 Unlike what’s seen on TV crime shows, forensic science often requires weeks or months to produce results, and—although it’s far from boring—it rarely involves confronting a suspect. This program debunks pop-culture stereotypes and illuminates the real-world chemistry, biology, and physics of criminology. Exploring three main forensic science disciplines—field work, lab analysis, and medical examination—the program shows how crime scenes are defined and protected; how blood, DNA, fingerprints, cloth fibers, spent ammunition, and other forms of physical evidence are gathered and studied; and how autopsies, dentistry, toxicology, and psychology come into play. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (27 minutes)
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