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Introduction

Learning Objectives

1. Types of Evidence
   • Module Overview
   • Evidence Found at Crime Scenes
   • Trace Evidence
   • Integrity of Trace Evidence
   • Biological Evidence
   • Safety
   • Integrity of Biological Evidence
   • Latent Fingerprints
   • Summary
2. Crime Scenes
   • Module Overview
   • Types of Crime Scenes
   • Outdoor Crime Scene
   • Indoor Crime Scene
   • Conveyance
   • Seven Step Protocol
   • Victim Interview
   • Locating Evidence
   • Evidence Search Methods
   • Documentation
   • Summary
3. Evidence Collection
   • Module Overview
   • Collection Priority
   • Control Samples
   • Reference Sample Collection
   • Equipment
   • Procedures
   • Biological Evidence Packaging
   • Blood and Body Fluid Collection
   • Hair and Fiber
   • Wet Stains on Absorbent Surfaces
   • Special Situations
   • Wet Stains on Nonabsorbent Surfaces
   • Dry Stains on Absorbent Surfaces
   • Dry Stains on Nonabsorbent Surfaces
   • Collecting a Sample From a Smear
   • Evidence Marking
   • Packaging for Transport
   • Chain of Custody
   • Preserving Evidence
   • Reporting
   • Testifying
   • Summary
4. CODIS
   • Module Overview
   • How Can CODIS Help in Solving Crimes?
   • DNA Database Hits
   • What Is CODIS??
   • Database Levels
   • Profile Types
   • John Doe Warrant
   • Summary

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