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How Do Crime Labs Translate Forensic Evidence into Proof? - With Beth Bechky

The Royal Institution via YouTube

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This course examines how forensic scientists work to deliver unbiased evidence in police investigations and courtrooms. It focuses on translating findings such as DNA profiles, narcotics analyses, and firearms comparisons while navigating pressure and tensions between science and law.

Syllabus

Intro
Crime Dramas
What is Forensic Science
Lab Technicians
Forensic Science
Science and Law
Forensic Science in the US
The Arc of Forensic Science
Toxicologists
Narcotics Analysis
DNA Profiling
Firearms Examination
Tensions Between Science and Law
The Courtroom
Analyst Tensions
Culture of anticipation
Strategies for translation
Hedging expertise
Rehearsals
Training Sessions
Pretrial Meetings
Resisting Requests
Translation Work

Taught by

The Royal Institution

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