Search Methods
What method is best for large outdoor scenes?
A. Line or Strip Method
B. Zone Method
C. Spiral Method
A. Line or Strip Method
True or False: Most items should be packaged in only a primary container and not a secondary one.
False
If an investigator is using Notes as a form of documentation, it would include:
A. date, time, scale and reference points, names of investigators, etc.
B. Photos of scene
C. Date, time, location description, weather, etc.
D. gives narration and different perspectives
C. Date, time, location description, weather, etc.
What does the medical examiner//coroner do?
A. Does dental identification
B. Get called into every homicide to determine time and cause of death and to remove a body
C. Provides identification of skeletal remains
B. Get called into every homicide to determine time and cause of death and to remove a body
True
Items must be...
Separately packaged to prevent cross-contamination.
What is NOT one of the 3 methods of Recording Evidence?
A. Photos
B. Notes
C. Sketches
D. Videoography
D. Videoography
What does a forensic ondontologist do?
Identify teeth// dental remains
What method is effective but time consuming?
A. Line or Strip Method
B. Spiral Method
C. Grid Method
C. Grid Method
Small items that are put in bindles may include...?
A. Hair, blood, and pills
B. Glass fragments and blood
C. Glass fragments, hair, or pills
C. Glass fragments, hair, or pills
What would cause evidence to be thrown out of court?
Evidence would be thrown out of court if it is not properly collected, processed or handled.
What does a photographer do at a crime scene?
A. Record evidence
B. Sketch a rough and final draft
C. Document evidence through photos
C. Document evidence through photos
True or False: Evidence collectors should follow a pattern determined by the medical examiner.
False
What packaging is best for collecting evidence?
Pill bottles, vials, manila envelopes, and plastic bags.
What is one thing does NOT need to be worn by crime scene detectives?
A. Latex gloves
B. Apron
C. Goggles
D. Masks
B. Apron
True or False...
The crime scene is secured by the first officer
True
What two things must a search be?
thorough and systematic
Evidence from an arson or suspected arson must be...?
A. Packaged in a bindle
B. Packaged in an airtight steel can
C. Packaged in a plastic bag
D. Packaged in an envelope
B. Packaged in an airtight steel can
TRUE or FALSE: Walkthroughs are only performed by the crime scene investigator.
FALSE
Walkthroughs can be performed by the crime scene investigator, the first officer, and sometimes the lead detective.
What does an evidence collector do?
A. Mark off the area around the victim and walk an appropriate search pattern
B. Obtain medical attention for anyone hurt at the crime scene
C. Search the scene briefly
A. Mark off the area around the victim and walk an appropriate search pattern