Witness/Memory Attention
The behavioral and cognitive process of selectively concentrating on a discrete aspect of information, whether considered subjective or objective, while ignoring other perceivable information.
What is attention?
Edmond Locard’s basic principle stating that, “Every _______ leaves a _____”.
What is every contact leaves a trace
The digital collection of DNA samples from convicts and criminals used to run DNA samples in a crime investigation to identify the suspect.
What is DNA database
The first step in proper crime scene etiquette involves blocking off the crime scene from the public to maintain the evidence.
What is to secure the scene
An often inaccurate or unreliable practice used in court to convict a person, that relies on the memory and visuals of a witness.
What is eyewitness testimony?
A forensic technique that was developed to help detectives connect the bullet to the murderweapon.
What is ballistics?
The act of officially absolving someone of the blame - proving their innocence.
What is exoneration
The goal of securing the scene is to protect ________ from damage, loss, or contamination.
What is evidence
The process that allows people to playback memories in their mind and recall details
What is memory reconstruction?
A technique used on DNA evidence to amplify, or multiply the sample for further analysis.
What is PCR or polymerase chain reaction
The act of charging someone with crimes that they did not commit, typically due to lack of evidence or misinterpretation.
What is wrongful conviction
The first priority of first responders (if possible) that comes before preservation of evidence.
What is safety or the preservation of life