crime scene investigation

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What is another name for the person who investigates deaths in a crime scene?

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Medical Examiner

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What does 'Locard's Exchange Principle' state?

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Every contact leaves a trace.

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Define 'Locard's Principle'.

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States that criminals always take a trace of something with them or leave a trace of something behind at the scene of the crime.

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In a crime scene sketch, evidence should be triangulated from what?

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Fixed points.

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True or False: Evidence can be found almost anywhere in a crime scene.

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True.

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What is the role of a coroner?

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To investigate deaths, particularly those happening under unusual circumstances.

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What is trace evidence?

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Small pieces of material that can be transferred during the commission of a crime.

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What is the purpose of a crime scene sketch?

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To provide a visual representation of the crime scene and the location of evidence.

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What is the significance of securing a crime scene?

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To prevent contamination and preserve evidence.

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What type of evidence is considered physical evidence?

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Any tangible object that can be collected and analyzed.