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