evidence cllection Flashcards
Which of the following best describes a Terry Stop?
The act in which law enforcement has the right to stop and frisk someone based upon reasonable suspicion
Chain of custody can be best described as the documentation of movement and location of physical evidence.
true
an area were there us a single point identified from which to start from
Spiral Search
large area, looking for a large object with a group of people
Strip Method
large area where a thorough search is needed and checked twice
Grid Method
indoor crime scene
Zone Method
What is the best method for crime scene investigators to use to avoid spreading trace amounts of DNA throughout the crime scene?
By using new gloves after handling each item
A shoeprint left at a crime scene is an example of …… evidence
impression
In the Terry v. Ohio case, the defendants were being charged with carrying concealed weapons.
true
What is the primary objective of finding physical evidence?
Determining what actually occurred on the crime scene
What is the first step of law enforcement after arriving at a crime scene?
Securing the crime scene
Evidence can still be used in court if the chain of custody is broken.
false
Which of the following cases established the use of warrants?
Mapp v. Ohio
Which of the following best describes trace evidence?
Very small pieces of evidence
Which of the following items are considered trace evidence?
Paint residue
Gunshot residue
Glass fragments
