To begin the 8th grade Forensics Unit, Mrs. Malik and Ms. Billingsley invited Officer Angela Salvatierra from the S.A.P.D. Crime Scene Unit to speak to our 8th grade TIPS students about “A typical day in the life of a forensics officer." Officer Salvatierra explained the types of evidence collected at a crime scene, such as hair, fiber, and blood samples. She then explained the importance of carefully packing evidence before sending it off to the lab for further inspection. Students were given a lesson on dusting and lifting fingerprints from classroom objects and were then given an inside look into Salvatierra’s mobile office with its fascinating equipment. Finally, a variety of careers in the field of forensic science were discussed. Needless to say, this was a truly unique experience for the students and one they won't soon forget.

Officer Salvatierra explains about latent prints
Officer Salvatierra talks about lifting a footprint		Special foil material is placed over the footprint
The foil is rolled out and electricity applied to flatten and attract particles from the footprint		Officer Salvatierra shows students her "mobile lab"

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