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Other Evidence Types

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tripod, level, angle-measuring device, laser pointer, trajectory rods.

Crime scene trajectory kit

image courtesy of Armor Forensics



handheld device

Electronic distance-measuring device with target

Image courtesy of Tri-Tech Inc., Southport, NC

The evidence categories described previously are frequently encountered and may involve special integrity and/or safety elements. 

Some other evidence types that may be encountered:

  • Crime scene reconstruction: distance and angle measurements may be taken. Evidence may be analyzed to determine timeline of events.
  • Questioned documents:  documents should be protected, as they may have intrinsic value.
  • Toxicology:  samples are typically collected by the medical examiner and referred to a toxicologist for examination.
  • Computer crime:  recovery of data files that may be directly related to the crime, such as child pornography or identity theft.

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