Question

answer the following questions.

1. where was the first forensic science crime laboratory founded?

a. chicago
b. new york
c. boston
d. los angeles

1. what year was the federal bureau of investigations crime lab established?

a. 1781
b. 1864
c. 1932
d. 1967

1. which of the following is a true statement?

a. the united states has a national system for forensic laboratories
b. local municipality crime labs must be able to provide all forensic science needs for the community
c. crime labs can only be run by police departments
d. the f.b.i conducts research on new scientific techniques used in criminal investigations

1. which of the following is not a true statement?

a. private crime labs are offered legal protection when errors occur
b. private crime labs can work to help law enforcement
c. private crime labs may be more accurate and less biased than publically - funded crime labs
d. private crime labs can be hired by the public to solve problems

Explanation:

1. The first forensic science crime laboratory in the United States was founded in Los Angeles.
2. The Federal Bureau of Investigation's crime lab was established in 1932.
3. The FBI conducts research on new scientific techniques used in criminal investigations. The US does not have a national system for forensic laboratories, local municipality crime - labs may not be able to provide all forensic needs, and crime labs can be run by entities other than police departments.
4. Private crime labs are not necessarily offered legal protection when errors occur. They can work with law - enforcement, may be more accurate and less biased in some cases, and can be hired by the public.

Answer:

1. D. Los Angeles
2. C. 1932
3. D. The F.B.I conducts research on new scientific techniques used in criminal investigations
4. A. Private crime labs are offered legal protection when errors occur