The role of Forensic Science in Policing
Think of the phrase 'Forensic Science' and all sorts of TV images spring to mind. But what does it actually mean? How does it fit into policing and solving crime?

You would be quite correct in thinking that it is 'finding clues', but there is a lot more to it than that. A good definition is that it is 'the application of science to the law'. Forensic Science is used to associate or eliminate a link with a suspect to the scene of a crime or victim. This is done by searching for and examining physical traces at the scene or on the victim such as fingerprints, blood, bodily fluids, hair, clothing, fibres - even a footprint or tyre mark.

You may be surprised to hear that Forensic Science has actually been used since the early part of the nineteenth century. It has of course changed a great deal since then and new techniques are being developed all the time. Forensic Science is now one of the police's main tools in the fight against crime.

Norfolk Constabulary And Wymondham College In Pioneering Partnership
Schoolchildren in Norfolk can now learn about Forensic Science as part of their curriculum thanks to a pioneering partnership between Norfolk Constabulary and Wymondham College.