American Board of Forensic Dentistry

Far from glamorous
Crime scene investigation is painstaking work which requires careful analysis and patience.
Piercey said it differs vastly from the way it’s portrayed on TV crime shows, where investigators deal with witnesses and suspects and solve crimes in the span of a few days.

“It’s all embellished and sensationalized,” he said. “The timeframes are way out of whack. … It often takes a long time, and a lot of hard work, to solve a crime.”

The RNC has expanded its forensic unit in recent years to keep on top of trends that are being seen right across the country.

“Lately, in the courts, eye-witness evidence is being detracted from and scientific evidence is given more weight,” Piercey said, “so you have to dedicate your resources where it’s going to be the most effective.”

The satisfaction comes when the marriage of science and justice produces a resolution.

“Finding that smoking gun at a crime scene, it’s just a real high sense of personal accomplishment,” Piercey said. “Science plays a big part in identifying suspects, and when that happens, it’s a feeling like you wouldn’t believe.”

Reference:
GILLINGHAM , R. (2009, December 14). Blood-spatters, fingerprints and other clues print this article. The Telegram,