Synopsis

Forensic scientists endeavor to determine the details of past events – specifically, crimes: the who, what, when, where, and why. The majority work within police laboratories, meticulously gathering evidence from crime scenes and subjecting it to rigorous laboratory analysis. Their work centers on identifying clues that illuminate the circumstances of a crime. Fingerprints, footprints, hair, blood, and traces of gunpowder often provide crucial evidence. Employing a range of scientific instrument