Science of Crime – Fire and Forensic Science
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Program Overview:
Forensic science is a complex discipline that encompasses more than a dozen distinct fields. Except for a few recent additions to the investigative tool kit such as DNA analysis and computer forensics, most fields trace their origins to the 19th century or before.
Presented by The Mob Museum, this program in the Science of Crime series explores the science of arson investigation.
Within most crime labs, scientists have highly specialized expertise. Unlike what is portrayed on television, it is rarely one individual who investigates the crime scene, processes the fingerprints, analyzes the DNA and examines the trace evidence. Instead, highly specialized experts focus on one field. This leads to more efficient and effective lab results.
Each month, The Mob Museum and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Forensic Laboratory will present an in-depth look at the disciplines and sciences that encompass forensic analysis.
About this December’s Science of Crime program:
A member of the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Department will discuss the forensic methods used in fire investigations, from collecting evidence and searching for the origin and cause to determining whether a fire was accidental or deliberate.
Free for Museum Members or with Museum admission.