International Journal of Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation
Due Diligence as the Core of Forensic Investigation and Analysis
1East Texas Baptist University, United States
2Jarvis Christian University, United States
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Abstract
Due diligence entails a pivotal forensic investigation and analytical principle. Unfortunately, the theoretical and applied consequences of the discipline are often least explored. This paper contends that due diligence is not simply a procedural activity but a multidimensional ethical, scientific, and institutional requirement. Extant forensic science literature, legal standards, and documented failures in forensic practice enables the paper to argue that due diligence must be seen as an evolving and continuously reinforced discipline. Forensic investigation and analysis necessitate methodological rigor, cognitive awareness, ethical responsibility, and organizational standard operating procedure. As forensic science grows given the rise of digital forensics, computational tools, and the ever-expanding landscape of crime, forensic practitioners must rise to the increasing challenges of their profession. This paper emphasizes that strengthening due diligence is critical to maintaining scientific integrity, ensuring the admissibility of forensic evidence, and preserving public trust in the justice system. Also, the paper recommends that due diligence across forensic domains is indispensable to standardization, Introduction transparency, quality assurance, and ethical training in the field.
