Concluding notes: Future of technology in forensic science

Document Type

Syllabus

Publication Date

8-28-2020

Abstract

Forensic science is a major branch of science that is responsible for ensuring proper deliverance of justice to victims involved in a crime. Over the years, just like any other branch of science, forensic science has seen a marked evolution in its various fields such as evidence handling and analysis. While conventional techniques of sample handling and analysis such as chromatography and hyphenated techniques are still used, they are now assisted by emerging fields such as nanotechnology, taggant technology, and biometric technology. Despite such advancements, forensic science is plagued by challenges that have arisen with the development in the technology. Technology-based crimes, especially cyber-crimes are a serious challenge and need to be combatted with appropriate routes. Also, in future, aspects of proactive or regulatory forensics need to be developed in order to streamline this field and prevent and reduce the crime rates. In this chapter, a brief overview of the different aspects of forensic science and its various challenges has been discussed.

Identifier

85160588335 (Scopus)

ISBN

[9783527347629, 9783527827695]

Publication Title

Technology in Forensic Science Sampling Analysis Data and Regulations

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527827688.ch19

First Page

371

Last Page

374

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