Basic Physical Evidence

Question 1

The systematic collection of information for identifying, apprehending, and convicting suspected offenders is ?

Answer 1

A Criminal Investigation

Question 2

Something that furnishes proof is

Answer 2

satisfying to the triers of fact, such as the jury, or falsity of an allegation

Question 3

What are the 3 types of evidence?

Answer 3

1. Testimonial
2. Documentary
3. Physical

Question 4

What is documentary evidence?

Answer 4

Evidence in written, not oral form

Question 5

What is more reliable Physical evidence, or eye witness testimony?

Answer 5

Physical

Question 6

What is Locard’s Exchange principle?

Answer 6

“Every contact leaves it’s trace”

Question 7

What establishes a link between the various facets of the crime scene, the victim, and the suspect?

Answer 7

The Evidence Triangle

Question 8

What are 3 methods of evidence documentation?

Answer 8

1. written/recorded notes
2. photography
3. videotapes/sketches

Question 9

When preparing rough notes you should

Answer 9

1. Write in ink
2. draw a single line through errors
3. Make all entries in chronological order

Question 10

What provides a 2 dimensional record of the crime and/or crime scene?

Answer 10

Sketches

Question 11

Your title block on your sketch should include

Answer 11

1. agency case number, case title or type of offense
2. Date sketch was drawn
3. Location of case
4. Name of the sketcher/ assistants

Question 12

What should be written in the key of your sketch?

Answer 12

“Not drawn to scale”

Question 13

What will represent fixed points in a sketch?

Answer 13

Letters (A,B,C)

Question 14

What are the basic stages to a crime scene search?

Answer 14

1. Preparation
2. Approach to the scene
3. Basic premises

Question 15

When are Evidence response teams especially valuable?

Answer 15

When a large crime scene is encountered or when there are multiple scenes in a given case

Question 16

Who is the focal point of the crime scene investigation and is the person that exerts a position of control over the entire crime scene operation?

Answer 16

Team Leader

Question 17

Who ensures all digital imagining is handled at a crime scene?

Answer 17

The photographer and the photographic log recorder

Question 18

When dealing with a specialist what are some aspects to consider?

Answer 18

The competence and reliability of the specialist

Question 19

3 things to consider when approaching a crime scene

Answer 19

1. Officer safety is the first priority
2. Render aid to victims
3. Be alert for discarded evidence

Question 20

What is the Golden Rule?

Answer 20

Do not touch, move or alter any evidentiary item until you document the scene

Question 21

Even if a suspect confessed you still need to

Answer 21

document every case and it’s associated evidence thoroughly

Question 22

What are not substitutes for thinking?

Answer 22

Forms

Question 23

What are the 2 basic search approaches?

Answer 23

1. Cautious

2. Detailed

Question 24

What search method is used for covering large or open areas?

Answer 24

Strip or lane method

Question 25

What is the method-best used outdoors?

Answer 25

Grid Search method

Question 26

What type of search is usually conducted by a single searcher?

Answer 26

Spiral or circular search

Question 27

When possible how many people should see the evidence in place before it is collected?

Answer 27

at least 2

Question 28

What evidence must be collected first?

Answer 28

Evidence of a fragile nature

Question 29

What is the maximum amount of time moist or wet biological evidence can be stored in sealed plastic?

Answer 29

2 hours

Question 30

If a computer is "Off" do not

Answer 30

turn it "On"

Question 31

If a computer is "On" you should?

Answer 31

Consult a computer specialist

Question 32

What are the 3 basic types of friction ridge impression evidence?

Answer 32

1. True (latent) 2. plastic 3. patent

Question 33

What type of print is hidden or not visible?

Answer 33

True (latent)

Question 34

What prints are actually friction ridges that are stained and made visible due to contamination?

Answer 34

Patent

Question 35

What type of print is actually an indentation into a soft substrate like gum?

Answer 35

Plastic

Question 36

What are the 2 types of surfaces

Answer 36

1. Porous | 2. Non-porous

Question 37

Before picking up a firearm as evidence you should do what if possible?

Answer 37

Note the position of the hammer

Question 38

What should you not clean, or mark for identification purposes, and needs to be packaged seperately?

Answer 38

Bullets

Question 39

When can a crime scene be released?

Answer 39

only after completion of the final survey

Question 40

Who is the only person who can release a crime scene?

Answer 40

the person in charge

Question 41

What is the "life history" of the item from the time of discovery until it is no longer needed?

Answer 41

The chain of custody

Question 42

What is the theory of interchange?

Answer 42

its highly unprobable that someone can enter an environment without leaving something of themselves, or taking something of the environment with them