First Quarter Forensics EQT Worksheet

evidence includes oral or written statements given to police as well as court testimony by people who witnessed an event.
evidence refers to any material items that would be present at the crime scene, on the victims, or found in a suspect’s possession.
refers to physical evidence that is found in small but measurable amounts, such as strands of hair, fibers, or skin cells.
Any physical location in which a crime has occurred or is suspected of having occurred.
The original location of a crime or accident.
An alternate location where additional evidence may be found.
Person thought to be capable of committing a crime
Person associated with someone suspected of committing a crime.
Statement of where a suspect was at the time of a crime.
typically the first to arrive at a crime scene. They are responsible for securing the scene so no evidence is destroyed and detaining persons of interest in the crime.
documents the crime scene in detail and collects any physical evidence.
often present to help determine if any search warrants are required to proceed and obtains those warrants from a judge.
(if a homicide) may or may not be present to determine a preliminary cause of death.
(forensic entomologists, anthropologists, or psychologists) may be called in if the evidence requires expert analysis.
interview witnesses and consult with the CSI unit. They investigate the crime by following leads provided by witnesses and physical evidence.