1. What advances in forensic science do you believe have contributed most to the criminal justice system’s effectiveness? In identifying that technology, explain how you believe it may be effectively used to improve investigations and solve crimes.

2. How would you determine a validity standard for a new forensic science technology as a means of determining admissibility in a criminal court of law?
What do you see as differences between the testimony of an expert on the basis of evidence, as opposed to testimony reflecting hearsay?

3. In your perspective,who should be the management personnel in a forensic science lab? Should they be scientifically trained in forensic science disciplines?

4. One criticism of psychological profiling is the tendency for police to believe the expert, even if the profile is mistaken on key variables, which may divert them from meaningful leads. This was exemplified in the search for the D.C. snipers in 2002. Do you think this is a common danger for profiling? If so, how would you control this risk?

5. What programs would you suggest to put in place to help law enforcement officers and forensic scientists better coordinate investigative processes involving forensic support, psychological profiling, and traditional investigative activities?

6. Name a minimum of three evidence reconstruction classifications. How might the role of this evidence assist in a psychological profile’s development?

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