Chapter 5 Flashcards
A series of crime scene photographs taken in a sequential manner from general to specific subject matter. (5-83)
coordinated photo series
The process by which evidence is handled, transferred, and accounted for between the time of discovery and disposition of the case. (5-92)
chain of custody
A location at which a suspected criminal offense has occurred. (5-80)
crime scene
Portable forensic science kits that contain commonly needed crime scene processing items used to protect, record, search, and collect physical evidence from indoor and outdoor scenes. (5-97)
crime-scene equipment kits
A measured drawing of the scene, showing the relative location of all important items, particularly physical evidence. (5-86)
crime-scene sketch
Unrealistic jury expectation that convincing forensic evidence will be located at all crime scenes. (5-99)
CSI effect
Photos that are recorded and transmitted by computer in electronic digital form rather than in film form. (5-83)
digital photography
Death crime scenes that are open to interpretation because of natural conditions or circumstances. (5-95)
equivocal death scenes
A crime scene search method in which searchers process the area in a crisscross fashion, often used for large outdoor scenes. (5-91)
grid search method
An easily recognizable object placed next to an item of evidence during crime scene photography. (5-84)
measurement marker
Imparting unique personality traits at a crime scene my actions or evidence. (5-95)
personation
An inaccurate photographic result in which true relationships between objects are not achieved. (5-83)
photographic distortion
Evidence of a tangible nature that may be of importance during an investigation or a subsequent judicial proceeding. (5-92)
physical evidence
Crime scene sketching technique in which walls and ceiling are pictured as if on the same plane as the floor. (5-86)
projection
A crime scene sketching method in which two right angles are drawn from the evidence item to the nearest permanent object. (5-86)
rectangular coordinate method
The time required for law enforcement officers to arrive at a crime scene after receiving a complaint or call for service. (5-82)
response time
A crime scene searching technique in which the area to be searched is divided into equal areas of searching responsibility. (5-91)
sector search method
A crime scene searching method in which the researchers move through the scene in an ever expanding fashion from the center to the outside perimeter. (5-91)
spiral search method
Attempts to redirect an investigation away from the logical truths. (5-95)
staging
A crime scene searching method in which the researcher starts at one end of the scene and walks directly across until the opposite end is reached. The surgery then turns and walks back toward the original end searching to the right or left of the original path. (5-90)
strip search method
Went two objects come in contact with each other, evidence will be exchanged from one surface to another, with traces left at the scene and taken from the scene. (5-82)
theory of transfer
A crime scene measuring method in which measurements are taken from two fixed points to the evidence object, thus forming a triangle as a frame of reference. (5-86)
triangulation
This takes place when evidence is altered, removed, or destroyed in any manner. (5-82)
crime scene contamination
When serial, or recurring, offenders engage in repetitive, ritualistic acts at numerous scenes, conduct can be termed: (5-95)
signature actions
