FIS 201 – Crime Scene Collection and Chain of Custody Study
Guide
You find a small dry bloodstain on a suspect's sweatshirt. How should it be collected for long
term storage? - ANS✔✔ Cut the stain out and package in paper to allow it to breathe
$127 in cash is recovered from the pocket of a drug dealer (10 bills total). Which would be
appropriate ways to package this evidence? - ANS✔✔ -In a paper evidence bag
-In a paper envelope
-In a plastic evidence bag
This evidence bag is properly sealed. - ANS✔✔ False
Which of the following would generally constitute "secure physical custody"? - ANS✔✔ Your
personal keyed filing cabinet
A major advantage of a LIMS evidence system is that it is very quick to process chain of custody.
- ANS✔✔ True
Your evil roommate steals a diamond ring from you, then attempts to pawn it. The police collect
it as evidence in her trial for theft. What is likely to be the final disposition of that ring? -
ANS✔✔ It will be returned to it's rightful owner
Guide
You find a small dry bloodstain on a suspect's sweatshirt. How should it be collected for long
term storage? - ANS✔✔ Cut the stain out and package in paper to allow it to breathe
$127 in cash is recovered from the pocket of a drug dealer (10 bills total). Which would be
appropriate ways to package this evidence? - ANS✔✔ -In a paper evidence bag
-In a paper envelope
-In a plastic evidence bag
This evidence bag is properly sealed. - ANS✔✔ False
Which of the following would generally constitute "secure physical custody"? - ANS✔✔ Your
personal keyed filing cabinet
A major advantage of a LIMS evidence system is that it is very quick to process chain of custody.
- ANS✔✔ True
Your evil roommate steals a diamond ring from you, then attempts to pawn it. The police collect
it as evidence in her trial for theft. What is likely to be the final disposition of that ring? -
ANS✔✔ It will be returned to it's rightful owner