Question

introduction to forensic science - crime labs

1. which level of crime lab is typically responsible for each of the following tasks according to the presentation?

fbi state local
collecting evidence
toxicology
fingerprint analysis
conducting research on new techniques and methods
forensic psychology
gun and weapon analysis
ballistics
dna analysis
terrorism investigation
tool mark analysis

Explanation:

Typically, local crime labs handle basic tasks like collecting evidence, fingerprint analysis, gun and weapon analysis, ballistics, and tool - mark analysis. State crime labs may also be involved in some of these and often conduct toxicology and DNA analysis. The FBI is responsible for more complex and large - scale tasks such as terrorism investigation and conducting research on new techniques and methods, as well as forensic psychology in some cases related to federal investigations.

Answer:

Collecting evidence: Local
Toxicology: State
Fingerprint analysis: Local
Conducting research on new techniques and methods: FBI
Forensic Psychology: FBI
Gun and weapon analysis: Local
Ballistics: Local
DNA analysis: State
Terrorism investigation: FBI
Tool mark analysis: Local