Evidences within a crime scene could take on many forms. Therefore, you could easily move objects or touch any item without realizing that you are actually destroying a potential clue for a crime’s solution. Crime scene investigators are aware of the standard procedures involved upon searching a crime scene in order to keep them intact for interpretation and analysis. Since each type of evidence offer its own individual value for the crime scene investigation, below are a list of evidence with some of the procedures done to preserve their original condition.
Fingerprint Evidence
Any type of prints, whether palm prints or bare footprints, are considered to be valid evidence of an individual’s presence at a crime scene. There are a few basic materials you need to collect samples of fingerprints and yet it a very strong piece of evidence. Any items in a crime scene that are incapable of moving, like fingerprints, need to be processed at the crime scene using any type of powder such as gray, black, or black magnetic powder. Aside from collecting items, fingerprints are one of the top priority at a crime scene.
Marks or Scars
Bodily marks or...