Forensics Final Review

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What is a secondary crime scene?

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A second location that provides more evidence in a case being investigated.

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How can photographs taken at a crime scene be utilized in an investigation?

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They provide the jury with an idea of what happened, help investigators make sense of the case, and can be used to recreate crime scenes.

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What is NOT a responsibility of the first officer arriving at a crime scene?

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Photograph evidence.

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Which of the following is NOT a proper procedure for collecting and packaging evidence?

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Handling evidence with bare hands.

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What is the study of evidence and its analysis to solve crimes called?

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Forensics.

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What is the primary role of the first officer at a crime scene?

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To secure the scene and prevent evidence tampering.

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Why is it important to photograph a crime scene?

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To document the scene for future reference and to provide visual evidence.

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What type of gloves should be used when handling evidence?

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Latex gloves.

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What is the purpose of using paper bags for evidence storage?

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To prevent contamination and preserve the integrity of the evidence.

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What is the significance of a primary crime scene?

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It is the initial location where a crime occurred.