Crime Lbs

The place where evidence may be located that will help explain events is called a ______.

• crime scene
• crime lab
• chain of custody
• coroner's office

What is a written record of all people who have had possession of an item of evidence?

• chain of custody
• crime scene documentation
• notes taken by first officer on scene
• crime scene sketch

The evidence may not be admitted into court if a _____ isn’t maintained.

• chain of custody
• crime scene documentation
• notes taken by first officer on scene
• crime scene

Which of the following is not one of the following types of documentation done at a crime scene?

• ultraviolet, infrared and x-ray imaging
• notes
• photography and video
• sketches

Which of the following is not included in a crime scene sketch

• Weather
• Reference points for placement of evidence
• Scale
• Distance measurements

Blood evidence is packaged by _____.

• air drying at room temperature and refrigerating or freezing as soon as possible.
• packing in an air tight container.
• packing in a plastic bag.
• packing in a glass container.

Which of the following is a team member on a crime scene team?

• First Police officer
• Medical Examiner
• Investigators
• All of the above

Documentation of a scene includes:

• Notes

• Sketches

• photos

• More than one of the above

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 individual, preserving evidence

Blood-stained materials should be store in what type of container

• paper bags
• air-tight new paint can
• mason jar with a lid
• plastic bag with a seal