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This 9 page paper outlines the many advancements that have been made in forensic sciences and how those advancements impact all levels of law enforcement, security, and criminal justice. The so-called CSI effect is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. Forensic Science in the 21st
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Forensic sciences have been employed since ancient times. In the twenty-first century, however, forensic sciences began a rapid evolution.
That evolution was picked up on by popular culture and became the focus of several television shows devoted to how criminalists go about solving crimes. This has resulted in
the so-called CSI effect. The publics understanding of forensic scientists has been shaped by what they see on television. Sometimes these shows feature accurate depictions of what can
be done by forensic specialists but, unfortunately, they often predict the forensic specialist as a type of super human that can solve every crime. Even more disturbingly, however, these
shows have resulted in criminals becoming smarter about hiding evidence or not leaving any behind in the first place. Forensic science,
of course, incorporates a variety of fields and disciplines. When translated back to its Latin root term, the term "forensics" means "court of law". This refers to the
ability of the evidence that is derived from a forensics investigation to withstand scrutiny in the court room. This fact is critical in policing and criminal investigations as well
as in various levels of security. As science and technology have progressed in their accuracy, so have the requirements that are put in place on what constitutes valid evidence.
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