Evidence Collection & Packaging Flashcards
Define evidence.
Anything left or taken at a crime scene that can provide answers in the CJ system
What are the 3 main types of evidence?
1) Documentary
2) Testimonial
3) Physical
What is the difference between class characteristics and individual characteristics?
Class characteristics have properties associated with a group while individual characteristics are unique to that individual
Give an example of a class characteristic.
Size 10 Nike
Give an example of an individual characteristic.
Random wear pattern on shoe
Each package should contain the following info.
1) Case #
2) Item w/ description
3) Date/time
4) Initials
How should initials be written on a seal?
Half-on, half-off in black permanent marker
What is the preferred material for packaging most evidence?
Paper
Placing evidence that needs to be in paper into a nonbreathable material…
Degrades the evidence
Most narcotics should be packaged in…
Plastic
What are 3 examples of narcotics that should NOT be packaged in plastic?
1) Wet plant material
2) Clandestine lab equipment
3) Mushrooms
What is the main difference in collecting dry stains versus wet stains?
Dry stains were rubbing with sterile water to be collected
Knives can be collected in 2 ways. What are they?
1) Knife box
2) Knife tube
What is the purpose of a Faraday bag?
To block signal to electronic to prevent remote access
Trace evidence should be placed in a…
Drugger’s fold
