Crime Scene processing Flashcards
what does ALS stand for
alternate light source
what does FLS stand for
forensic light source
how long have ALS and FLS been in use for
over 40 years
true/false most ALS and FLS light sources are portable
true
what are 4 examples of what ALS/FLS can detect
- fingerprints
- fibres
- hair
- human body fluids
are ALS/FLS search results presumptive
yes
true/false ALS/FLS are straight forward process to search and photograph
true
how should you find the best wavelength setting for the ALS unit
trial and error
what is different about searching with ALS
- search the scene first with ALS
- locate/note items or areas of interest
- need to wear goggles (typically red and yellow)
- then setup camera for photos
- use the same colour filter as the goggles you’re wearing
- use a tripod, but no flash
what camera settings are needed for ALS/FLS
- orange filter on lens
- high depth of field
- low ISO
- times exposure
- use remote shutter release cord (trial and error to figure out timing)
what provides an overview of the collection and packaging requirements for items being submitted to the CFS
the handbook of forensic evidence for the investigator
what is a secondary offence
- an offence that may be/is prosecuted by way of indictment for which the max punishment is 5 years or more of imprisonmen
- theses are other than primary offences
- extensive list of offences
when DNA is taken from a suspect, where is it sent
RCMP
what are the different swab classifications for submission to CFS
- swabs of suspected blood
- swabs of drink containers/ drinking implements
- swabs of partially eaten food/ eating utensils
- other “saliva” swabs
- weapon swabs (guns and knives only)
- airbag swabs
- “other” swabs
what does BLS stand for (Swab Classification for Submission to CFS)
swabs of suspected blood
what does DCS stand for (Swab Classification for Submission to CFS)
Swabs of drink containers /drinking implements
what does FDS stand for (Swab Classification for Submission to CFS)
Swabs of partially eaten food / eating utensils
what does SAS stand for (Swab Classification for Submission to CFS)
Other ‘saliva’ swabs
what does WPS stand for (Swab Classification for Submission to CFS)
Weapon swabs (Guns and Knives only)
what does ABS stand for (Swab Classification for Submission to CFS)
Airbag swabs
what does OTH stand for (Swab Classification for Submission to CFS)
‘Other’ swabs