Discussion 1
After watching "She Was Never in My Car," discuss the scenario below.
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You are given the black hairs collected from the car seat of the possible suspect in this case. These hairs could be human or animal. How would you go about analyzing and comparing these samples? In court, the Defense challenges your findings in this case as circumstantial. How might you defend your trace evidence?
The body of your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from this week's required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.
Respond to at least two of your classmates' posts by Day 7. Each response should be a minimum of 100 words and should include your thoughts associated with their posted information. Additionally, you are to contribute to the discussion by adding support or constructive alternatives to your classmates' posts.
Discussion 2
Arson dogs are useful tools for finding accelerants in locations where human investigators cannot. Some believe that arson dogs and their indication of possible accelerant residue should not be used as evidence in court.
Do you think arson dogs come up with better results than a chemical sniffer? Why or why not? Provide evidence to support your opinion.
If your last name begins with A-L, argue your opinion for allowing arson dog findings to be entered into court.
If your last name begins with M-Z, argue your opinion for preventing arson dog findings to be entered into court.
The body of your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from this week's required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.
Respond to at least two of your classmates' posts by Day 7. Respond to at least one classmate who has been assigned the opposite opinion of yours. In your responses, provide evidence to support your opinion. Each response should be a minimum of 100 words and should include your thoughts associated with their posted information. Additionally, you are to contribute to the discussion by adding support or constructive alternatives to your classmates' posts.
Journal 1
Professional Painter
Oftentimes, paint and fiber evidence is overshadowed by the more glamorous DNA evidence in cases today. Paint and fiber evidence is sometimes discounted as being mediocre evidence, at best, by jurors. With your newfound knowledge of how important this type of evidence can be in criminal cases, take a moment to reflect on how your opinion of this evidence might have changed.
The journals are your opportunity to reflect on the topics of the class and how they may impact your personal and professional life. The journals are only accessible to you and the instructor, so feel free to write however much you like on the topic provided. Though academic writing style is always important, this activity is focused on your process of reflection rather than your use of grammar.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your journal entry