Forensic Science

Securing the scene means?

• locking all evidence up

• have a security agent watch the evidence

• the first responder must restrict unauthorized person from entering the scene

Separating witnesses is important because?

• evidence will not get lost

• it will prevent a fight

• it is not important, it doesn't change anything.

• witnesses are separated to avoid discussing what they have seen.

Scanning the scene is identifying

• who committed the crime

• the time the accident happened

• where the accident took place and where evidence is found

When someone is "seeing the scene" they are taking

• actual photos of the crime scene and getting close-ups

• imagining what happened

• the weather temperature at the time of the crime.

• witness statements to visualize the crime.

Sketching the scene includes:

• taking evidence to the office

• collecting statements

• measuring and labelling objects and distance of the crime scene

Searching for evidence includes:

• using witness statements

• searching in a systematic fashion using a grid, linear, or quadrant pattern.

• talking to people who were not at the crime scene but live nearby.

• g

Securing and Collecting evidence is where?

• leaving evidence for other parties to look at and add to

• figuring out loose ends to close the case.

• evidence is properly packaged, labeled and sealed.

• Taking final evidence pictures

What is the chain of custody?

How many S's are there to a crime scene?

• 1

• 6

• 3

• 7