OVM3701
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: MAY 2025
, OVM3701 – Assignment 2 (Semester 1, 2025)
QUESTION 1
1.1 Definitions (6 marks)
Expert:
An expert is someone with advanced knowledge or experience in a specific field
who is qualified to give opinions or interpretations in legal settings, especially
during court proceedings.
Resource:
A resource includes any tools, individuals, equipment, or information that support
criminal investigations, such as helping to collect or analyze evidence.
Crime Scene:
A crime scene is a location where a crime has taken place or where evidence
related to a crime can be collected. It includes both direct (primary) and related
(secondary) locations.
1.2 Value of Expert Help at the Crime Scene (14 marks)
Experts from the Criminal Record Centre (CRC) and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL)
are vital in crime scene investigations. Their specialized input adds value in the
following ways:
1. Evidence Identification:
Experts are trained to detect key evidence—like fingerprints, bodily fluids, or
fibers—that others may miss.
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: MAY 2025
, OVM3701 – Assignment 2 (Semester 1, 2025)
QUESTION 1
1.1 Definitions (6 marks)
Expert:
An expert is someone with advanced knowledge or experience in a specific field
who is qualified to give opinions or interpretations in legal settings, especially
during court proceedings.
Resource:
A resource includes any tools, individuals, equipment, or information that support
criminal investigations, such as helping to collect or analyze evidence.
Crime Scene:
A crime scene is a location where a crime has taken place or where evidence
related to a crime can be collected. It includes both direct (primary) and related
(secondary) locations.
1.2 Value of Expert Help at the Crime Scene (14 marks)
Experts from the Criminal Record Centre (CRC) and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL)
are vital in crime scene investigations. Their specialized input adds value in the
following ways:
1. Evidence Identification:
Experts are trained to detect key evidence—like fingerprints, bodily fluids, or
fibers—that others may miss.
