Identifying individuals during forensics
Whenever there is an illegal activity, such as an attack, homicide, burglary, or system compromise, we can use forensics. Forensics can aid in the ability to do the following:
- Recognize potential criminals.
- Identify the victim of a crime.
Part of an effective forensic investigation is collecting evidence, which is necessary in order to solve a crime or identify a victim. Next, let’s see what’s involved when gathering evidence for an investigation.
Collecting evidence
After an illegal activity or event, investigators will collect evidence in order to solve the case. Once the investigators have solved the crime, the case may have to be presented in court. If that happens, the prosecutors will need to present evidence, which can include the following:
- Best evidence is unaltered evidence that is in its original form.
- Corroborating evidence is used to support other evidence.
- Indirect or circumstantial...
