Gathering & Preserving Evidence Quiz

What must be controlled to prevent contamination or destruction of evidence?

• Access

• Lighting

• Temperature

• Noise

Who is allowed to enter the scene?

• Any passerby

• Only authorized personnel

• Media personnel

• Family members

What is the purpose of controlling access to a scene?

• To increase media coverage

• To prevent contamination of evidence

• To allow public viewing

• To enhance lighting

What is the abbreviation for the common approach path?

• CAP

• COP

• CTP

• CCP

What is the first step before processing evidence at a scene?

• Conducting interviews

• Dealing with security and safety issues

• Taking photographs

• Writing reports

What is identified during the general survey by the SOCOs?

• Suspects and witnesses

• Obvious pieces of evidence and potential points of entry and exit

• Weather conditions

• Media presence

Why might evidence be protected or preserved at the scene?

• To prevent contamination by the media

• To prevent damage or deterioration

• To hide it from the public

• To make it more visible

What might be used to protect a footprint in mud?

• A plastic bag

• A bin lid

• A piece of cloth

• A metal sheet

What is an important aspect of note-taking in crime scene documentation?

• It should be vague and general.

• It should be specific, detailed, accurate, and organized.

• It should be unsigned and undated.

• It should be done after leaving the crime scene.

What should sketches include when documenting a crime scene?

• Only artistic elements.

• A key and evidence location(s).

• Only the main suspect.

• Random doodles.