Tenth- through 12th-graders in Jen Candela’s forensics I class at Plainedge High School have spent the semester learning about all o
f the introductory topics and lessons in the forensics field.
Students have conducted case studies, mock crime scene investigations and learned the basics to tools such as fingerprinting.
“Shows like ‘CSI’ have garnered much interest in the forensics courses,” said Candela.
A total of approximately 50 students per semester register for a section of the course. Pictured are students learning about magnetic fingerprinting.
