DCJS DCJS Crime Scene Management & Evidence Handling Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

The correct sequence for processing physical evidence at a crime scene is:

Accepted Answer

Photograph and document first, then collect

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Collect, photograph, then document the location

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Document without photographing, then collect

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Collect immediately to prevent evidence from degrading

Question 2

Biological evidence such as blood or saliva should be stored in:

Accepted Answer

Paper bags or envelopes to allow moisture to escape

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Airtight sealed plastic bags to prevent spillage

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Metal canisters kept at room temperature

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Plastic containers submerged in water to preserve DNA

Question 3

Trace evidence is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Tiny materials like fibers, hair, or glass fragments transferred during contact

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Large weapons such as firearms or blunt objects

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Witness statements and recorded interviews

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Video surveillance footage from nearby cameras

Question 4

Before collecting a fingerprint from a surface, an officer should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Photograph the fingerprint in its original undisturbed position

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Wipe the surface to remove smudges and clarify the print

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Apply fingerprint powder without any prior documentation

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Handle the surface with bare hands to test for latent prints

Question 5

Digital evidence such as mobile phones and computers should be:

Accepted Answer

Seized, packaged appropriately, and submitted per agency digital evidence policy

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Powered on and examined at the scene to review content quickly

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Shared among responding officers for simultaneous review

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Returned to the owner after photographing the screen

Question 6

When an officer is uncertain whether an item found at a crime scene is evidence, the officer should:

Accepted Answer

Treat it as potential evidence and document it thoroughly

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Discard it to avoid cluttering the scene log

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Leave it undocumented for the detective to assess

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Ask the suspect if the item belongs to them