- 1: Types of Evidence
- 2: Types of Crime Scenes
- 3: Evidence Collection
- 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
- 04: CODIS
Collection Priority
Home > 3. Evidence Collection > Collection Priority
Prioritize the order in which evidence will be collected at a burglary scene. Collect biological evidence, trace materials and evidence of a fragile nature first.
The second priority would be to collect swabs from handled items that have been moved, are out of place or do not belong to the resident.
A third priority type of evidence that may be at a burglary scene includes the potentially lower-quality biological evidence.
Circumstances and local agency procedures may dictate the priority process. Investigators should contact their local laboratory for specific collection procedures or policies.
