AU Criminal Justice System & the Technological Advancement Discussion – Question Description
I’m working on a criminal justice discussion question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
Technology is one of the major factors that has reshaped forensic science over the last few decades. What was once unimaginable has now become common place because of technology. Nowhere are these dramatic changes more evident than in forensic DNA analysis capabilities.
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please review the following:
The articles:
Policies and Practices in Cold Cases: An Exploratory StudyLinks to an external site
Cold Cases: Resources for Agencies, Resolution for FamiliesLinks to an external site.
The special report Using DNA to Solve Cold CasesLinks to an external site.
The videos:
IBIS and a Cold Case (video above)
Power of Forensic DNA & Technology in Cold Case Prosecutions – Justice Journal Episode 1Links to an external site.
The web pages:
Cold Case InitiativeLinks to an external site.
Cold Case Investigations and Forensic DNALinks to an external site.
Significant advances in forensic science and technology have been made in just the last 50 to 75 years. The two areas most significantly affected by these advances, which have allowed investigators to reevaluate old cases with new tools, are cold case investigations (i.e., usually homicide or sexual assault) and exonerating individuals wrongfully convicted.
You are also strongly encouraged to review the recommended sources, which may further support this discussion.
Topic: Unsolved cold cases
From the perspective of your assigned topic, evaluate modern science’s potential in reevaluating evidence from historical cases. Provide examples and specific details about what has changed and the impact it has had on the criminal justice system.
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