Forensic science and criminology

Forensic science is the study of evidence discovered at crime scenes and includes techniques such as fingerprinting, blood splatter analysis, glass and paint chip identification. Forensic science can encompass many other scientific disciples, such as anthropology, engineering, dentistry, pathology, entomology, and toxicology, in conjunction to crime scene evidence. Criminology involves the study of crime and criminals with a focus on why an individual may commit a crime. In combination, forensic science and criminology, can help investigate and understand crimes, motive, law enforcement, and criminal justice.