Who are scientists analyzing physical evidence in investigations?

• A. Pathologist
• B. Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
• C. Forensic Scientists
• D. Serious and Organised Crime Agency

Answer: (C)

Analyzing physical evidence in investigations is the work of forensic scientists. They use specialised techniques in laboratories to examine items from crime scenes—DNA, fingerprints, drugs, ballistics, tool marks, and more—and interpret what the results mean for the case. Their findings inform investigators and prosecutors and can be presented in court as expert testimony. A pathologist focuses on autopsies and determining cause of death, not the broad analysis of crime-scene evidence. The Crown Prosecution Service prosecutes cases, rather than performing forensic analyses. The Serious and Organised Crime Agency concentrates on enforcement and coordination of investigations, not the routine laboratory analysis of evidence.