Question

1. the ability to establish the exact whereabouts of an item of evidence and under whose control it was from its collection at the crime scene to its presentation in the courtroom and everywhere in between is called: a. chain of command b. chain of custody c. continuity of investigation d. record of evidence 14. the best method for collecting small evidence, such as a strand of hair, is to pick it up using: a. vacuum b. tape lift c. forceps d. gloves 15. the first - responding police officer should keep a record of anyone who enters or leave the crime scene. this is called: a. chain of command b. chain of custody c. security log d. evidence log 16. any removal of evidence from a crime scene must be in accordance with what amendment? a. first b. second c. third d. fourth e. fifth 17. evidence containing biological evidence such as blood should be stored in what type of container? a. airtight container to prevent evaporation of possible liquids or residues b. breathable container to prevent moisture and mold c. insulated container to prevent temperature fluctuations d. dark container to prevent uv damage 18. when the person administering a suspect line - up does not know who the suspect is and makes sure to tell the victim they do not know who the suspect is, this is called a: a. dont ask - dont tell procedure b. double - blind procedure c. sequential line - up procedure d. identification protocol procedure 19. in order to prevent misidentification, when performing a photo or in person suspect line - up, suspects should be presented to the victim: a. simultaneously (all at once) in a straight line for comparison b. individually (one by one) c. in whichever manner the victim feels most comfortable with 20. in 75% of their cases, the innocence project has been able to free individuals from prison for wrongful convictions using this type of evidence: a. eyewitness testimony b. dna c. fingerprint d. ballistics types of evidence for each type of evidence, decide whether it is direct (d) or circumstantial (c): 21. drop of blood 22. video recording 23. handwritten ransom note 24. semen types of evidence for each type of evidence, decide whether it is physical (a) or biological (b) 25. drop of blood 26. handwritten ransom note 27. semen 28. pollen

Explanation:

1. The chain of custody is the record - keeping of an item of evidence from collection to presentation in court, documenting its whereabouts and who had control.
2. Forceps are the best tool for picking up small evidence like a strand of hair.
3. A security log is kept by the first - responding officer to record who enters or leaves the crime scene.
4. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, so evidence removal must follow it.
5. Biological evidence like blood should be stored in a breathable container to prevent moisture and mold.
6. When the administrator of a suspect line - up doesn't know the suspect and tells the victim so, it's a double - blind procedure.
7. To prevent misidentification, suspects should be presented to the victim individually.
8. The Innocence Project has used DNA evidence to free individuals from prison in 75% of their cases.
9. A drop of blood can be direct evidence as it can directly link to a crime.
10. A video recording is direct evidence as it directly shows events related to the crime.
11. A handwritten ransom note is direct evidence as it is a direct communication related to the crime.
12. Semen can be direct evidence as it can directly link to a suspect.
13. A drop of blood is biological evidence as it is a biological substance.
14. A handwritten ransom note is physical evidence as it is a non - biological physical object.
15. Semen is biological evidence as it is a biological substance.
16. Pollen is biological evidence as it is a biological substance.

Answer:

1. b. chain of custody
2. c. Forceps
3. c. security log
4. d. Fourth
5. b. Breathable container to prevent moisture and mold
6. b. Double - blind procedure
7. b. Individually (One by one)
8. b. DNA
9. D
10. D
11. D
12. D
13. B
14. A
15. B
16. B