Crime Scene Basics
The first step in processing a crime scene is to do what?
What is secure the scene?
This type of evidence can identify a specific person or thing.
What is individual evidence?
The three basic fingerprint patterns are what?
What are loop, whorl, and arch?
O.J. Simpson’s case was famous for what type of forensic evidence?
DNA
A scientist who studies insects on corpses is called what?
What is a forensic entomologist?
What does CSI stand for?
What is Crime Scene Investigation?
Blood, hair, and fibers are examples of what type of evidence?
What is biological or trace evidence?
What part of the fingerprint is analyzed for identification?
What are minutiae points?
Ted Bundy was caught using what type of forensic evidence?
Bite mark evidence
This professional performs autopsies to determine cause of death.
What is a forensic pathologist?
The pattern or layout of evidence at a scene is called what?
What is the crime scene reconstruction?
What does AFIS store?
What is fingerprint data?
Who is considered the father of fingerprinting?
Who is Sir Francis Galton?
What case led to the creation of the Miranda Rights?
Miranda v Arizona
Who analyzes bloodstain patterns?
What is a blood spatter analyst?
What type of sketch includes measurements and evidence placement?
What is a to-scale crime scene sketch?
The FBI’s national DNA database is called what?
What is CODIS?
What is PCR used for in DNA analysis?
What is amplifying DNA samples?
What evidence type helped identify 9/11 victims?
DNA evidence
What is the role of a forensic toxicologist?
What is testing for drugs and poisons?
Who is responsible for maintaining the chain of custody?
What is the crime scene investigator or evidence technician?
What is the difference between class and individual evidence?
Class links to a group; individual links to one source.
What can make DNA evidence unreliable?
What is contamination or degradation?
What are examples of DNA used in forensics?
Finger prints, foot print, bite marks, bodily fluids, etc
What type of scientist identifies unknown chemicals found at a scene?
What is a forensic chemist?