Questions from Crime and Investigation

Q: What is the investigator’s primary concern when collecting and handling bullets and

What is the investigator’s primary concern when collecting and handling bullets and cartridge cases? Why must the investigator exercise extreme caution when removing a bullet lodged in a wall or other...

Q: Name two types of marks that impart individuality to a tool and

Name two types of marks that impart individuality to a tool and explain how the marks are made.

Q: What techniques does an investigator use to analyze tool marks that cannot

What techniques does an investigator use to analyze tool marks that cannot be removed from a crime scene? What is the disadvantage of this technique?

Q: What is the first thing the investigator does before handling or moving

What is the first thing the investigator does before handling or moving any impression at a crime scene? Why is this considered merely a backup or precautionary procedure?

Q: A Timeline of Forensic Science The following images depict different types of

A Timeline of Forensic Science The following images depict different types of evidence or techniques for analyzing evidence. Place the images in order pertaining to the time in history (least recent t...

Q: Following are descriptions of several hairs; based on these descriptions,

Following are descriptions of several hairs; based on these descriptions, indicate the likely race of the person from whom the hair originated: a. Evenly distributed, fine pigmentation b. Continuous m...

Q: Describe how a firearms examiner compares two bullets. What characteristic does

Describe how a firearms examiner compares two bullets. What characteristic does an examiner most often use to identify bullets and why?

Q: What kinds of impression evidence might a forensic odontologist be asked to

What kinds of impression evidence might a forensic odontologist be asked to analyze? How might this help identify a suspect?

Q: List two reasons why striations on bullets fired from the same gun

List two reasons why striations on bullets fired from the same gun may vary slightly.

Q: Besides the barrel, what parts of a firearm may leave distinctive

Besides the barrel, what parts of a firearm may leave distinctive markings on a shell cartridge?