Vocab
the documented and unbroken transfer of evidence
examiners must _____ the scene in order to determine where photos should be taken
Scan
Can be first to arrive, involved in securing the scene
Police officers
Contains case number, item inventory number, description of evidence, name of suspect and victim, etc...
what is chain of custody
camcorder used to film crime
what is direct
evidence used to imply a fact but not support it directly
Usually the role of the first responder
what is secure the scene
Document the crime scene in detail and collect physical evidence.
Crime scene investigators
Moist biological evidence is stored in...
what is breathable containers so it can dry out
Blood
what is biological, class
material that connects an individual or thing to a certain group
what is class evidence
No collaboration! This must take place to ensure it.
Separate the witnesses
determine manner of death
what is medical examiner
This must be done to tape on packaged evidence
what is signed across from end to end
what is physical
evidence that (if authentic) supports an alleged fact of a case
what is direct evidence
Grid patterns are used. Must be very thorough.
Searching for evidence
interview witnesses and talk to investigators about evidence
what is detective
the proper way to open AND repackage sealed/packaged evidence...
cut open the plastic that does not touch tape, to repackage; place evidence back in original container, place original container in new container, sign over tape covering new sealed edge.
Eye witness
What is direct
a multidisciplinary approach in which scientific and legal professionals work together to solve a crime
what is crime-scene investigation
Involves a druggist's fold and chain of custody. Containers depend on the type.
what is Securing and Collecting evidence
these people have a particular field in which they are experts
what are specialists
This type of evidence must be stored in airtight, unbreakable containers.
what is liquids and arson remains
finger prints
what is physical