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Protractor
An instrument used to measure angles. It is usually shaped as a semi-circle and has degree marks along the edge. -
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Dr. Joseph Bell
He is responsible for the "birth" of forensic science. He was a medical scholar and surgeon, teaching at the University of Edinburgh Medical School. -
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Dr. Edmond Locard
Formulated the Locard's exchange principle. He is also known for the first police laboratory. -
Goggles
Goggles are used in forensics when you are dealing with dangerous chemicals that can be harmful when they get into your eyes. -
Polygraph Test
It is also known as a lie detector and it measures your blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while a person is asked and answers a series of questions. Then they can tell if you are lying about something. -
Fume Hood
A fume hood is ventilated enclosure in a chemistry lab. It keeps harmful chemicals contained so you can use them or store them. -
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William Bass
Founder of the body farm at the University of Tennessee Anthropological Research Facility. He researched human decomposition and osteology. -
Microscope
An instrument used to view extremely small pieces of evidence from a crime scene. -
Spectrometer
A spectrometer is an apparatus used for recording and measuring spectra, especially when you are analyzing things. -
UV Lamp
A lamp that shoots out ultraviolet light so you can see more detailed marks in a crime scene and uncover evidence. -
Ted Bundy Case
Bundy was convicted for the the two Chi Omega murders at FSU and he was given the death penalty twice. -
Laser Pointer
A little device that shoots a very small beam of light. You can shine the light threw a bullet hole and see where the bullet came from.