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	In order for physical evidence to be used effectively for aiding an investigator, it must first be photographed and tagged as evidence and turned over to the officer in charge of the crime scene.

	True False

	It is the responsibility of the first police officer arriving on a crime scene to take steps to preserve and protect the area to the greatest extent possible.

	True False

	The most important prerequisite for photographing a crime scene is for it to be in an unaltered condition.

	True False

	Prior to taking photographs of the crime scene, the investigator first draws a rough sketch, containing an accurate depiction of the dimensions of the scene and showing the location of all objects.

	True False

	If bloodstained materials are stored in airtight containers, such as pill bottles, vials or other similar containers, the accumulation of moisture may encourage the growth of mold, which can destroy the evidential value of blood.

	True False

	The examination of evidence requires comparison with a “substrate control” to ensure the evidentiary value of the crime-scene evidence.

	True False

	Because of the nature of crime scene investigation coupled with the presence of blood or other bodily fluids, police officers have a significant risk of contracting AIDS or hepatitis at the crime scene.

	True False

	Police must be compliant with Fourth Amendment considerations as found in the Bill of Rights when removing any evidence from an individual or a crime scene.

	True False

	The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that in the absence of a court-approved search warrant (i.e., a warrantless search) police are prohibited from processing a suspected crime scene or otherwise retrieving evidence.

	True False

	Most evidence can be conveniently shipped through traditional mail service.

	True False

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In order for physical evidence to be used effectively for aiding an investigator, it must first be photographed and tagged as evidence and turned over to the officer in charge of the crime scene.

It is the responsibility of the first police officer arriving on a crime scene to take steps to preserve and protect the area to the greatest extent possible.

The most important prerequisite for photographing a crime scene is for it to be in an unaltered condition.

Prior to taking photographs of the crime scene, the investigator first draws a rough sketch, containing an accurate depiction of the dimensions of the scene and showing the location of all objects.

If bloodstained materials are stored in airtight containers, such as pill bottles, vials or other similar containers, the accumulation of moisture may encourage the growth of mold, which can destroy the evidential value of blood.

The examination of evidence requires comparison with a “substrate control” to ensure the evidentiary value of the crime-scene evidence.

Because of the nature of crime scene investigation coupled with the presence of blood or other bodily fluids, police officers have a significant risk of contracting AIDS or hepatitis at the crime scene.

Police must be compliant with Fourth Amendment considerations as found in the Bill of Rights when removing any evidence from an individual or a crime scene.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that in the absence of a court-approved search warrant (i.e., a warrantless search) police are prohibited from processing a suspected crime scene or otherwise retrieving evidence.

Most evidence can be conveniently shipped through traditional mail service.