Crime Scene Flashcards
1
Q
What is the secondary crime scene in an investigation
A
An alternate location where additional evidence may be found
2
Q
Types of evidence
A
Testimonial, physical and trace evidence.
3
Q
Define testimonial evidence
A
An Oral or written statement given to police as well as court testimony by people who witnessed an event
4
Q
Define physical evidence
A
Material items that would be present at the crime scene on the victim or found in a suspect possession
5
Q
Define trace evidence
A
Physical evidence that is found in small but measurable amounts, such as strands of hair, fibres or skin cells
6
Q
What is the primary crime scene in an investigation
A
The original location of a crime of accident
