Question | Answer |
Crime scene investigation is always based on? | Locard's Exchange principle |
The location where the crime took place is referred to as? | primary crime scene |
It is important to have _______ and ________ shots. | close up and far away |
Name the two types of sketches. | rough and final` |
All sketches must have a _____ in order to show where items are located at the crime scene. | legend |
Why must searches for evidence be systematic and thorough? | To make sure not to overlook any pertinent evidence. |
Why are fingernail scrapings taken from a victim? | Can be used to identify an individual. |
Why must evidence be placed in separate containers? | prevents cross contamination |
After evidence is collected and packaged, it must be _______ and ________. | Marked, sealed |
This type of documentation is taken throughout processing the crime? | notes |
A list of all persons who come in possession of an item of evidence is? | chain of custody |
what is evidence whose origin is known that can be compared to other evidence? | Standard/Reference point |
Any and all evidence found at the scene is? | physical evidence |
Type of evidence made under oath? | Testimonial evidence |
who is a person who directly saw the crime occur? | eyewitness |
what indirect evidence that can be used to imply a fact but does not directly prove it | Circumstantial evidence |
What happens if evidence is tampered with? | they will not be admissible in court |
A ______ must be taken with each piece of evidence to prove the size of the evidence? | ruler |
what type of evidence is a footprint | physical |
what type of evidence is gunpowder | chemical |
what type of evidence is a polygraph | miscellaneous |
what type of evidence is sweat | biological |
what type of evidence is soil | chemical |
what is material found at a crime scene or accident scene in small but measurable amounts | trace |
Evidence produced by a specific event or action | conditional |
Produced by contact between person(s) or object(s), or between person(s) and person(s) | transfer |
Is temporary evidence; can be changed or lost; usually observed by the first officer at the scene | Transient |
Items that may associate a victim or suspect with a scene | Associative |
Class or Individual?--- green polyester fiber | class |
Class or Individual?--- semen sample | individual |
Class or Individual?--- fingernail scrapings | individual |
Class or Individual?--- size 6 female shoeprint | class |
Class or Individual?--- size 12 male shoe print with broken glass in tread | individual |
After evidence is collected and packaged, it must be _______ and ________. | marked and sealed |
This type of documentation is taken throughout processing the crime? | notes |