ID and Collection of evidence

Question 1

Evidence Definition

Answer 1

Any item which tends to shed light on an event or an incident

Question 2

Physical Evidence

Answer 2

Can be seen, touched, smelled, or tasted.
Anything real that has substance to establish the facts of a case.

Question 3

Trace Evidence

Answer 3

Extremely small items of evidence

Question 4

Transitory Evidence

Answer 4

Exists for only a short period of time

Question 5

Associative Evidence

Answer 5

Evidence that links a suspect with the crime

Question 6

Documentary Evidence

Answer 6

Written or printed on material

Question 7

TYPES OF EVIDENCE

Answer 7

Intangible Evidence
Inculpatory Evidence
Exculpatory Evidence

Question 8

Exculpatory Evidence

Answer 8

Can exonerate an individual

Question 9

Inculpatory Evidence

Answer 9

Points to liability and proves guilt

Question 10

Intangible Evidence

Answer 10

Pertains to emotions and is not physical
evidence

Question 11

Direct Evidence:

Answer 11

• EYEWITNESS
• STATEMENTS

Question 12

Indirect Evidence

Answer 12

PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

Question 13

CHAIN OF CUSTODY

Answer 13

1. begins when the item is collected
2. anytime evidence is turned over

Question 14

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Answer 14

Evidence can be placed into a general category; a definite identification cannot be made

Question 15

IDENTIFYING
CHARACTERISTICS

Answer 15

Evidence can be identified to a specific
source; the evidence must have sufficient
detail.

Question 16

T/F
According to CBI, DNA can be extracted
with sample as small the head of a pin

Answer 16

T

Question 17

“3 R” Rule

Answer 17

Radial fracture
Right angle
To the Rear

Question 18

SEIZURE OF FIREARMS

Answer 18

• MAKE SAFE
• Document ammunition prior to removal
• Package in paper bag or gun box if
  fingerprints / DNA necessary

Question 19

5 Points of Physical Evidence

Answer 19

1. Obtain it Legally
2. Describe everything in notes and reports
3. Identify the evidence properly
4. Package items correctly
5. Maintain the Chain of Custody – Keep it
   short