CRIMINAL JUSTICE FORENSICS

FINAL PAPER DUE BY SUNDAY JUNE 29,2014 BY 9:00 p.m. USA TIME NO LATER. In order to complete the Final Paper, watch one of the following video:

Santy, C. (Director). (2007). Welcome to homicide [Television series episode]. In J. Brenkus & M. Stern (Executive producers], Crime 360. New York, NY: A&E Television Networks. Available from the Films On Demand database.

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE VIDEO

http://digital.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?Token=45398&aid=18596&Plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&ref

“Welcome to Homicide” discusses a homicide in Richmond, VA.

You will apply the theories and methods learned throughout the course to create a ten page paper (10 FULL PAGES).

THESE BULLETS BELOW ARE TO BE ANSWERED THOROUGHLY IN YOUR FINAL PAPER IN THE BEGINNING, BEFORE STARTING TO WRITE ABOUT THE VIDEO….

· Insight into the role of forensic science.

· The applications of forensic science for use within the evaluation/processing of major crime scenes.

· Its role in the criminal justice system.  

· You will provide a comprehensive history of forensic science.

· A review of a crime scene, including management, security.

· Preservation of evidence.

· Identification and analysis of said evidence.

YOU ARE TO ANSWER ALL OF THE NUMBERS BELOW THOROUGHLY…YOU ARE TO USE THE VIDEO YOU WATCHED AS EVIDENCE TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BELOW TOO…

1. Outline of a brief history of forensic science. Include important occurrences, events, and findings that contributed to the development of forensic science, especially as it relates to evidence located and evaluated at your crime scene.

2. Discuss the actions of the initial response to your crime scene and what processing steps this would include, such as surveys, searches, documentation sketches, etc. Include a discussion regarding where you scene is located and what, if any, Fourth Amendment issues exist that should be addressed.

3. Identify, collect, preserve, and analyze at least three different pieces of evidence detailed in the above crime scene.  

4. Discuss the analysis of above mentioned evidence and what information can be gleaned from this type of forensic science.

5. Summarize your findings for crime scene reconstruction as if you were presenting this case to the District Attorney for possible prosecution.

HOW THE FINAL PAPER SHOULD BE WRITTEN The Final Paper:

1. Must be ten full pages in length, and formatted according to APA style.

2. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. DO NOT FORGET TO PUT IN STARTING PARAGRAPH OF YOUR PAPER

3. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

4. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. DO NOT FORGET TO SEPARATE YOUR CONCLUSION FROM YOUR PAPER…A CONCLUSION IS A REVIEW OF THE PAPER YOU HAVE WRITTEN AND YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT IT….IT IS A REVISION OF YOUR SUCCINCT THESIS STATEMENT….

5. Must use SIX scholarly sources in your paper. Must document all sources in APA style.

6. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style at the end of the final paper.