Crime Scene Evidence

Which is NOT a type of circumstantial evidence?

• Physical

• Biological

• Trace

• Testimonial

Which step involves using search patterns to look for evidence?

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 6

• Step 7

Chain of custody must be maintained

• so that the evidence does not have to be examined again.

• or the evidence may not be admitted into court

• only by the first officer on the scene

• only by the forensic scientist who examines the evidence

• all of these are true

Indirect evidence that can be used to imply a fact but dos not directly prove it

• Outdated evidence

• Circumstantial evidence

• Direct evidence

• Irrelevant evidence

During what crime scene investigation step is the crime scene isolated and taped off?

• Scan the scene

• Secure the scene

• Secure and collect

• Search the scene

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

Correct collection of evidence requires which of the following?

• documenting the location where the evidence was found

• correct packaging of evidence

• maintaining proper chain of custody

• all of the above

True/ False: Class evidence is that can be common to a group of persons

• True

• False

Which of these is an example of class evidence?

• a footwear impression left by a suspect's shoe that has been worn for a year

• DNA of the suspect found at the scene

• white powder residue on the victim

• a torn piece of paper from the scene that matches up (fits together) with a notebook from the suspects house

Which of the following is a primary method for collecting trace evidence at a crime scene?

• Vacuuming the area

• Using adhesive tape

• Washing the area with water

• Burning the evidence