crime scene analysis

A rough sketch need NOT include a:

• location of walls, doors and windows in the building on scene.

• sketch of the suspect(s).

• compass heading designating north.

• date, location, and time of the incident.

If the crime scene includes a dead body, the photographer should:

• determine the time of death.

• depict injuries and weapons at scene.

• attempt to identify the victim.

• attempt to locate the victim's next of kin.

The successful outcome of a criminal investigation is almost always directly related to:

• the manner in which the evidence is collected and preserved.

• the number of people employed in the crime lab.

• the volume of the physical evidence collected.

• the complexity of the crime.

when securing a crime scene the two most important factors are to

• scan the scene, separate the witnesses
• safety of individuals, separate the witnesses
• see the scene, preserving evidence
• safety of individual, preserving evidence

Blood-stained materials should be store in what type of container

• paper bags
• air-tight new paint can
• mason jar with a lid
• plastic bag with a seal

The evidence may not be admitted into court if a _____ isn’t maintained.

• chain of custody
• crime scene documentation
• notes taken by first officer on scene
• crime scene

Blood-stained materials should be store in what type of container

• paper bags
• air-tight new paint can
• mason jar with a lid
• plastic bag with a seal

Correct collection of evidence requires which of the following?

• documenting the location where the evidence was found
• correct packaging of evidence
• maintaining proper chain of custody
• all of the above

What should a CSI worker do before collecting evidence?

• All of these choices
• Tie Hair Back
• Cover shoes
• Put on gloves

The goal of a crime scene investigation is to:.

• recognize evidence at the scene of a crime
• document evidence at the scene of a crime
• collect evidence at the scene of a crime
• All of these choices.