forensics unit 2 test

7 s's

7 s's

secure, separate, scan, see, sketch, search, save

search patterns (4)

zones, grid, lane/parallel, spiral

what does dry trace evidence go in?

plastic bag

where does biological trace evidence go in?

paper bindle or breathable bag

what does liquid evidence go in?

airtight, unbreakable container

what are the places that a crime scene can occur? (6)

woods, beach, street, lake/pond, store/bank, house

what are the issues with investigating outdoor crime scenes? (5)

temp, weather distractions, rain, animals, waves/tides

chain of custody definition

documented unbroken transfer of evidence

circumstantial evidence definition

implies a fact but doesn't prove it

class evidence definition

evidence that connects to a group

crime scene investigation definition

scientific and legal investigators work together to solve crimes

crime scene reconstruction definition

hypothesis of sequence of events of a crime

direct evidence definition

proves an alleged fact

first responder definition

first cop to arrive

individual evidence definition

identifies particular person or thing

paper bindle definition

folded paper used to hold trace evidence

primary crime scene definition

location of the crime

secondary crime scene definition

place that is somehow related to the crime

trace evidence definition

small amount biological material

what type of evidence is a blanket fiber? (4)

circumstantial, trace, physical, class

what type of evidence is eyewitness testimony? (1)

direct

what type of evidence is blood? (4)

circumstantial, biological, class, individual

what type of evidence is shoeprint? (3)

circumstantial, class, physical

what type of evidence is video? (1)

direct