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Evidence & Photography
CBI Classes
28
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Professional
11/21/2015

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Term
The entire crime scene should be ____________.
Definition
Photographed before doing anything else
Term
When photographing a crime scene, what technique should be used?
Definition
Start at all four corners & use a far, medium, close approach
Term

What does the F-Stop on the camera control?

 

Tip: F-Stop refers to apperture

Definition
Amount of Light & Depth of Field
Term
If your camera is set at F16 and the photo is too dark how should you correct it?
Definition
Increase the F stop to F8
Term
How should light be used to highlight a shoe or tire imprint on the ground?
Definition
side (oblique) light at a low angle
Term
What does the 'bulb' setting allow a photographer to do?
Definition
keep the exposure open as long as the photographer wants
Term
When taking close-up photos what should the photographer remember?
Definition
To take photos with and without scale
Term
What is the purpose of medium or mid-range photography at a crime scene?
Definition
To establish the location of evidence in the scene
Term
What element is critical during night time photography?
Definition
Proper lighting
Term
Which crime scene photo is the most frequently overlooked?
Definition
the mid-range photo
Term
How much of a latent prints is water?
Definition
99.5%
Term
What is the best procedure to follow for processing a soda can at a crime scene?
Definition
Collect & submit to lab
Term
When lifting a latent print which side of the print card should the tape be attached to?
Definition
Glossy side of card
Term
What is the primary purpose of protecting a crime scene?
Definition
prevent removal & contamination of evidence
Term
What is the purpose of the initial walk through at a crime scene?
Definition
obtain info for planning the scene
Term
What should happen to evidence as it is picked up at the crime scene?
Definition
It should be kept in a central & secure location
Term
What is the best procedure for a firearm found in water?
Definition
Keep the firearm in the water it was found in
Term
How should hair and fibers at a crime scene be gathered?
Definition
by the most appropriate method considering circumstances
Term
How should a needle, syringe or sharp piece of evidence be packaged?
Definition
in a sealed hard container
Term
Who has control of the body at the crime scene?
Definition
the coroner
Term
When gathering a blood stained item from a crime scene, how should it be gathered?
Definition
submit the entire item to the lab
Term
When gathering DNA swabs (cheek swabs) what should be remembered?
Definition
take a swab from both the victim & the suspect
Term
What is the best method for collecting blood at the scene?
Definition
use a sterile swab dampened with distilled water
Term
What has to happen with wet pieces of evidence before shipping to the lab?
Definition
air dried & packaged in a paper bag
Term
What is the best evidence to gather at a crime scene?
Definition
it depends on the crime scene
Term
Can items of evidence submitted to the lab be processed by multiple disciplines?
Definition
yes
Term
What should you remember to do when submitting a firearm to the lab?
Definition
do NOT put zip ties down the barrel
Term
When you find a firearm what is NOT recommended?
Definition
leave it as you found it
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