Physical Evidence

Front

___________ is a national fingerprint and criminal history database maintained by the FBI and launched in 1999.

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AFIS

Front

The computerized database used to store DNA information is:

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CODIS

Front

If the laboratory can piece broken glass from a window or headlight together, then the evidence has ___________ characteristics.

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individual

Front

The examination of a paint chip found on a hit-and-run victim’s garment side-by-side with paint removed from a vehicle suspected of being involved in the incident is an example of:

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comparison

Front

Forensic databases are maintained for all of the following except: fingerprints, automotive paint, bullets, dental impressions

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dental impressions

Front

Physical evidence is considered to have ________ as that of eyewitness (testimonial) evidence.

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greater value

Front

Striations (groves) on a fired bullet?

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Individual Characteristics

Front

Physical evidence can include blood, glass, and _________.

Back

Ammunition, Firearms, Soil

Front

A paint chip is able to be linked to a manufacturer but NOT a specific car is an example of what?

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Class Characteristics

Front

Which is NOT an example of class evidence? Blood Type, Hair Color, Fingerprints, Manufactured fibers

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Fingerprints