CSI-Crime Scene Investigation

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What is a loop fingerprint?

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A loop fingerprint is a type of fingerprint pattern that has one or more ridges that enter from one side, curve around, and exit from the same side.

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What is a whorl fingerprint?

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A whorl fingerprint is a fingerprint pattern characterized by circular or spiral ridges that form a complete circuit.

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What is a crime scene?

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A crime scene is any physical location where a crime has occurred or is suspected of having occurred.

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What is trace evidence?

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Trace evidence refers to small pieces of evidence, such as hairs or fibers, that can be transferred from one location to another.

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Who typically secures a crime scene first?

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Police officers are typically the first to arrive at a crime scene and secure the area.

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What is physical evidence?

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Physical evidence refers to any tangible object that can be collected and analyzed in a criminal investigation.

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What role do detectives play in a crime scene investigation?

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Detectives investigate the crime scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses to solve the case.

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What is the purpose of forensics in crime scene investigation?

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Forensics involves the application of scientific methods and techniques to analyze evidence collected from a crime scene.

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What is an accomplice in the context of a crime?

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An accomplice is a person who assists another in committing a crime, either before or during the act.

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What is an alibi?

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An alibi is a claim or evidence that a person was elsewhere when a crime was committed, used to prove their innocence.