Physical evidence comes in several forms. Discuss the various forms and provide examples of each
What will be an ideal response?
Trace Evidence: This category includes objects that are undetectable with the unaided eye, and usually must be visualized using some type of specialized lighting and/or magnification device. Hairs, fibers, dust, pollen, soil, glass fragments, wood chips, and gun powder particles are some of the more common forms of trace evidence. Impression Evidence: Shoe prints, tire tracks, cloth, cordage, bite marks, and even fingerprints are common forms of impression evidence. Biological Evidence: Bodily fluids and tissues comprise most evidence that would be considered biological in nature. Blood, urine, semen, sweat, and mucus as well as bones, skin, and other soft tissues of the body are all examples of biological evidence. Firearms and Weapons Evidence: Includes the identification of specific types of guns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, knives, and specialized devices used as weapons. Documents Evidence: Includes documents in paper, electronic, or other physical form such as contracts, wills, checks or other currency, licenses, passports, and other official documentation.
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a. Desperate for money, Osama Bin Laden found some political allies that were willing to fund his ideas and support him publically, and the group he formed came to be known as Al Queda. b. Osama Bin Laden had been mistreated by less-pure forms of Islam as a child that fueled his need for vengeance. c. Al-Queda was formed following the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan with the goal of overthrowing all apostate Muslim regimes. d. Osama Bin Laden's father told him to build an Islamic Caliphate with his money.
Which of the following collects information from member countries about crime rates and the operations of the criminal justice systems?
a. Uniform Crime Report (UCR) b. International Crime Victimization Survey (ICVS) c. National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) d. United Nations Surveys of Crime and Trends and Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (CTS)
The function of parole has changed from its traditional role. It is now tasked primarily with a. protecting the public from released offenders
b. rehabilitating the offender. c. providing community help services for the offender. d. meeting the multiple treatment needs of the offender.