Prepare a 1,050- to 1,100-word paper on your perception and concept of forensic science in 21st-century criminal justice.

Include a discussion of the following questions:

-How important is forensic science to policing and criminal investigations, court processes, and security efforts at various levels? -Explain your rationale in a historical approach.
-How accurate is the popular media representation of forensic science? How does this influence popular opinion on justice-related issues?
-What possible influence does the CSI effect have on the judicial process?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.