Forensic Science: crime scene and evidence basics

Crime Scene

Location where a crime has occurred.

Evidence

Objects or information used to establish facts in a case.

Evidence Collection

Process of gathering physical or digital evidence properly.

Evidence Preservation

Keeping evidence uncontaminated.

Chain of Custody

Documentation of evidence handling from collection to court.

Evidence Labeling

Correctly tagging evidence for chain of custody.

Scene Safety

Ensuring the crime scene is safe to investigate.

Documentation

Writing accurate notes and reports about evidence and procedures.