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Resources: Ch. 13 & 15 of Forensic Science
Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper that examines biological evidence obtained at the crime scene. Address the following in your paper:
- Describe the biological evidence obtained at the crime scene.
- Identify the preservation and collection of the various types of biological evidence.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Explanation & Answer
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Running head: BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE OBTAINED AT THE CRIME SCENE
Biological Evidence Obtained at the Crime Scene
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BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE OBTAINED AT THE CRIME SCENE
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Biological Evidence Obtained at the Crime Scene
Biological evidence is defined as samples of biological material that includes hair, tissue,
teeth, bones, blood, semen or any other form of bodily fluids. It also refers to evidence items that
comprise of biological material. Biological evidence is retained in the appropriate form of
storage until it is required in court or to undergo forensic testing (Bertino, & Bertino, 2015).
Biological evidence is frequently important in linking an individual or excluding them from the
evidence in a crime scene. The criminal justice system is dependent on presenting biological
evidence in court to help in getting to the conclusion regarding the innocence or guilt of a
defendant. Stakeholders in the criminal justice system should make sure that the biological
evidence that is being considered in a case has undergone proper preservation, processing,
storage and tracking to eliminate the chance of being contaminated, destroyed prematurely or
degraded (Bertino, & Bertino, 2015). Additionally, individuals coming into contact with this
form of evidence like custodians should be confident in its packaging and labelling to ensure
easy location of the relevant evidence for a case.
Forensic biology involves the application of biology, ranging from genetics, molecular
biology to biochemistry to solving certain problems that come up in connection with
administering justice (Be...