Discussion

 Each essay response is to be a minimum of 3 to 4 fully developed paragraphs. Rewriting the essay question is not considered a part of your response. Direct quotes are not to be used.

Answers are to be consistent with the college level. The essays shall be written in APA format and include in text citations to credit your sources.

1. What is a Taxonomic Classification System for Bloodstains? Why is it important to use an objective approach when classifying bloodstains?

2. There are several forms of DNA that can be deposited at a crime scene. Explain the different kinds of DNA that may be left and what method of analysis is typically used in the laboratory to examine each type of DNA. What type of crime scene circumstances may affect the successful coding of the DNA?

3. While searching a murder scene, you believe the following items may contain latent fingerprints. Indicate which latent print processing technique should be used to process each of the items and explain the steps you would take to process the item in a laboratory setting:

a. Window

b. Firearm

c. Dark glass beer bottle

d. Note with address written on it

Be sure to include scholarly references noted in proper APA format as well as in text citations to credit these sources. Direct quotes are not to be used in test answers.

4. Discuss case law that has impacted the admissibility of digital photographs in the courtroom.

Be sure to include scholarly references noted in proper APA format as well as in text citations to credit these sources. Direct quotes are not to be used in test answers.