You have responded to a crime scene and will be in charge of processing this scene. It is imperative that you complete a crime scene sketch for accuracy and use it in court. Discuss the pertinent information which you will place in the sketch and why

this is important

What will be an ideal response?


Investigator's complete name, date, time, type of crime, assigned case number, officers names who assist in producing the crime scene sketch, address of the crime scene, its position in a building, landmarks, the scale of the drawing, the primary items of evidence, and a key/legend identifying symbols or points of reference used within the sketch. The sketch is an official document meaning that it is the backbone of the prosecution of the case.

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In evidence collection, a water based liquid may be temporarily stored in a clean __________ cu

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Explain the three general models of prisons.

What will be an ideal response?

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Most medical examinations of a deceased person are conducted primarily to:?

a. prepare the body for burial. b. determine the deceased's identity. c. determine the time and cause of death. d. satisfy the state's legal requirement.

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______ disenfranchisement varies by state and is considered to be a “civil death.”

a. Convict b. Felon c. Mental d. Political

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