CSI
If a criminal incident has more than one crime scene, the location where the initial offense was committed
Primary Scene
Conversation with a suspect that is designed to acquire information or a confession from the suspect
Interrogation
A written order to appear before a judge to give testimony
Subpoena
The study of the dynamics of projectiles, from propulsion through flight to impact
Ballistics
Germs which may be present in blood that are capable of causing disease
Bloodborne Pathogens
Fibers, hair, and other such microscopic evidence which relates to the commission of a crime, materials that could be transferred during the commission of a violent crime
Trace Evidence
When an officer makes a short and written record
Field Notes
A criminal/civil trial with a judge and at least six jurors who will assign guilt or innocents
Jury Trial
This is left behind as the bullet rotates through the barrel which provide evidence on recovered bullets.
Striations
To be aware of the chemicals to which they may be exposed to in their daily living/working
Right to Know Act
The application of the examination, evaluation, and explanation of physical evidence for terms of law
Forensic Science
An acknowledgment by a person accused of a crime who admits to the elements of the crime/event
Confession
Meeting where officers are subpoenaed to give a sworn statement about a criminal case
Deposition
This ,man was responsible for raising firearms identification to a science
Calvin Goddard
Protocol for public safety officials who treat every individual as if they are infected
Universal Precautions
Police Departments use what's called plaster for casting tire and foot/hand print impressions
Cast/Dental Stone
The first written investigative record of a crime or complaint
Incident/Offense Report
A term not to exceed more than one year in jail
Misdemeanor
The size of bullet intended for use with a specific weapon
Caliber
Government agency overseeing occupational safety and health
OSHA
Dental evidence (looking at the teeth) can be used to investigate the crime
Forensic Odontology
Systematic approach to interviewing residents and others who were in the immediate vicinity of a crime
Neighborhood Canvass/Survey
a criminal/civil trial with a judge but no jury
Bench Trial
The inside portion of a weapon's barrel
Bore
Requires officers who are exposed to potentially infectious materials during their job duties to document the incident
Exposure Report