Discussion: Preserving Evidence Scenario Based Activity
There are several different types or classifications of evidence. Each type of evidence may have different requirements or methodology for handling them at the scene for it to be properly identified, documented, processed, and admissible at trial.
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• A through G:
o Identify the methods used in the identification of evidence (e.g., visual, black light, police dog, chemicals, electronics, etc.)
o Describe at least three different methods involved in the identification of evidence.
o Explain why these identification methods are appropriate for certain evidence but inappropriate for other types.
o Explain how the identification methodology might affect laboratory testing.
o Explain the requirements for the identification methodology related to admissibility of evidence at trial.
• H through O:
o Explain the types of documentation that might be used at a crime scene (e.g. sketches, photographs, note taking, etc.)
o Describe at least two different methods for documenting the scene.
o Explain why the various documentation methods might be used for different types of crimes scenes or evidence.
o Explain the requirements for documentation related to admissibility of evidence at trial.
• P through Z:
o Contrast the collection and packaging requirements for different types of evidence (e.g., digital, biological, trace, drugs, explosives, etc.)
o Describe at least three different methods involved in the collection and packaging of evidence.
o Contrast between these different collection and packaging methods to identify the type of evidence each is appropriate for.
o Explain how the different types of collection and packaging of evidence might affect laboratory testing.
o Explain the requirements for the collection and packaging of evidence related to admissibility at trial.
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