Exercise 2, page 100.0:01
Ben Langdon, forensic scientist.0:14
On popular crime drama series like CSI, crime scene investigation.0:27
The latest scientific methods are used to collect and analyse physical evidence and solve horrible crimes in record time.0:33
But just how realistic is all this?0:43
We interviewed 26-year-old Ben Langdon to find out what the job of a forensic scientist is really like.0:46
So Ben, is your job anything like what we see on CSI?0:57
On the show, investigators seem to end every workday with a dramatic arrest, but sometimes our cases aren't solved for months.1:05
Also, on CSI, you see that everything is being done by one or two people.1:14
They go to the crime scene, do DNA analysis, then go and arrest the suspect.1:19
In reality, a lot of different specialized technicians, forensic scientists, and detectives are involved in each case.1:24
I specialize in fibres and blood analysis, but others look at fingerprints, footwear, and many other things.1:32
So what's a typical day like for you, Ben?1:40
There's no typical day because every case is different.1:44
A few days ago, I examined some evidence that had been collected from a crime scene.1:47
A ski mask had been found after an armed robbery at a pizzeria, so I had to search it for hair, blood, and saliva.1:52
When a stain was found, I used chemicals to remove the DNA from it, and then I had the DNA compared to samples from the suspects.1:59
Another time recently, I spent 2 whole days searching for fibres in a car.2:08
Sometimes, I might even be asked to present my evidence in court in front of a judge.2:13
Can you tell us a little about the equipment and scientific methods you use?2:19
As well as ordinary microscopes, we use powerful electron microscopes.2:25
We also use ultraviolet light to see traces of evidence like tiny fibres, and spectrometers which identify chemicals.2:30
Our techniques are becoming more high-tech all the time.2:38
Soon we will have a kind of Lab on a chip.2:42
DNA will be identified simply by putting a tiny amount of fluid on a silicon chip.2:45
Finally, what are the best and the worst parts of your job?2:52
Well, this job definitely isn't for everyone.2:57
Some crime scenes can be very distressing.3:00
On the other hand, it's wonderful when a case has been solved and your evidence played a role in that.3:04
You get to help the community, and that's a great feeling.3:09
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