An officer conducting a preliminary investigation at the crime scene demonstrates inefficiency and incompetence by

a. protecting the crime scene.
b. apprehending the suspect.
c. picking up each item of evidence and examining it.
d. identifying and interviewing witnesses.
e. preparing a complete and accurate report.


Answer: c. picking up each item of evidence and examining it.

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