Crime Scene Investigation in General
What is the primary difference between a rough sketch and a finished crime scene sketch?
the finished sketch includes orientation to scale.
A team of investigators is searching a field. What would be the best search pattern to use in this type of situation? (more than one answer)
Grid or Parallel
What is the term for evidence that is of living origin?
Biological evidence.
What is the ultimate goal of any crime scene investigation?
To document the scene in unaltered form, and to preserve the evidence for analysis.
You are the only investigator processing a crime scene. Which search pattern in best for you to use? (more than one answer)
Spiral inward, spiral outward, and/or zone
What is the term for evidence that is of nonliving origin?
Physical evidence.
What is the reality of crime scene investigation as opposed to the CSI effect?
The CSI effect = mysterious, glamorous, and the idea that brilliant investigative work saves the day quickly.
Reality= using the art of observation, along with preservation, methodical procedures and thorough documentation. (along these lines)
Your team of investigators has been assigned to search a large warehouse. Which search pattern would you use?
Zone
What does Mens rea mean?
The state of mind of a suspect when committing an illegal act.
Handling the evidence carefully and packaging it appropriately to preserve information.
A child has gone missing in a large, open area. Which search pattern would be the best method to locate the child?
Parallel
Unique features that have a high probability of being associated with a standard source are called what?
Individual characteristics.
What information should a rough sketch include?
Directional orientation (compass); case information; location of evidence; location of windows, doorways and furniture; and triangulation of key evidence.
Name the five main types of search patterns (without looking them up)
Grid, Spiral inward, Spiral outward, Parallel, Zone
What are the two main categories of evidence and the three subcategories of evidence?
2 Main: Direct and Circumstantial
3 Subcategories: Physical, Biological, and Testimonial