Jennifer Shen – former director of the police department crime lab in San Diego, California – emphasizes that forensic science is "first and foremost, a science" and notes that a person needs ...

The popularity of crime television dramas such as “CSI,” “Bones” and “Cold Case” has played a role in the increased creation and interest of forensic science degree programs across the ...

However, there are tight time frames for collecting forensic evidence, which can sometimes be an important part of the police investigation, whether it's commenced at the time or later.