- 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
Evidence Marking
Home > 3. Evidence Collection > Evidence Marking
Investigators should accurately and thoroughly document evidence under their control.
Descriptions of evidence include the following:
- Type of item.
- Size of item.
- Manufacturer's markings or serial numbers.
- Noticeable damage or alteration to the item.
- Unusual stains.
- Unusual markings.
