Final Review Forensics

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What is the first priority of a first officer at a crime scene?

Back

Getting medical assistance for injured individuals.

Front

How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?

Back

206

Front

What does 'post mortem interval' mean?

Back

The time that has passed since the victim died.

Front

Why might eyewitness accounts of an event vary?

Back

All of the above (interest, stress, distraction).

Front

What is considered direct evidence in a crime investigation?

Back

Eyewitness account from Luna.

Front

What is the role of a forensic scientist?

Back

To analyze physical evidence from crime scenes.

Front

Define 'chain of custody' in forensics.

Back

The process of maintaining and documenting the handling of evidence.

Front

What is the significance of DNA evidence in forensics?

Back

It can uniquely identify individuals and link them to crime scenes.

Front

What is the purpose of securing a crime scene?

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To preserve evidence and prevent contamination.

Front

What is the difference between direct and circumstantial evidence?

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Direct evidence supports the truth of an assertion directly, while circumstantial evidence relies on an inference.