Evidence
Material that connects an individual or thing to a group that share similar characteristic.
class evidence
Separating the winesses so they.......
cannot collude
The ability to establish the exact whereabouts of an item of evidence and under whose control it was from its collection at the crime scene to its presentation in the courtroom.
chain of custody
Arson remains should be stored in what type of container?
air tight
In a crime scene sketch, to show where a dead body or weapon is located, one should measure and draw the distance from the evidence to immovable landmarks is called.
Triangulation
A material that can be related to a single source.
individual evidence
Making sure everyone is safe at the crime scene.
When something cannot be used in a Court of Law is said to be....
inadmissable
What type of container would work best to store biological evidence, such as a blood-stained shirt?
Paper bag or Manila Envelope (something that allows air flow)
What direction is always shown on a sketch
North
A location other than where the crime took place, but is in some way related to the crime and where evidence is found.
secondary crime scene
Drawing a picture of the seen.
Sketch the scene
Many lab technicians are used to analyze the various types of evidence found at a crime scene. Where do they send the results of their tests?
lead investigator
The "The Father of Forensic Science" is?
Edmond Locard
Some type of key in your sketch that explains what the evidence markers are pointing to.
a legend
Indirect evidence; evidence used to imply a fact but not prove it directly.
circumstantial evidence
Looking for the best items and places to photograph
Scan the scene
Any removal of evidence from a crime scene must be in accordance with what Amendment?
Fourth
The elected or appointed official who represents the government in the prosecution of a crime is called the:....
District Attorney
What is the most common type of crime scene sketch?
Overview
Evidence that (if true) proves an alleged fact, such as an eyewitness account of a crime.
direct evidence
Take pictures of the crime scene
see the scene
Who is responsible for issueing a search warrant?
A judge
Locard’s Exchange Principle states, Whenever 2 objects come in contact with one another, a .......
cross-transfer of physical evidence can occur
What type of crime scene sketch shows changes vertically?
Elevation