Technical Casework Reviewthe detailed technical review of bench notes, data, observations and analytical results that form the basis for the scientific conclusion(s).
Technical Operationslaboratory activities specific to a discipline directly related to the analysis or examination of evidence for the purpose of providing information in a…
Technical Operations Manualprotocols developed for analyses, examination, comparison, or identification that prescribes the Good Analytical Practice in a discipline.
Testabilitya critical evaluation process that supports or refutes a hypothesis.
Testimony Reviewthe observation, evaluation, and feedback from the sworn testimony given by a staff member as part of his/her normal job duties.
Theoreman idea accepted or proposed as demonstrable truth; often as part of a general theory.
Theorymost logical explanation of an event that occurs in nature.
Tissue(TISH-oo) A group or layer of cells that work together to perform a specific function.
Tomography(toh-MAH-gruh-fee) A series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body. The pictures are created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine.
Trace EvidenceExamples of trace evidence could be hair, fibers, paint chips, glass fragments, etc.
Traceabilitythe property of a result of a measurement whereby it can be related to appropriate standards, generally international or national standards, through an…
Training Programa written description of activities to be performed by a trainee status member of the Forensic Laboratory for the purpose of enhancing job-related…
Trauma(TRAW-muh) Injury to the body, or an event that causes long-lasting mental or emotional damage.
turnaround timethe total time a Service Request is in the laboratory, from its receipt at Evidence Intake until a formal report is issued