Physical Evidence Collection Lecture Notes

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Flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture on Physical Evidence Collection.

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4th Amendment

Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.

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Search Warrant

A legal document authorizing law enforcement to conduct a search.

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Chain of Custody

A process that documents the handling of evidence from collection to court submission.

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Cross-Contamination

The transfer of evidence from one item to another, compromising its integrity.

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Tamper-proof evidence tape

Special tape used to seal evidence containers to ensure they have not been opened.

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Vacuum Collection

A method used to collect trace evidence using a vacuum device.

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Airtight containers

Containers that prevent air from entering, used to store volatile evidence.

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Druggist’s fold

A method of folding paper to create a secure package for evidence.

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Volatile evidence

Evidence that can easily evaporate, such as gasoline-soaked items.

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Blank samples

Control samples used for comparison during evidence analysis.