Describe the advantages of incorporating an evidence collection unit into the organizational structure of the crime laboratory

What will be an ideal response?


Answer should include points such as the following:
Evidence technicians under the continuous direction of the crime laboratory are more likely to have received thorough training in the gathering of evidence at the crime site.
Evidence technicians who are continually exposed to the problems and techniques of the forensic scientist are better prepared to adopt new procedures or modify existing procedures to improve evidence collection.
Evidence technicians working out of the forensic laboratory will have at their disposal all the proper tools and supplies for proper collection and packaging of evidence for future scientific examination.

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. Texas b. California c. Washington d. Oregon

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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