Introduction
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Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
- Trace the path of evidence from the crime scene to the lab, including precautions that must be taken along the way.
- Explain universal precautions and why they are necessary.
- Describe the types of bloodborne pathogens and their effects on the human body.
Essential Questions
- What pathogens are often found in human blood?
- What danger do these pathogens pose to forensic scientists and crime scene investigators?
- What precautions should be taken when collecting evidence to ensure that evidence will be allowed in court?
- What is the difference between processing and analyzing evidence?
Enduring Understandings
- Evidence must be collected in a specific and strategic manner, as well as systematically documented, to ensure that no tampering or contamination occurs.
The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation standards: FS1, 21.