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    1) The document discusses several branches of forensic science including trace evidence analysis, forensic psychology, forensic toxicology, forensic pathology, forensic odontology, forensic geology, forensic entomology, and forensic engineering. 2) Trace evidence analysis involves examining substances like fibers, hair, or building materials that may have contacted the perpetrator during a crime. Forensic psychology looks at criminal characteristics and behaviors as well as victim counseling. 3) Other branches discussed are forensic toxicology which studies toxins in the body, forensic pathology which determines causes of death, and forensic odontology which examines dental records to identify humans or animals.

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    1) The document discusses several branches of forensic science including trace evidence analysis, forensic psychology, forensic toxicology, forensic pathology, forensic odontology, forensic geology, forensic entomology, and forensic engineering. 2) Trace evidence analysis involves examining substances like fibers, hair, or building materials that may have contacted the perpetrator during a crime. Forensic psychology looks at criminal characteristics and behaviors as well as victim counseling. 3) Other branches discussed are forensic toxicology which studies toxins in the body, forensic pathology which determines causes of death, and forensic odontology which examines dental records to identify humans or animals.

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    Owiso Ian Emmanuel.

    KCA University.

    Benson Njogoro.

    Forensic Science.

    11TH July, 2022.


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    Branches of Forensic Science

    Trace Evidence Analysis

    Trace evidence analysis; this is any substance that comes in contact the perpetrator during an act

    of crime. Some trace evidence includes fibers, hair, rope, building materials. Analysis of trace

    evidence allows for the courts to have more evidence on a particular case.

    Forensic Psychology

    This involves introducing of psychology to the field of crime. This involves looking at criminal’s

    character traits and behaviors. Forensic psychology plays a big role when it comes to crime

    victims counselling, children matters and post traumatic stress among victims and criminals.

    Forensic Toxicology

    This involves the study of toxic substances in the human body. It involves analytical, clinical

    chemistry and pharmacology to aid in the medical and legal matters.

    Forensic Pathology

    This is a form of pathology that involves examination of corpses so as to determine the cause of

    death. It allows for easier work in the criminal justice procedure.

    Forensic Odontology

    This involves the proper, handling and examination of a dental formulae of a living thing it can

    be either human or animal.

    Forensic Geology

    This allows for the study of earth materials and particles. It involves the study of materials found

    in earth such as soil, petrol, minerals, rock and oil.

    Forensic Entomology
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    When a body decomposes, insects are usually found on the body, different types of insects also

    mean a different stage of decomposition. Forensic entomology deals with the biology of studying

    insects.

    Forensic Engineering

    It is the study and investigation of how different products and materials are manufactured so as

    to be able to determine between accidents and property damage.

    Forensic DNA Analysis

    Just like fingerprints, DNA is also another way of profiling individuals personally. Analysis of

    DNA allows for one to be able to differentiate one individual from another in a scientific way.
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    References

    Hemanth, K., Tharmavaram, M., & Pandey, G. (2020). History of Forensic Science. Technology

    in Forensic Science: Sampling, Analysis, Data and Regulations, 1-16.

    Rao, P. K., Tharmavaram, M., & Pandey, G. (2020). Conventional Technologies in Forensic

    Science. Technology in Forensic Science: Sampling, Analysis, Data and Regulations, 17-

    34.

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