Trace Evidence
Does Blood Fluoresce?
No, blood absorbs light
What is the correct terminology for an object made up of primer, head stamp, and a bullet?
A Cartridge
What is the most abused drug?
Alcohol
What color light is primarily used in crime scene investigations which causes items to fluoresce?
Blue light
How do the cartridge casings recovered from the scenes get the unique markings on them that are examined by firearm examiners?
being ejected through the barrel of the firearm, the firearm magazine, objects it may have come in contact with during travel, etc?
Up to how long and hair detect the presence of drugs?
Days, weeks, years
Hands and Feet
What are the 3 categories of Ballistic Investigations ?
Internal, External, and Terminal ballistics.
Amphetamines and Methamphetamines fall into what category of drugs?
Stimulants
What is the major use of Forensic Entomology (the study of bugs)?
Estimating the time of death
When examining ballistic evidence recovered, what are something things the examiner may be able to learn?
The direction the bullet traveled, any surfaces the bullet may have come in contact with, distance the suspect may have been from the victim.
Name the physical symptoms of abstinence syndrome.
body chills, stomach cramps, vomiting, convulsions
Presumptive test (field test) are more accurate than confirmatory test? True or False
False
Name the proper way to recover a firearm when the firearm needs to be processed for latent prints. Which area would you swab for possible DNA recovery?
All textured areas, trigger, magazine release
What characteristics were used to establish The Controlled Substance Act?
Potential for physical dependency, medical value, and potential for psychological dependency.