carefully analyze all sources used in academic works to ensure the information is accurate and appropriate for the assignment.” Wikipedia, dictionaries, and encyclopedias are not acceptable literature references…Leonald (Dr. Leonald D. Robinson)
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Forensic science is the application and use of science to civil and criminal laws. Forensic science is also referred to as criminalistics and is mainly applied in criminal investigations. The main role of forensic scientists is to preserve, collect and analyze scientific evidence during and after investigation. Some of these forensic scientists are mandated to visit the crime scenes and collect evidence, while others are stationed in laboratories where they analyze and interpret the collected evidence. In addition, forensic scientists are sometimes called expert witnesses as a court of law to testify in both civil and criminal cases and can also work as either the defense or prosecution. In a forensic science laboratory, there are several disciplines applied, which include forensic chemistry, molecular biology, or DNA and trace evidence examination like paints, glass,
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