Physical Evidence Collection Lecture Notes

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

4th Amendment

Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Search Warrant

A legal document authorizing law enforcement to conduct a search.

Chain of Custody

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

Cross-Contamination

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

Tamper-proof evidence tape

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

Vacuum Collection

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

Airtight containers

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

Druggist’s fold

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

Volatile evidence

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

Blank samples

Control samples used for comparison during evidence analysis.