Question

What is an expert?

		someone who has received specific training to provide expert testimony
		someone who through life experiences has gained some knowledge in a particular area
		someone who was formerly part of law enforcement or government
		someone who through education and/or experience has developed a deep understanding of a particular subject
		someone who has previously served as an expert in other fields 2) What are the special areas on forensic science? (multiple answer) pathology engineering astronautics odontology pharmacology toxicology 3) Using the concepts of chain of custody it is important to (multiple answer) document everyone who has handled the evidence prior to a trial record the dates and times of the possession of the evidence have a complete inventory of the evidence weight all of the evidence seal all of the evidence in air tight bags 4) Which of these agencies does not have a forensics laboratory? Department of Education Federal Bureau of Investigation Department of the Interior US Postal Service Los Angeles

Answer 1

1. someone who through education and/or experience has developed a deep understanding of a particular subject.

2. Pathology, Engineering, odontology, toxicology

3. document everyone who has handled the evidence prior to a trial

record the dates and times of the possession of the evidence

have a complete inventory of the evidence

seal all of the evidence in air tight bags

4. Department of Education