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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Field of science which applies the principles of biology, chemistry and physics to law and law enforcement [to perform a scientific evaluation of physical evidence in criminal cases.]  3, record 1, English, - forensic%20science

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Not to be confused with "crime scene investigation. "Forensic science work takes place mainly in laboratories, whereas crime scene investigation is at the crime scene.  5, record 1, English, - forensic%20science

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forensics: Some authors still view this term as a different concept that refers to presenting evidence in the court, not gathering and examining evidence to be admitted in court.  5, record 1, English, - forensic%20science

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

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[...] art et science de découvrir, d'analyser et d'identifier les indices matériels des faits [essentiellement, afin de découvrir le fait judiciaire et d'identifier son auteur.]  3, record 1, French, - sciences%20judiciaires

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Les sciences judiciaires comprennent divers champs de spécialisation comme la chimie et la toxicologie judiciaire, l'examen de documents suspects, l'analyse d'armes à feu, l'odontologie, la pathologie, la biologie et l'anthropologie judiciaire.  4, record 1, French, - sciences%20judiciaires

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Estudio de los indicios de un hecho criminal con el fin de determinar todos los datos posibles relativos a la víctima o a las circunstancias del crimen e incluye técnicas como la balística, la documentoscopia, la fotografía forense y muchas otras.  2, record 1, Spanish, - criminal%C3%ADstica

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criminalística: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que "criminología" no es lo mismo que "criminalística". La "criminología" es una ciencia social que estudia de forma teórica las causas y circunstancias de los delitos en general, mientras que la "criminalística" es la investigación pericial de crímenes concretos.  2, record 1, Spanish, - criminal%C3%ADstica

Record 2,  Textual support,  English

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Forensic artists work closely with law enforcement officers to identify criminal suspects and victims... They are also often called to the scene of a crime to create drawings, scale diagrams and models of crime scenes.  2, record 2, English, - forensic%20artist

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The forensic artist can create a facial approximation in a number of ways, [including] 2D [drawings], 3D [sculptures] and ... using ... computerized technology. Forensic artists generally can add greater character and make their subjects come back to "life."  3, record 2, English, - forensic%20artist

Record 2,  Textual support,  French

Record 2,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 3,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS

The job titles and duties assigned to this position vary depending on the police agency. In general, this position can be held by a civilian or a sworn police officer and includes the following duties : processing a crime scene for physical evidence(fingerprints, hair, fibres, fluids, etc.) ;documenting a crime scene(photography, video, sketching) ;collecting, preserving, processing physical evidence found at a crime scene, on suspects or during an autopsy(involves laboratory work) ;writing reports; providing testimony in court. Depending on the employer, this position can be highly specialized or limited to basic duties.  13, record 3, English, - crime%20scene%20investigator

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scenes of crime officer; SOCO: This is normally a civilian position.  13, record 3, English, - crime%20scene%20investigator

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evidence technician; ET: In some police agencies, the evidence technician’s duties and responsibilities are much more limited than a CSI’s.  13, record 3, English, - crime%20scene%20investigator

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crime scene technician: In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 6261 - Police Officers (Except Commissioned).  14, record 3, English, - crime%20scene%20investigator

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identification officer; ident officer: terms used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They apply to police officers only.  13, record 3, English, - crime%20scene%20investigator

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forensic identification technician: term used by the Special Investigations Unit of Ontario, Canada. It applies to civilians only.  13, record 3, English, - crime%20scene%20investigator

Record 3,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Cette désignation d'emploi et les tâches qui y sont associées varient selon l'agence de police particulière. Les fonctions comprennent, entre autres, l'examen des lieux de crime, la collecte, l'identification, la conservation et le prélèvement des éléments de preuve, la photographie, la dactyloscopie, etc. Le degré d'expertise peut aussi varier en fonction des besoins de l'agence de police.  9, record 3, French, - technicien%20en%20sc%C3%A8ne%20de%20crime

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technicien en scène de crime; technicienne en scène de crime : Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titres de profession officiels dans le Groupe 6261 - Policiers/policières (sauf cadres supérieurs).  10, record 3, French, - technicien%20en%20sc%C3%A8ne%20de%20crime

Record 3,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Los especialistas de escenas de crimen, coleccionan, preservan y documentan evidencia física de escenas de crímenes. Deben poseer buenas destrezas de comunicación y fotografía. Adicionalmente, deben tener conocimiento de medicina forense, tecnología moderna, técnicas de procesar evidencia y escenas de crímenes.  3, record 3, Spanish, - investigador%20de%20escenas%20de%20crimen