Trace Evidence Collection Techniques

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Which of the following is NOT a goal of a CSI when collecting evidence from a crime scene?

  • Preserve the evidence for analysis
  • Identify the person who did it (correct)
  • Reconstruct the crime
  • Collect evidence in a way that will make it stand up in court

What are some examples of trace evidence that a CSI might collect from a crime scene?

  • Witness testimonies and surveillance footage
  • Gun-shot residue and paint residue (correct)
  • Fingerprints and DNA
  • Footprints and tire tracks

What items might a CSI use to collect trace evidence at a crime scene?

  • A biohazard waste bag and a gown
  • Tweezers and plastic containers with lids (correct)
  • A filtered vacuum device and a knife
  • Gloves and a face mask

Why would a CSI collect clothing from the victim and anyone who may have been at the scene if the crime involves a gun?

<p>To test for gun-shot residue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a CSI do if they find illicit drugs or unknown powders at the crime scene?

<p>Collect and bag them as evidence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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