Journal of Criminology and Forensic Studies ISSN: 2640-6578
Short Communication
<p>Role of Forensic Science Laboratory in the Investigation of Crime</p>
Published: 2018-08-07

Abstract

Forensic Science is a discipline that gathers and examines evidence related to crime. The main function of a Forensic Science Laboratory is to provide an unbiased scientific report to the investigating agencies and thus help the judiciary system. Considering the number of cases pending for trials in courts, Forensic Science Laboratory facilitates the investigation of different crimes with the use of advanced technologies in each and every field of forensic science. Forensic investigator gathers the biological and non-biological evidence usually encountered in civil and criminal cases, does a careful analysis using the latest scientific tools and objectively prepares report to aid the investigating agencies.

Keywords

Forensic science; Evidence; Crime scene; Investigation; Judiciary