In Forensic Science, ethical and legal issues are the main concern as managers and employees face many hard decisions. They have to question whether they are using the corporate funds appropriately, whether they are using false accounting records, and how they use controversial sales techniques. These are very common occurrences as human imperfections keep on progressing. So to attempt to fix this, the federal government has decided to institutionalize ethics as a buffer to prevent legal violations in organizations. |  |
Federal Sentencing Guidelines
They set up this organization to make certain everyone realizes they have a certain responsibility, to create an organizational climate to reduce misconduct. This creates a hope of substantially lessening organizational penalties if there is due diligence to prevent misconduct. And the sentencing is determined after a violation occurs.
Forensic Sciences as well as the Canadian Society of Forensic Science provide no guidelines for crime scene ethics or the retention of items from former crime scenes. In some places, some ethical decisions are not required to guide behavior. “But it would help protect the credibility of the investigators and the integrity of the case.” The taking of souvenirs and teaching specimens still depends on ethical beliefs. (Whether your conscience allows you to or not remove the evidence.)
Replacement of Evidence
 | One major issue in legal matters is the replacement of evidence. Majority of forensic scientists realize it is illegal to remove objects from a crime scene without proper authorization. Two state laws (Texas and California) prohibit profiting from material taken from crime scenes. |
