Crime Scene
What is the Latin term for 'body of the crime'?
Corpus Delicti
What is the general classification of death called?
Manner of Death
Who performs autopsies and is a licensed doctor?
Medical Examiner
What is crime scene reconstruction?
Determining the sequence of events at the crime scene
What principle is the foundation of trace evidence?
Locard Exchange Principle
What principle states that every contact leaves a trace?
Locard Exchange Principle
What refers to the specific injury or disease that caused death?
Cause of Death
What is a coroner?
An elected official determining cause of death
What is the chain of custody?
Unbroken documentation of evidence handling
What must be done to preserve evidence integrity?
Chain of Custody
What does ADAPT stand for in crime scene protocol?
Assess, Detain, Arrest, Protect, Take notes
What is the physiological event leading to death?
Mechanism of Death
Who collects and documents physical evidence?
Crime Scene Investigator
What does documentation include?
Notes, Photography, Sketches, Video
What packaging is used for trace evidence?
Druggist’s Fold
Name one search method used at a crime scene.
Grid, Spiral, Zone, Line, Wheel
Who determines the cause of death during autopsies?
Medical Examiner
Who ensures the chain of custody is maintained?
Evidence Technician
What is done during a crime scene survey?
Initial walkthrough and observation
What is the importance of ADAPT?
Initial officer responsibilities
What is used to document evidence at the scene?
Notes, Photos, Sketches, Video
Who may be elected and not necessarily a doctor?
Coroner
Who is responsible for scene sketches?
Forensic Artist
Why is evidence collected in separate containers?
To prevent cross-contamination
What is the significance of the term 'Corpus Delicti'?
Proof a crime has occurred