# Introduction to Forensic Investigation | Science of Crime
> Learn the fundamentals of forensic science, from DNA analysis and fingerprinting to the 5-step criminal investigation process and impact on justice.

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## Forensic Investigation: The Science Behind Solving Crimes
* Overview of forensic investigation as the application of science to legal proceedings.
* Key pillars: Scientific Analysis, Evidence Collection, and Legal Application.

## Key Branches of Forensic Science
* **DNA Analysis**: Identifying individuals through genetic profiling.
* **Fingerprint Exam**: Unique ridge pattern verification.
* **Digital Forensics**: Recovering electronic data.
* **Toxicology**: Detecting drugs and poisons in biological samples.
* **Ballistics**: Analyzing firearms and projectile trajectories.
* **Forensic Pathology**: Determining cause and manner of death.

## The Forensic Investigation Process
1. **Crime Scene Secured**: Preserving the scene.
2. **Evidence Collection**: Labeling and bagging physical evidence.
3. **Lab Analysis**: Scientific testing.
4. **Data Interpretation**: Drawing conclusions from results.
5. **Expert Testimony**: Presenting findings in a court of law.

## The Impact of Forensic Science
* Over 200 wrongful convictions overturned via DNA evidence (Innocence Project).
* Functions to exonerate the innocent and convict the guilty.
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