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Which of the following is NOT a goal of a CSI when collecting evidence from a crime scene?
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?
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?
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?
Why would a CSI collect clothing from the victim and anyone who may have been at the scene if the crime involves a gun?
What should a CSI do if they find illicit drugs or unknown powders at the crime scene?
What should a CSI do if they find illicit drugs or unknown powders at the crime scene?