Crime Scene Processing Flashcards
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Which of the following best defines 'secondary crime scene'?
Answer: Any location other than the primary scene that contains evidence related to the crime
A secondary crime scene is any location apart from the primary scene where relevant evidence is found, such as a disposal site or vehicle.
When collecting soil samples as potential evidence, a technician should collect comparison samples from:
Answer: Adjacent areas surrounding the evidence location as well as a control sample from an unrelated area
Comparison soil samples should be taken from the immediate surrounding area and a separate control location to allow forensic comparison.
What is the purpose of a 'north arrow' on a crime scene sketch?
Answer: To provide a consistent orientation reference for the sketch
A north arrow provides a standard directional reference so that the sketch can be accurately oriented relative to the physical world.
A technician is processing a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run. Which surface is MOST likely to yield transfer paint evidence?
Answer: The contact point of impact on the vehicle's exterior
The point of impact is where paint transfer between vehicles occurs, making it the primary location for collecting paint chip or smear evidence.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to describe a footwear impression for documentation purposes?
Answer: The approximate weight of the wearer
Weight cannot be directly observed from a footwear impression; documented characteristics include size, tread pattern, wear, and unique defects.
When packaging multiple pieces of evidence from the same scene, which practice is most important?
Answer: Package each item separately to prevent cross-contamination
Each evidence item must be packaged separately to prevent cross-contamination that could compromise forensic analysis.
An evidence technician finds a spent cartridge casing at an outdoor shooting scene. The FIRST action should be to:
Answer: Photograph it in place with a scale marker before moving it
All evidence must be photographed in its original position with a scale marker before collection to document the scene accurately.