Processing a Crime Scene

Refers to small evidence like hairs of fibers

• physical evidence

• trace evidence

• suspect

• witness

What would best describe crime scene searches?

• Quick & carefree

• Unorganized & short

• Careful & methodical

• None of the above

The body is the property of the...

• First officer on the scene.

• Crime scene investigators

• Coroner

• Police department

Which should be searched first?

• Outdoor crime scene areas, because they are less secure.

• Indoor crime scene areas, because they are less secure.

• Outdoor crime scene areas, because they are more secure.

• Indoor crime scene areas, because they are more secure.

What's the last step in processing a crime scene?

• Document the scene

• Collecting and packaging evidence

• Maintaining the chain of custody

• Submit evidence to the crime lab for analysis

What methods can be used to search for evidence at a crime scene?

• Line method

• Wheel method

• Spiral method

• All of the above

What is the first step to packaging trace evidence?

• Using a piece of paper

• Using tape

• Using a druggist fold

• putting the evidence into a container

The first officer arriving at a crime scene, after providing or obtaining medical assistance for the injured and effecting an arrest of suspects (if possible), should immediately:

• photograph the scene.

• search for evidence.

• make a rough sketch of the scene.

• secure the scene.

With contact between two items, there will be an exchange. This is known as _____

• physical evdience

• Locard's exchange principle

• Forensic exchange principle

• the law of forensics 

small but measurable amounts of physical or biological material found at a crime scene

• individual evidence

• class evidence

• direct evidence

• trace evidence