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What are the three primary aspects of crime scene management?
What are the three primary aspects of crime scene management?
Which type of evidence is described as microscopic material?
Which type of evidence is described as microscopic material?
What protection does the Fourth Amendment provide?
What protection does the Fourth Amendment provide?
What does the acronym CYMBL represent in crime scene descriptions?
What does the acronym CYMBL represent in crime scene descriptions?
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What kind of blood stain is formed by acts of gravity?
What kind of blood stain is formed by acts of gravity?
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Study Notes
Crime Scene Management
- Three primary aspects: administrative, operational, and legal.
Trace Evidence
- Microscopic material.
- Example: drugs connected to a drug dealer.
Physical Evidence
- Tangible items linked to a crime.
- Example: drugs found during a search warrant.
Circumstantial Evidence
- Indirect evidence suggesting a connection to a crime.
- Example: footprints at a burglary scene.
Fourth Amendment
- Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Victim Care
- Prioritizing victim care after verifying a crime.
Law Enforcement Tragedy
- Dallas, Texas ambush (2016) deadliest since 9/11.
Flash Descriptions (CYMBL)
- Color, year, make, body, license.
Blood Stain Patterns
- Passive stains: formed by gravity (pooling, drops).
- Cast-off stains: fling motion (suggests striking).
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Description
This quiz covers the essential elements of crime scene management, including various types of evidence such as trace and physical evidence, as well as the legal aspects under the Fourth Amendment. Test your knowledge on victim care, circumstantial evidence, and more detailed forensic concepts like blood stain patterns. Whether you are a student of criminal justice or just interested in forensic science, this quiz is perfect for you!