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Forensics

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physical evidence   any object that can establish that a crime has been committed or can link a crime and its victim or its perpetrator  
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keep others out and prevent alteration and destruction to crime scene   secure the scene in order to  
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obtain medical assistance, if necessary; arrest the perpetrator; preserve and protect the area; exclude all unauthorized personnel from the scene   responsibilities of the first responder  
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secure the scene   first step in processing a crime scene  
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sketching, photographs, and notetaking   three methods for recording a crime scene  
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note that the objects were moved but do not reintroduce them to the crime scene   if objects have been moved or removed from a crime scene, the investigator should  
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take overview scenes of entire area and adjacent surroundings   what areas should be photographed during a crime scene investigation?  
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rough sketch   sketch made at the crime scene, contains an accurate depiction of the dimensions of the scene and shows the location of all objects having a bearing on the case  
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finished sketch   a precise rendering drawn to scale (CAD)  
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computer aided drafting   CAD  
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detailed description of physical evidence including time of discovery, who discovered it, how it was discovered, who package the evidence, and the disposition of the evidence   what info must be included in written notes made at the crime scene?  
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size, location, actions of suspect/victims at the scene   three factors that influence how an investigator conducts a crime scene  
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chain of custody   record of who has handled the evidence  
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standard/reference sample   physical evidence of known origin used for comparison  
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substrate control   uncontaminated surface material close to an area where physical evidence has been disposited  
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druggist fold   method of folding paper to keep fine particles or powders secure  
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prevent damage and cross-contamination   why should evidence be put in separate containers?  
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point of reference to document size   why should a ruler be included in a photo?  
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body of the crime   corpus delicti  
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mode of operation   modus operandi  
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linkage theory   the case can be solved if investigators can establish links between physical evidence and the victim, crime scene, and/or suspect  
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transfer theory   based on Locard's Theory of Exchange, whenever you leave a location, you leave something behind  
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strip or line search   useful in large, outdoor areas  
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grid method   more thorough version of line search  
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spiral method   dangerous; evidence may be destroyed if investigators initially walk to the center to begin search  
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zone search   useful in indoor searches  
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wheel method   used in special situations, not in large areas  
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link method   used in conjunction with wheel method  
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all evidence found, measurements from 2 fixed points, orientation and direction, labels for representing evidence   what should be included in the sketch?  
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hair, fiber, clothing, blood sample, bullets, hand swabs from shooting victims, fingernail scrapings, oral, anal, and vaginal swabs, organ samples   what should be collected from the body?  
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bloodstained/wet materials   what should not be placed in air-tight containers?  
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GLASS OR METAL OBJECTS   what should be put in a rigid container?  
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porous container   body fluids should be stored in  
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druggist fold   trace evidence  
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nonporous unbreakable container   arson evidence  
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buccal swab   swab from inner portion of cheek of crime scene participants  
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consent is given, evidence is in immediate danger of loss, emergency circumstances exist, someone being lawfully arrested   ways to issue a warrantless search  
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