Chapter 9 Application Of Photography In Law Enforcement Application Of Photography To Police Work

Question 1

photographs are admissible in court if the investigator can testify that they accurately depict the area observed.

Answer 1

Admissibility of Photographs as Evidence

Question 2

This refers to any photographs made to record an object or event, or to clarify a point that is relative to a matter under investigation

Answer 2

Investigative Photographs

Question 3

If the process being used to produce the evidence is accurate is reputable hence the name of silent is designated

Answer 3

Silent witness theory

Question 4

Photographic evidence is only admissible when there is a witness sponsoring that can testify that it is fair and
accurate representation of the subject matter.
- Solely based on the personal experience of the testimony

Answer 4

Pictorial Testimony Theory

Question 5

The photograph must be precisely identified, and identifying data must be noted as each shot is taken

Answer 5

Identification of Photographs

Question 6

Custody of investigative photographs should be carefully maintained

Answer 6

Custody of Photographs