Who are experts in applying scientific methods to crime?

• A. Crime Scene Investigators
• B. Forensic Specialists
• C. Police Officers/Detectives
• D. Investigative Agencies

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is about who uses scientific methods to analyze evidence from crime scenes. Forensic specialists are trained to apply laboratory science to crime-related material—DNA testing, fingerprint analysis, toxicology, ballistics, chromatography, microscopy, and more. They interpret these results, help establish connections between people and events, and often provide expert testimony in court. This makes them the experts focused on the scientific analysis of evidence.

Crime Scene Investigators primarily gather and preserve evidence at the scene, documenting what happened and ensuring the integrity of the material for testing. Police Officers and Detectives drive the investigation, interview witnesses, and build the case, using whatever evidence is available but not necessarily performing the complex analyses themselves. Investigative Agencies is a broad term for organizations that conduct investigations, not a specific role in applying scientific methods.