ID and Collection of evidence Flashcards
Evidence Definition
Any item which tends to shed light on an event or an incident
Physical Evidence
Can be seen, touched, smelled, or tasted.
Anything real that has substance to establish the facts of a case.
Trace Evidence
Extremely small items of evidence
Transitory Evidence
Exists for only a short period of time
Associative Evidence
Evidence that links a suspect with the crime
Documentary Evidence
Written or printed on material
TYPES OF EVIDENCE
Intangible Evidence
Inculpatory Evidence
Exculpatory Evidence
Exculpatory Evidence
Can exonerate an individual
Inculpatory Evidence
Points to liability and proves guilt
Intangible Evidence
Pertains to emotions and is not physical
evidence
Direct Evidence:
- EYEWITNESS
- STATEMENTS
Indirect Evidence
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
CHAIN OF CUSTODY
- begins when the item is collected
- anytime evidence is turned over
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Evidence can be placed into a general category; a definite identification cannot be made
IDENTIFYING
CHARACTERISTICS
Evidence can be identified to a specific
source; the evidence must have sufficient
detail.
T/F
According to CBI, DNA can be extracted
with sample as small the head of a pin
T
“3 R” Rule
Radial fracture
Right angle
To the Rear
SEIZURE OF FIREARMS
- MAKE SAFE
- Document ammunition prior to removal
- Package in paper bag or gun box if
fingerprints / DNA necessary
5 Points of Physical Evidence
- Obtain it Legally
- Describe everything in notes and reports
- Identify the evidence properly
- Package items correctly
- Maintain the Chain of Custody – Keep it
short
