Brief History of Forensic Science

The impression of forensic science in the world and its development in the United States has grown along with technology. The 12th was the period in which criminal investigations in the United States was initiated and later became a very important part of solving crime. King Richard I of England created the job of the coroner to further examine disputed deaths. As the population increased in urban areas so did crime. As time went on and cold cases began to stack up, it soon became clear that specialists in medical advancements were needed. Massachusetts was the first state to implement this idea. Later many states in the long run adopted the idea .As time progressed, so did technology. Before forensics was ever developed as a whole more and more crimes were committed. A group of devoted law enforcement personnel were and are now recognized as Forensic Scientist or Criminologist. They are very educated, experienced individuals that know a substantial amount in the method of scientific techniques, collecting and analyzing physical evidence in criminal cases.