Vocab
any place where evidence maybe located to help explain events
crime scene
collusion
secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
Direct or Circumstantial: Eyewitness statement
direct
What is the proper name for the 'ruler' used in photographing crime scene evidence?
Photomacrographic scale
List the seven s's of crime scene investigation in order
Secure the scene
Separate the witnesses
Scan the scene
See the scene
Sketch the scene
Search for evidence
Secure and collect evidence
the location where the crime took place
primary crime scene
a location other than where the crime took place, but is in some way related
secondary crime scene
Physical or Biological: Drugs
physical
When the person administering a suspect line-up does not know who the suspect is and makes sure to tell the victim they do not know who the suspect is, this is called a...
Double-blind Procedure
indirect evidence; evidence used to imply a fact but not prove it directly
circumstantial evidence
a written record of all people who have had possession of an item of evidence
chain of custody
Class or Individual: Handwriting
Individual
Any removal of evidence from a crime scene must be in accordance with what Amendment?
Fourth Amendment
material that comes from a proven or known source
control sample
small but measurable amounts of physical or biological material found at a crime scene
trace evidence
Evidence containing biological evidence such as blood should be stored in what type of container?
Bloodstained materials must be packaged in wrapping paper, manila envelopes, or paper bags to prevent the growth of mold which can destroy the evidential value of the blood. Air must be able to flow around the evidence to prevent moisture buildup.
List the four patterns to search for evidence.
Spiral
Grid
Linear
Quadrant or zone
material that connects an individual or thing to a group that share similar characteristics
class evidence
a hypothesis of the sequence of events from before the crime was committed through its commission
crime-scene reconstruction
Direct or Circumstantial / Physical or Biological / Class or Individual: Drop of blood (blood type)
Circumstantial
Biological
Class
What three factors affect the amount (extent) of evidence transferred during a crime?
Intensity Duration Nature