What is the influence of crime investigation TV series on the public’s perception of law enforcement work and courtroom procedures called?
A.
the CSI effect
B.
the NCIS effect
C.
Locard’s Exchange Principle
D.
digital forensics
A. the CSI effect
Which piece of evidence might a digital forensics expert analyze?
A.
a laptop in an online fraud scheme that illegally captured the credit card numbers
B.
bullets found at the scene of an armed robbery
C.
dental records of a deceased woman who had been involved in an abusive relationship
D.
fingerprints found on a cell phone located at a murder crime scene
A. a laptop in an online fraud scheme that illegally captured the credit card numbers
The correct answer is A. the CSI effect.
The CSI effect refers to the influence of crime investigation TV series on the public's perception of law enforcement work and courtroom procedures. It is named after the popular TV series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and it has been observed that these shows often portray forensic science and crime scenes in a highly dramatic and unrealistic manner. This can lead to unrealistic expectations from jurors and the general public about the capabilities of forensic science, often resulting in the need for more forensic evidence in trials. This effect is important to understand as it can have an impact on how the justice system operates.