Chapter 2- CSI and Evidence Collection

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What is the purpose of an arrow in a crime scene sketch?

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To indicate the direction of North.

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Define a bindle in the context of evidence collection.

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A bindle is a paper fold used to package trace evidence.

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What principle states that contact between two items will result in transfer?

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Locard's exchange principle.

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What is the chain of custody?

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The ability to establish the exact whereabouts of an item of evidence and under whose control it was from its collection at the crime scene to its presentation in the courtroom.

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What type of evidence can be related to a single source?

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Individual evidence.

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What is trace evidence?

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Material that is transferred from one location to another, often in small quantities.

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Explain the significance of physical evidence in a crime scene investigation.

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Physical evidence can provide objective information that can link a suspect to a crime.

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What is the role of a forensic investigator at a crime scene?

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To collect, preserve, and analyze evidence in a systematic manner.

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What does the term 'evidence collection' refer to?

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The process of gathering physical evidence from a crime scene for analysis.

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What is the difference between individual evidence and class evidence?

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Individual evidence can be linked to a specific source, while class evidence can only be associated with a group.