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According to the text, which of the following is considered evidence at a crime scene?
According to the text, which of the following is considered evidence at a crime scene?
- Weapons (guns, knives)
- Forensic materials (fingerprint cards, photographs)
- All of the above (correct)
- None of the above
What is the role of a Crime Scene Technician (CST) according to the text?
What is the role of a Crime Scene Technician (CST) according to the text?
- To secure the crime scene
- To render first aid
- To collect evidence
- All of the above (correct)
Why should responding officers be cognizant of DNA at a crime scene?
Why should responding officers be cognizant of DNA at a crime scene?
- DNA can help identify the offender
- DNA can be recovered from blood and bodily fluids
- DNA is a major factor in solving cases
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is the first step in crime scene processing?
Which of the following is the first step in crime scene processing?
What should be included in photographs and/or video tapes of a crime scene?
What should be included in photographs and/or video tapes of a crime scene?
When should video recording of a crime scene occur?
When should video recording of a crime scene occur?
What is the purpose of sketches in crime scene investigation?
What is the purpose of sketches in crime scene investigation?
According to Locard's exchange principle, what happens when there is contact between two items at a crime scene?
According to Locard's exchange principle, what happens when there is contact between two items at a crime scene?
What is the purpose of the Fume Hood in the CGPD Crime Lab?
What is the purpose of the Fume Hood in the CGPD Crime Lab?
What should personnel do when obtaining latent fingerprints?
What should personnel do when obtaining latent fingerprints?
What is the minimum requirement for physical evidence collected by the Crime Scene Technician?
What is the minimum requirement for physical evidence collected by the Crime Scene Technician?
According to the text, who is responsible for processing the crime scene?
According to the text, who is responsible for processing the crime scene?
Which individuals may be needed to process the crime scene?
Which individuals may be needed to process the crime scene?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a Crime Scene Technician (CST)?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a Crime Scene Technician (CST)?
What information is recorded in the Electronic Crime Scene Logbook upon completion of a crime scene?
What information is recorded in the Electronic Crime Scene Logbook upon completion of a crime scene?
According to the text, what is the recommended method for developing and removing latent fingerprints from surfaces?
According to the text, what is the recommended method for developing and removing latent fingerprints from surfaces?
What should be done if visible prints subject to destruction under normal processing are found?
What should be done if visible prints subject to destruction under normal processing are found?
What should be done if items believed to be covered with latent prints fail to develop under normal processing methods?
What should be done if items believed to be covered with latent prints fail to develop under normal processing methods?
What information should be recorded on the back of all latent lift cards?
What information should be recorded on the back of all latent lift cards?
