it depends on what type of forensic scientist you are .
here are some types :
* Forensic accounting is the study and interpretation of accounting evidence.
* Forensic anthropology is the application of physical anthropology in a legal setting, usually for the recovery and identification of skeletonized human remains.
* Forensic archaeology is the application of a combination of archaeological techniques and forensic science, typically in law enforcement.
* Forensic astronomy uses methods from astronomy to determine past celestial constellations for forensic purposes.
* Forensic botany is the study of plant life in order to gain information regarding possible crimes.
* Forensic chemistry is the study of detection and identification of illicit drugs, accelerants used in arson cases, explosive and gunshot residue.
* Computational forensics concerns the development of algorithms and software to assist forensic examination.
* Criminalistics is the application of various sciences to answer questions relating to examination and comparison of biological evidence, trace evidence, impression evidence (such as fingerprints, footwear impressions, and tire tracks), controlled substances, ballistics, firearm and toolmark examination, and other evidence in criminal investigations. In typical circumstances, evidence is processed in a crime lab.
* Forensic dactyloscopy is the study of fingerprints.
* Digital forensics is the application of proven scientific methods and techniques in order to recover data from electronic / digital media. Digital Forensic specialists work in the field as well as in the lab.
* Forensic document examination or questioned document examination answers questions about a disputed document using a variety of scientific processes and methods. Many examinations involve a comparison of the questioned document, or components of the document, to a set of known standards. The most common type of examination involves handwriting wherein the examiner tries to address concerns about potential authorship.
* Forensic DNA analysis takes advantage of the uniqueness of an individual's DNA to answer forensic questions such as paternity/maternity testing or placing a suspect at a crime scene, e.g., in a rape investigation.
* Forensic engineering is the scientific examination and analysis of structures and products relating to their failure or cause of damage.
* Forensic entomology deals with the examination of insects in, on, and around human remains to assist in determination of time or location of death. It is also possible to determine if the body was moved after death.
* Forensic geology deals with trace evidence in the form of soils, minerals and petroleum.
* Forensic limnology is the analysis of evidence collected from crime scenes in or around fresh water sources. Examination of biological organisms, in particular, diatoms, can be useful in connecting suspects with victims.
* Forensic linguistics deals with issues in the legal system that requires linguistic expertise.
* Forensic meteorology is a site specific analysis of past weather conditions for a point of loss.
* Forensic odontology is the study of the uniqueness of dentition better known as the study of teeth.
* Forensic optometry is the study of glasses and other eye wear relating to crime scenes and criminal investigations
* Forensic pathology is a field in which the principles of medicine and pathology are applied to determine a cause of death or injury in the context of a legal inquiry.
* Forensic psychology is the study of the mind of an individual, using forensic methods. Usually it determines the circumstances behind a criminal's behavior.
* Forensic seismology is the study of techniques to distinguish the seismic signals generated by underground nuclear explosions from those generated by earthquakes.
* Forensic serology is the study of the body fluids.[6]
* Forensic toxicology is the study of the effect of drugs and poisons on/in the human body.
* Forensic video analysis is the scientific examination, comparison, and evaluation of video in legal matters.
* Cell Phone / Mobile Phone Forensics is the scientific examination, and evaluation of evidences found in Mobile Phone, e.g. Call History, Deleted SMS etc., also include SIM Card Forensics
* Trace evidence analysis is the analysis and comparison of trace evidence including glass, paint, fibers, hair, etc.
* Forensic podiatry is an application of the study of foot, footprint or footwear and their traces to analyze scene of crime and to establish personal identity in forensic examinations.