Safety Rules For Forensic Labs

Forensic science can be defined as the relationship between law and science; it answers the questions of how, why and who committed the crime, with the input of multiple actors. However, there are currently problems with

Risk assessments are vital to be included within a laboratory setting as it involves evaluating the potential risks which may be involved when completing an experiment or activity. The employer must be aware that risks which someone is exposed to at work must be reduced by them responsibly implementing precautions in order to make the setting safer. They need to analyse: what could possible go wrong? How likely is it? And what would be the consequences? These questions are regularly used when creating a risk assessment so that every risk sheet has a similar outline and meets the criteria of an effective risk assessment. It covers the general procedures, the working environment and the handling, storage and transportation of various substances.

We believe that full implementation of these recommendations -- although requiring a significant commitment of time, effort, and resources -- will bring the FBI closer to its goal of having one of the finest scientific laboratories in the law enforcement community. Also outlined in this report is a summary of OIG recommendations for the FBI laboratory. This helps outline different changes that should be put into effect as soon as possible to negate any further issues that may arise. While reading this report, different issues begin to stand out. A lack of formal oversite, inadequate handling time of the investigations, improper chain of custody, lying under oath, and even manipulating evidence. These acts could jeopardize evidence at important criminal trials that could lead to evidence being thrown out. The FBI Laboratory has an important national law enforcement function, and it is critical that the Laboratory meet its goal of being foremost in the delivery of forensic examinations and other services to law enforcement through, among other

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Tashanna N Garcia is currently enrolled in the Masters of Criminal Justice, with a concentration in Forensic Science, program at Saint Leo University. Tashanna comes from a military background where she served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. Her military training was essential to her transition into law enforcement, where she spent the last ten years working for two police departments as a patrol officer and then for the Alabama Department of Public Safety as a Traffic Homicide Investigator for the State Troopers. Tashanna hopes to return to the law enforcement field in an administrative capacity and has a passion for forensic disciplines. Correspondence concerning this paper should be addressed to Tashanna N Garcia,

2009, ‘Integrity, ‘Continuity and contamination’, in Crime scene management: scene specific methods, Wiley, Wolverhamptom, ENG, pp. 51-54.

Hand protection; wearing gloves, if you ever handle chemical it will protect your hands if it spills

1)      Visit the FBI website at www.fbi.gov and search for the crime laboratory. What services are provided to law enforcement by the lab?

I recognized contamination of any exhibit handled by the FIU is a major issue to all investigations, and could create court issues concerning FIU training, policy and procedure, as well as member credibility when testifying in court. I immediately investigated the causes of potential DNA exhibit contamination in relation to the collection, processing and retention of evidence. I worked collaboratively with subject matter experts to review all reports, processes, training, products and facilities to ensure best practice and supplies were being utilized, and if not, to make necessary improvements.

Due to the microquantities being used, all chemicals will be disposed up with running water. Gloves, an apron, and splash goggles will be used to protect the eyes and skin.

Forensic scientists are a staple in the court system. Juries rely on them to examine evidence, and trust their scientific input. With such a responsibility, forensic scientists are expected to be honest individuals who are exceptionally knowledgeable in their field. Yet, that is not the case as there have been multiple lab scandals in the country. When a lab’s wrongdoings are exposed, it creates a flurry of problems.

It was a fine day in the What Not to Do Laboratory. Everything was going as planned, and it was almost time for a chemical coffee break. Justin Case, the character in number 18, was getting ready to light his lab burner. He turned on the gas jet, but realized that the hose that connects the burner to the gas was still on the shelf. Justin went to climb the shelf in search of his gas tube and decided to leave the jet on as the room filled with flammable gas. As Justin was climbing the shelf, Noah Fence, the brilliant young man in number 15 decided to light his cigarette, but since he didn't have his lighter, he used a striker instead. The spark from the striker lit all of the escaped gas in the room, which in turn light the open containers of

In a school science laboratory there are multiple hazards and risks, such as inhalation of dangerous fumes and irritation of skin. These hazards are increased if faulty or no equipment is used for protection.

In many court cases a forensic scientists is the one on the scene collecting finger prints, photos, blood samples and other evidence; for the research and evidence to be the biggest part of the job it’s the biggest issue in the field, which can be easily solved by increasing funding. We now where in many cases where these flaws happened and the many innocent people who were convicted wrongly due to this mistake. We must now learn from our mistakes and take action. We must receive better funding to help us get better material so we can detect these flaws ahead of time. We must also have better training so we won’t fall short in evidence and repeat these terrible mistakes. These are obvious problems and its controversial issues that must be corrected, perfected and

Today, more than ever, the quality of evidence in criminal cases is scrutinized because of contamination. Contamination is the introduction of something that physically corrupts a substance at a crime scene that was not previously there; it comes in many forms and most often times comes from the humans who investigate a crime scene. It is imperative that prevention of cross-contamination is implemented when gathering evidence. Several of the more sensitive forensic techniques such as trace analysis, bloodspatter interpretation, and DNA comparison are not being used to their fullest potential. Items of physical crime scene evidence are not always visible to the naked eye and may be easily overlooked so deliberate and methodical approach to collection and preservation of evidence is essential. Prosecutors have lost cases due to crime scene contamination; this could be prevented by simple and productive behaviors. The U.S. Supreme Court, in a leading case on physical evidence, stated: