Tool Marks

What is the definition of ABRASION MARK?

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What is the definition of CUTTING MARK?

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What is the definition of INDENTATION MARK?

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What is the definition of TOOL MARK?

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TRUE or FALSE:

the best way to document tools and tool marks as evidence is by taking photos of the tools and tool marks.

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TRUE or FALSE:

When taking crime scene photos of evidence, should a measuring device be shown in the photo for reference?

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Tool mark evidence should NOT be photographed, documented, collected, and/or casted.

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Tools have major and minor surface differences that can help identify one tool impression from another.

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Tool marks are categorized into one of 4 categories: indentations marks, abrasion marks, cutting marks, and casting marks.

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TRUE or FALSE:

Advancing technology for distinguishing tool marks is helping forensic experts help the courts fight crime and find criminals.

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