Crime Scene Investigation

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Which step of crime scene investigation involves taking photographs of the overall area and close-ups of items using evidence markers or a ruler for size reference?

  • Secure the Scene
  • See the Scene (correct)
  • Separate the Witnesses
  • Scan the Scene

What is the purpose of separating witnesses at a crime scene?

  • To gather more information about the crime
  • To make them feel more comfortable
  • To prevent them from leaving the scene
  • To keep them from working together to create a cover story and/or share details about the situation with one another (correct)

Which step of crime scene investigation involves creating a sketch of the scene?

  • Separate the Witnesses
  • Sketch the Scene (correct)
  • Scan the Scene
  • Secure the Scene

Which of the following is NOT a step in a crime scene investigation?

<p>Collecting evidence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of logging evidence onto an evidence log and marking it with an evidence label?

<p>To track the chain of custody (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances is a search warrant not needed to search for and collect evidence?

<p>If someone consents to the search (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario of police seeing a gun on the front seat of a parked car during a high-school football game, can they enter the car and seize the gun without a warrant?

<p>Yes, the gun is in plain view (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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