A typical day in the life of a forensic scientistA forensic scientist's day-to-day activities will vary throughout the week. The majority of their time is spent in the office writing reports and preparing for laboratory visits. Other days, however, they may be carrying out a laboratory visit or attending court as an expert witness (Brightside, 2003).
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work in the lab
Preserving evidence and making sure nothing disturbs or alters it is crucial to being able to successfully identify and condemn a suspect. This is why special evidence bags, crime scene tape, and gloves are used.