Evidence and Crime Scene Investigation REVIEW

The place the crime actually occurred. Where it is evident that a crime occurred in a specific place. This is known as what?

• Primary Crime Scene

• Secondary Crime Scene

• Crime Scene

• Evidence Location

This type of evidence can identify a single suspect or victim.

• Class Evidence

• Circumstantial Evidence

• Direct Evidence

• Individual Evidence

This type of evidence is found in small but measurable amount.

• Physical Evidence

• Trace Evidence

• Testimonial Evidence

• Small Measurable Evidence

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Why are witnesses separated before they are interviewed?

• To prevent fighting

• To prevent collusion

• To maintain honesty

• To maintain time management

Eyewitness misidentification is the single greatest cause of wrongful convictions nationwide. What is the percentage of convictions that have been overturned by DNA?

• 20%

• 55%

• 75%

• 80%

A piece of evidence that identifies a group of people and eliminates suspects not in that group.

• Class Evidence

• Circumstantial Evidence

• Individual Evidence

• Direct Evidence

Oral or written statements given to police as well as court testimony by people who witnessed an event.

• Class Evidence

• Circumstantial Evidence

• Testimonial Evidence

• Trace Evidence

What is 'Locard's Exchange Principle'?

• Every contact leaves a trace.

• There is always evidence is left behind.

• Trace evidence back to contact.

• All crimes leave a trace.

All of the following are considered search patterns EXCEPT:

• Grid

• Swirl

• Linear

• Zone

What is the first step of Crime Scene Investigation?

• Interview Witnesses

• Secure Evidence

• Collect Evidence

• Secure Crime Scene