5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a procedure to be followed in collecting and packaging firearms evidence at the crime scene?
Avoiding inserting a stick or pencil into the barrel of a weapon
Why are grooves rifled into the bore of a gun?
Bullet will be made to spin and have a true and accurate course on leaving the barrel
What is the likelihood of detecting GSR on swabs taken from living subjects more than six hours after a firing has occurred?
Lower than the likelihood of detecting GSR with swabs taken immediately after a firing
What is the purpose of marking a bullet fired on its base for identification?
To match it with a specific crime scene
What should be done before shipping a weapon to the crime laboratory?
Unloading the weapon
Test your knowledge on proper procedures for collecting and packaging firearms evidence at a crime scene. Identify the step that should NOT be followed and learn the correct methods to ensure accurate preservation of evidence.
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