Processing a Crime Scene

In which search pattern is the area divided into smaller sections that are searched individually?

• Grid

• Linear

• Quadrant or Zone

• Spiral

Why is it important to determine if the type of wound matches the weapon?

• To identify the victim

• To establish a timeline

• To assess if the crime scene was staged

• To find the motive

What is Locard’s exchange principle?

• It states that contact between people and objects can transfer material.

• It suggests that evidence is always direct.

• It implies that only biological traces are important.

• It means that crime scenes do not need investigation.

What can be revealed when garments are searched in the laboratory?

• Large objects

• Minute traces of blood, hairs, and fibers

• Jewelry

• Footprints

What is the correct order of processing evidence and analysis of a crime scene?
    1-collect evidence
    2-conduct interviews
    3-protect the crime scene
    4-photograph the crime scene

• 3, 2, 1, 4

• 3, 4, 1, 2

• 4, 3, 1, 2

• 2, 3, 4, 1

When you arrive at the crime scene, what should be done first?

• Check the body for vital signs.

• Secure the crime scene.

• Start collecting evidence.

• Interview any witnesses

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven S's of Crime Scene Investigation

• Securing the Scene

• See the Scene

• Search for Evidence

• Secure the Witnesses

The Jon Benet Ramsey case is an example of why there is a need for Forensics steps and procedures when it comes to “working a crime scene.”

• True

• False

Which of the following is a characteristic of transient evidence?

• It is always permanent

• It is easily changed or lost

• It is never observed at a crime scene

• It is always recorded in photographs

Pattern evidence is mostly found in the form of which of the following?

• Sounds

• Imprints

• Smells

• Colors

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