SAR Fundamentals/Evidence handling/Question bank
From PCSAR
Q: What is "the chain of evidence"?
A: The continuity of the handling of the evidence from when it was first found until it is presented in court.
Q: What are the two types of evidence?
A:
- Physical evidence - tangible object
- Incorporeal
Q:
Why is documentation so important in a search?
A: Documentation is very important as it can provide a clear sequence of events and help preserve clues and evidence.
Q:
What methods/tools are useful when document activities, evidence or clues?
A:
- notebook, pen or pencil
- plastic bags
- photos
- sketches
- more than one witness to document the situation
