Topic 2 - CSI 7's

What is the purpose of separating witnesses at a crime scene?

• To allow them to share details with each other

• To prevent them from creating a cover story

• To keep them safe from the crime scene

• To help them work together to solve the crime

What is the first step in the 7 S's of crime scene investigation?

• Secure the Scene

• Search for Evidence

• See the Scene

• Scan the Scene

What is the purpose of sketching the crime scene?

• To take close-up pictures of evidence

• To identify the primary crime scene

• To recreate the crime scene at an alternate location

• To create a piece of art for the investigation

What is the purpose of securing and collecting evidence at a crime scene?

• To hide the evidence from the suspects

• To keep the evidence safe and intact

• To prevent the evidence from becoming admissible in court

• To damage or contaminate the evidence

What is the purpose of crime scene tape?

• To mark the location of evidence

• To create a barrier for the witnesses

• To secure the area and preserve evidence

• To decorate the crime scene

What is the purpose of scanning the crime scene?

• To identify the primary crime scene

• To take close-up pictures of evidence

• To separate the witnesses

• To get an overall picture of the scene

What is the purpose of searching for evidence at a crime scene?

• To sketch the scene for recreation

• To identify any evidence that may have been overlooked

• To separate the witnesses

• To secure the area and preserve evidence

What is the purpose of the chain of custody on an evidence label?

• To keep track of the evidence log

• To ensure the evidence is admissible in court

• To hide the evidence from the suspects

• To damage or contaminate the evidence

What is the purpose of the Fourth Amendment in crime scene investigation?

• To prohibit unreasonable searches and seizures

• To prevent witnesses from sharing details with each other

• To create a cover story for the suspects

• To allow investigators to search and seize evidence without a warrant

In which situation is a search warrant not needed for evidence collection at a crime scene?

• If there is a threat to the life or safety of others

• If there has been an arrest related to the crime

• If someone consents to the search

• If a suspect is attempting to flee / escape