Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the term for the original location of a crime or accident?
What is the term for the original location of a crime or accident?
What is the term for a person thought to be capable of committing a crime?
What is the term for a person thought to be capable of committing a crime?
What type of evidence refers to material items present at the crime scene or on the victims?
What type of evidence refers to material items present at the crime scene or on the victims?
Who are typically the first to arrive at a crime scene?
Who are typically the first to arrive at a crime scene?
Signup and view all the answers
What role is responsible for documenting the crime scene and collecting physical evidence?
What role is responsible for documenting the crime scene and collecting physical evidence?
Signup and view all the answers
Who is often present to determine if search warrants are required and obtains those warrants from a judge?
Who is often present to determine if search warrants are required and obtains those warrants from a judge?
Signup and view all the answers
Who may be called in if the evidence requires expert analysis?
Who may be called in if the evidence requires expert analysis?
Signup and view all the answers
Who investigates the crime by following leads provided by witnesses and physical evidence?
Who investigates the crime by following leads provided by witnesses and physical evidence?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Crime Scene Investigation
- The original location of a crime or accident is referred to as the crime scene.
Individuals Involved in Investigation
- A suspect is a person thought to be capable of committing a crime.
Types of Evidence
- Physical evidence refers to material items present at the crime scene or on the victims.
Initial Response
- Police officers are typically the first to arrive at a crime scene.
Documentation and Evidence Collection
- The crime scene investigator is responsible for documenting the crime scene and collecting physical evidence.
Legal Oversight
- The prosecutor is often present to determine if search warrants are required and obtains those warrants from a judge.
Expert Analysis
- Forensic experts may be called in if the evidence requires expert analysis.
Investigation Process
- Detectives investigate the crime by following leads provided by witnesses and physical evidence.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
Test your knowledge of crime scene vocabulary and basics with this quiz. Learn key terms such as primary crime scene, secondary crime scene, and suspect. Perfect for anyone interested in forensic science or criminal investigation.
