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What is the Daubert Ruling?

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A judge determines whether an expert's testimony can be used in court.

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Is the Chain of Custody required for all types of evidence?

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False

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Which is NOT one of the Seven S's of crime scene investigation?

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Sign Off the Evidence.

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What is a written record of all people who have had possession of an item of evidence?

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Chain of Custody.

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What refers to small evidence like hairs or fibers?

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Trace evidence.

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What is the purpose of the Chain of Custody?

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To maintain the integrity of evidence by documenting its possession.

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What are the Seven S's of crime scene investigation?

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Secure the Scene, Separate the Witnesses, Scan the Scene, See the Scene, Sketch the Scene, Search for Evidence, and Secure Evidence.

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What is physical evidence?

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Any tangible object that can establish that a crime has been committed.

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What does Locard's Exchange Principle state?

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Every contact leaves a trace.

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What is the role of a forensic scientist?

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To analyze physical evidence and provide expert testimony in court.