KATHERINE HARRIS NEW CASE STUDY 2026
COUGH AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH TWO
DIFFERENT ANSWER VERSIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTIONS
◉ Scene's of crime officers (SOCOs) Answer: *These roles are often
depicted on television as CSIs all crime scene investigators and are
employed by the police service to preserve and protect a crime
scene and recover evidence.
*Clearly, such evidence can be vital in criminal investigations. - Ian
Huntley.
*It is essential the evidence at a crime scene remains
uncontaminated and is collected as soon as possible to provide
reliable evidence in a criminal investigation.
*SOCOs Typically search for trace evidence such as gunshot residue,
fingerprints and hairs and fibres, Should contamination occur, the
evidence will be inadmissible (unable to be used) in court, However,
such risk is minimised as SOCOs are trained and qualified in this
area.
*They usually operate an on-call system and are therefore always
available to assist in criminal investigations.
◉ Limitations of SOCOs Answer: There are many times when the
role produces limitations to solving a crime:
, *SOCOs may be exposed to hazardous substances in the course of
their role, such as contaminants contacting the skin or airborne
substances that could enter the mouth. Why is this a limitation?
This is a limitation as the SOCO is putting themselves at risk and can
be physically harmed by this.
*Such risks are minimised by the wearing of protective clothing,
including masks and glasses.
*Not anyone can be a SOCOs, it requires years of training, skill and
patience as well as care and attention to detail. Failure to collect
evidence correctly can lead to a guilty person going free.
*They can injure themselves on the crime scene.
*Things can be left at the crime scene.
◉ Amanda Knox Answer: *Amanda Knox is an American woman
who spent almost 4 years in an Italian prison following her
conviction for the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher, a fellow
exchange student who shared her apartment. In 2015, Knox was
definitively acquitted by the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation.
*One of the SOCOs went to the crime scene and did not wear
protective clothing.
*They also broke down the door but there was blood on the door so
it could be contaminated.
*The SOCOs left the bra covered in Meredith's blood at the crime
scene.
COUGH AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH TWO
DIFFERENT ANSWER VERSIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTIONS
◉ Scene's of crime officers (SOCOs) Answer: *These roles are often
depicted on television as CSIs all crime scene investigators and are
employed by the police service to preserve and protect a crime
scene and recover evidence.
*Clearly, such evidence can be vital in criminal investigations. - Ian
Huntley.
*It is essential the evidence at a crime scene remains
uncontaminated and is collected as soon as possible to provide
reliable evidence in a criminal investigation.
*SOCOs Typically search for trace evidence such as gunshot residue,
fingerprints and hairs and fibres, Should contamination occur, the
evidence will be inadmissible (unable to be used) in court, However,
such risk is minimised as SOCOs are trained and qualified in this
area.
*They usually operate an on-call system and are therefore always
available to assist in criminal investigations.
◉ Limitations of SOCOs Answer: There are many times when the
role produces limitations to solving a crime:
, *SOCOs may be exposed to hazardous substances in the course of
their role, such as contaminants contacting the skin or airborne
substances that could enter the mouth. Why is this a limitation?
This is a limitation as the SOCO is putting themselves at risk and can
be physically harmed by this.
*Such risks are minimised by the wearing of protective clothing,
including masks and glasses.
*Not anyone can be a SOCOs, it requires years of training, skill and
patience as well as care and attention to detail. Failure to collect
evidence correctly can lead to a guilty person going free.
*They can injure themselves on the crime scene.
*Things can be left at the crime scene.
◉ Amanda Knox Answer: *Amanda Knox is an American woman
who spent almost 4 years in an Italian prison following her
conviction for the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher, a fellow
exchange student who shared her apartment. In 2015, Knox was
definitively acquitted by the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation.
*One of the SOCOs went to the crime scene and did not wear
protective clothing.
*They also broke down the door but there was blood on the door so
it could be contaminated.
*The SOCOs left the bra covered in Meredith's blood at the crime
scene.
