A police officer is investigating a sexual assault and recovered the underwear that was worn by the victim after the assault. How should the officer package the evidence so as not to damage potential DNA evidence?
A. The officer should place the evidence in a plastic bag, sealed tightly, to avoid air exposure.
B. The officer should make sure the evidence is air dried, then sealed in a paper bag.
C. The evidence should be heat-sealed in plastic to prevent DNA contamination.
D. The officer should wrap the evidence in clean paper after it is air-dried, then place it in a plastic evidence bag.
B
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