Explain how to properly process each piece of evidence

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Assignment

The proper identification, collection, and processing of physical evidence is essential to a criminal investigation. Failure at any level may result in suspects not being properly identified and apprehended. The improper collection of evidence can even result in a guilty person going free if it is determined that evidence was inadvertently tainted or illegally obtained.

The government has the burden of proof in a criminal case, and therefore, it is the government's obligation to preserve the evidence that establishes a person's guilt. Both prosecutors and suspects rely on the work of law enforcement to ensure that evidence is properly collected and preserved for future analysis, thus maximizing the probability that due process and justice are achieved.

The identification and collection of evidence at a major crime scene might be tedious, but it is essential that the procedures established by an agency are followed thoroughly. Investigators may only get one chance to identify and collect evidence and photographically document a scene. Once a crime scene is released, blood stains are cleaned, bullet holes are fixed, and damaged items are discarded.

To prepare for this assignment:

the differences between proper and improper evidence handling and processing.

Consider how the two types of evidence that you selected should be processed and the potential consequences of processing them incorrectly.

Identify the two types of evidence from the crime that you selected

Explain how to properly process each piece of evidence. In your explanation, be sure to include the steps that you would take.

Explain at least two consequences of not properly processing the evidence that you selected. Be specific.

choose one crime scene photographs to use for this assign. Select two pieces of evidence that you think have value to the investigation types of evidence that are present at this crime scene.

Support with specific references to all resources used in its preparation

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