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Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for handling hairs, threads, and fibers?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for handling hairs, threads, and fibers?
- Using forceps
- Using tweezers
- Using bare hands (correct)
- Using scissors
When collecting hair samples from a live victim or suspect, from which areas of the body should the samples be taken?
When collecting hair samples from a live victim or suspect, from which areas of the body should the samples be taken?
- Head, face, arms, and legs only
- Head and face only
- Head, face, arms, legs, and pubic area (correct)
- Head, face, and arms only
Who is authorized to collect and submit DNA evidence to the Miami-Dade Crime Laboratory?
Who is authorized to collect and submit DNA evidence to the Miami-Dade Crime Laboratory?
- Personnel who have completed a DNA training seminar and on-the-job training (correct)
- Personnel with on-the-job training
- Any personnel
- Personnel who have completed a DNA training seminar
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for collecting wet blood stains?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for collecting wet blood stains?
What is the recommended packaging for liquid bio-hazardous evidence?
What is the recommended packaging for liquid bio-hazardous evidence?
What should be done with clothing stained by biological fluids that are not needed for trial evidence?
What should be done with clothing stained by biological fluids that are not needed for trial evidence?
What should be done with dried blood stains for collection?
What should be done with dried blood stains for collection?
Which department is responsible for the entry of fired casings into the N.I.B.I.N. computer?
Which department is responsible for the entry of fired casings into the N.I.B.I.N. computer?
What is the purpose of the N.I.B.I.N. program?
What is the purpose of the N.I.B.I.N. program?
Which unit within the Miami-Dade Police Department's Crime Laboratory is responsible for N.I.B.I.N. firearms testing?
Which unit within the Miami-Dade Police Department's Crime Laboratory is responsible for N.I.B.I.N. firearms testing?
What should officers do before taking computer equipment into evidence?
What should officers do before taking computer equipment into evidence?
According to the text, how should buccal swabs be collected from the victim and the subject?
According to the text, how should buccal swabs be collected from the victim and the subject?
What should be done after collecting buccal swabs?
What should be done after collecting buccal swabs?
What should be done before collecting DNA swabs from a suspect or victim?
What should be done before collecting DNA swabs from a suspect or victim?
What should be done with firearms retained for evidentiary purposes?
What should be done with firearms retained for evidentiary purposes?
According to the text, what is the purpose of a Chain of Custody in evidence collection?
According to the text, what is the purpose of a Chain of Custody in evidence collection?
Who is responsible for conducting an inventory of a vehicle/vessel before it is removed from the scene?
Who is responsible for conducting an inventory of a vehicle/vessel before it is removed from the scene?
In situations where a vehicle/vessel cannot be processed at the scene but requires minor processing, what is the next step?
In situations where a vehicle/vessel cannot be processed at the scene but requires minor processing, what is the next step?
What information should be included in the documentation of a crime scene processing report?
What information should be included in the documentation of a crime scene processing report?
