Why must the crime-scene investigator never attempt to fit a suspect tool into a tool mark?

What will be an ideal response?


The crime-scene investigator must never attempt to fit a suspect tool into a tool mark because any contact between the tool and the marked surface may alter the mark and will, at the least, raise serious questions about the integrity of the evidence.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. thiamine (vitamin B1) b. fentanyl c. acetaldehyde d. glutamine

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