Crime scene flashcard

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Circumstantial evidence

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Indirect evidence that can be used to imply a fact but does not directly prove it.

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Secure the scene

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The step in crime scene investigation where the crime scene is isolated and taped off.

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Controls in crime scene investigation

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Controls are collected from known suspects or the victim.

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Two most important factors when securing a crime scene

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Safety of individuals and preserving evidence.

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Purpose of crime scene sketches

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Crime scene sketches add details, show scale and placement of evidence, and contain a key or legend.

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Direct evidence

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Evidence that directly proves a fact without the need for inference.

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Outdated evidence

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Evidence that is no longer relevant or applicable to the current investigation.

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Irrelevant evidence

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Evidence that does not pertain to the case at hand.

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Scan the scene

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The initial step in crime scene investigation to assess the situation.

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Search the scene

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The step where investigators look for evidence after securing the scene.