Investigative Processes Review

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What is the first step after searching a crime scene?

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Collecting evidence.

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Circumstantial evidence can be classified as either _______ or _______.

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Biological; physical.

Front

What type of evidence is a toxicology report considered?

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Direct evidence.

Front

Which of the following is an example of physical evidence?

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Bullet casing.

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During which step of the crime scene investigation do investigators secure the scene?

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Securing the scene.

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What is the purpose of securing a crime scene?

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To prevent contamination and preserve evidence.

Front

Define biological evidence.

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Evidence that comes from a living organism, such as blood or saliva.

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What is individual evidence?

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Evidence that can be linked to a single source, such as DNA.

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What is class evidence?

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Evidence that can be associated with a group but not a single source, such as a type of shoe.

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What is the role of questioning witnesses in an investigation?

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To gather information and perspectives related to the crime.