criminalistics

noun

crim·i·nal·is·tics ˌkri-mə-nə-ˈli-stiks

ˌkrim-nə-ˈli-

plural in form but singular in construction

: application of scientific techniques in collecting and analyzing physical evidence in criminal cases

Examples of criminalistics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Besides a degree in criminalistics, Badaracco also has training in culinary arts and nutrition, and has worked f or organizations including Mintel, the USDA, and Nestle. —

Joseph Calamia, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2010 Hatten is still employed by the Las Vegas police department, assigned to the criminalistics bureau, which includes crime scene investigations, the Review-Journal reported. —

Fox News, 29 Dec. 2021

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