Crime Scene Processing Quiz

Who is usually the first person on the crime scene?

• CSI

• Police Officer

• Detective

• Forensic Pathologist

What is the purpose of forensic photography at a crime scene?

• To sell the photographs

• To document the location and position of evidence

• To create art

• To entertain the investigators

What is the role of a Forensic Pathologist at a crime scene?

• Collecting evidence

• Interviewing witnesses

• Securing the crime scene

• Identifying the body and informing next of kin

What is the purpose of the Chain of Custody in crime scene processing?

• To analyze evidence in the lab

• To hold individuals accountable for not altering evidence

• To secure the crime scene

• To document the crime scene

What is the main responsibility of a Detective at a crime scene?

• Securing the crime scene

• Searching for evidence

• Interviewing witnesses and finding suspects

• Documenting the crime scene

What is the purpose of using oblique lighting in forensic photography?

• To create shadows

• To add color to the photographs

• To blur the evidence

• To reveal greater detail in an impression

What is the main responsibility of a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)?

• Documenting the crime scene and collecting evidence

• Securing the crime scene

• Searching for evidence

• Interviewing witnesses

What is the purpose of securing the crime scene?

• To collect evidence

• To prevent loss or damage of evidence

• To analyze evidence in the lab

• To interview witnesses

What is the purpose of taking measurements of evidence at a crime scene?

• To identify the owner of the evidence

• To estimate the value of the evidence

• To determine the weight of the evidence

• To document the size and location of the evidence

What is the main responsibility of a Police Officer at a crime scene?

• Interviewing witnesses

• Documenting the crime scene

• Securing the crime scene

• Searching for evidence