ABMDI Chapter 5 Identifying and Preserving Evidence questions with correct answers

Personal Property Answer Property on or near the decedent and can be returned to the next of kin Evidence Answer Any material that contributes to the cause or manner of death and is considered important to supporting the facts of the case. Evidence can be any item the investigator deems important in explaining the circumstances of death. Types of evidence that is commonly encountered in death investigations Answer 1.)Ligatures 2). weapons and ammunition 3). medication 4). suicide notes True/False - Personal property may or may not be evidence Answer True Four issues that are critical in regard to evidence : Answer 1). Recognition 2). Collection 3). Packaging 4). Storage Evidence such as ligatures and drug containers should be : Answer Logged on a chain of custody form