Gather your evidence

Deriving a conclusion from the facts using a series of logical steps is:

• observation

• logical

• deductive reasoning

• perception

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 individuals, preserving evidence

You are a forensic scientist and you find a fingerprint at a crime scene. What type of fingerprint evidence is this?

• Latent

• Patent

• Plastic

• Potent

• Lateral

How should biological evidence be packaged?

• it should be packaged in paper to allow for drying

• it should be packaged in plastic immediately

• it should be packaged in the same container as other evidence

When gathering eyewitness testimony, the investigator should...

• keep in mind that memories can be faulty due to factors such as distractions

• wait at least a week to allow stress levels and emotions to return to normal

• ask leading questions

• question all of the witnesses together

Correct collection of evidence requires which of the following? (Select all that apply)

• documenting the location where the evidence was found

• correct packaging of evidence

• documenting evidence removal from storage

• documenting how the evidence was collected