In what organic liquid does a forensic scientist rinse debris recovered from an explosion site, and why?

What will be an ideal response?


A forensic scientist rinses debris from an explosion site in acetone because most explosives are highly soluble in acetone. This allows the scientist to quickly remove any traces of explosive from the debris so they can be isolated and identified.

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The strict enforcement of the letter of the law and the enforcement of the law is often called the "legalistic style" of policing

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which is an example of a popular restorative strategy?

a. Victim-offender conferencing b. Probation and parole c. The drug court d. All of the above

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According to the 1998 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, police officers who are ______ are more susceptible to corrupt practices.

a. minorities b. education c. male d. young

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Female offenders were treated no differently than male offenders in Europe and North America at the beginning of the nineteenth century.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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