One thing that frustrates police forensic expert Carol Rogers about TV crime dramas is the total disregard for personal protection equipment. So often in shows such as Broadchurch, for example, characters stroll through crime scenes full of officers, without so much as a pair of gloves. In reality, strict protocols are in place to avoid contamination.Another common inaccuracy portrayed in shows such as these: forensic scientists giving quick, dramatic assessments and theories about what happened. In truth, explains Rogers, their role is strictly impartial. They present the evidence, not opinions, and it’s up to investigators to interpret it.
Despite taking some creative licence, TV crime dramas give the public an excellent glimpse into forensic science and allow them to understand the kind of tools and techniques that forensic teams do use.
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