Lecture 6 Scene Preservation (CSI) Flashcards
1
Q
What is Locards exchange principle?
A
Every contact leaves a trace.
2
Q
What are the golden hour principles?
A
- Preservation of life
- Preservation of scene
- Securing evidence
- Identifying victim(s)
- Identifying Suspect(s)
3
Q
The actions of the first responder should be C.C.S.C?
A
Confirm- What the incident is?
Cordon- Is it adequate- can it be widened?
Secure- Is there anyone in the scene?
Control- Has a log been started?
4
Q
Examples of evidence left on scene?
A
- DNA
- Footware prints
- finger prints
- hairs and fibres
- tool marks
- paint and glass samples
5
Q
What should exhibits be recorded on?
A
MG12
