Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2018
Subject: LCSH
Forensic sciences, Expertise
Disciplines
Forensic Science and Technology
Abstract
Observations of modern day forensic science has prompted asking the question of whether this field is in danger of extinction. Although there have undoubtedly been meaningful advancements in analytical capabilities, we have overlooked several unintended practical and philosophical consequences. This article addresses three main areas of concern: the declining role of the generalist in an era of increased specialization, the role of education in preparing the next generation of forensic scientists, and the implementation of advanced instrumentation with a focus on statistical significance and field deployable instrumentation.
DOI
10.1016/j.scijus.2018.11.003
Creative Commons License
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Repository Citation
San Pietro, David; Kammrath, Brooke Weinger; and De Forest, Peter R., "Is Forensic Science in Danger of Extinction?" (2018). Forensic Science Publications. 35.
https://digitalcommons.newhaven.edu/forensicscience-facpubs/35
Publisher Citation
San Pietro, D., Kammrath, B. W., Peter, R., & Crim, D. (2018). Is forensic science in danger of extinction? Science & Justice. doi: 10.1016/j.scijus.2018.11.003
Comments
This is the authors' accepted version of the article appearing in Science & Justice. The version of record can be found at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scijus.2018.11.003 .