Crime Scene Investigation Quiz

Why is it necessary to sign into a crime scene?

• To show authority

• To ensure proper recording of potential contamination

• To confirm arrival at the scene

• To track the number of visitors

Why do CSIs take notes immediately upon arrival at a crime scene?

• To document their observations in contemporaneous notes

• To make sure they dont forget anything

• To create a timeline of events

• To guide initial enquiries

What information might a CSI brief a CID officer about upon arrival at a crime scene?

• Details of the suspect

• Time of death

• Possible cause of death

• Location of the nearest hospital

Why don't UK investigators use 'Time of Death' as evidence?

• They want to keep it secret

• It is difficult to estimate accurately

• They are not qualified to work it out.

• It is not admissible in court

Before collecting evidence, what must a CSI decide on?

• The suspect's motive

• The search pattern

• The number of witnesses

• The time of death

Which is more reliable?

• Physical evidence

• Testimonial evidence

How is wet blood usually recovered at a crime scene?

• With a dry swab

• With a wet swab

• With a vacuum cleaner

• With a sponge

How are fibres and hair usually collected at a crime scene?

• Using a broom

• Using tweezers

• Using a magnet

• Using a vacuum cleaner

What is the most common method for documenting footwear marks at a crime scene?

• Lifting them electrostatically

• Lifting them with gel adhesive

• Casting them in plaster

• Photographing them

How are accelerants usually packaged when recovered from a crime scene?

• In nylon bags

• In glass containers

• In polythene bags

• In cardboard boxes