10 Questions
True or false: Investigators and first responding officers will thoroughly search the crime scene during the initial scan?
False
True or false: The purpose of marking evidence with evidence markers is to allow for quick and efficient record-keeping of the crime scene?
True
True or false: A trained forensic photographer takes photographs of the evidence that has been marked at the crime scene?
True
True or false: Sketching the scene is the final step in the crime scene investigation process?
False
True or false: The sketch created by the crime scene investigator should match the photographs and align with evidence markers?
True
During the crime scene investigation process, when are photographs taken of the evidence?
At a later time when new evidence is marked
What is the purpose of sketching the crime scene?
To provide a rough sketch of the scene's dimensions and the location of evidence
Who is responsible for photographing the evidence at the crime scene?
Trained forensic photographers
When are evidence markers placed at the crime scene?
During the initial scan of the scene
What is the purpose of the quick scan of the crime scene?
To allow for quick and efficient record-keeping of the scene
Study Notes
Crime Scene Investigation Process
- False: Investigators and first responding officers do not thoroughly search the crime scene during the initial scan.
Marking Evidence
- True: The purpose of marking evidence with evidence markers is to allow for quick and efficient record-keeping of the crime scene.
Crime Scene Photography
- True: A trained forensic photographer takes photographs of the evidence that has been marked at the crime scene.
- Photographs of evidence are taken after the evidence has been marked at the crime scene.
Crime Scene Sketching
- False: Sketching the scene is not the final step in the crime scene investigation process.
- The purpose of sketching the crime scene is to create a visual representation of the scene to aid in documentation and reconstruction.
- The sketch created by the crime scene investigator should match the photographs and align with evidence markers.
Evidence Markers and Photography
- Evidence markers are placed at the crime scene to mark the location of evidence.
- The purpose of the quick scan of the crime scene is to identify potential evidence and get an overall sense of the scene.
Test your knowledge on crime scene investigation techniques with this quiz. Learn about the importance of scanning and photographing the crime scene to efficiently document evidence.
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