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Forensic Evidence - Coggle Diagram
Forensic Evidence
Intimate Samples (Forensic Procedure Act) - Done by a Medical Practitioner not Police Officer
Sample of any tissue
Sample of urine
Sample of semen
Sample of pubic hair (plucked)
Sample of blood
Swab from a persons genitals or from any body orifice other than the mouth
Dental Impressions
Primary Function
Linking offenders to the crime
Prove an offence was committed
Identification of victims and offenders
Support police investigations (intelligence)
Elimination of suspects
Provision of evidence of fact to the courts of law
Impression Evidence
Toolmarks
Fingerprints
Shoemarks
Bitemarks
Tyre
Hand writing indentations
Non Intimate Samples (Can be done by forensics or police officer)
Swab of any part of the body other than samples classified as intimate (including buccal swabs)
Sample of saliva
Sample taken from finger nails
Friction ridge impresions
Sample of hair other than public hair
Evidence Integrity
Unique ID Number
Sealed Condition
Continuity begins at scene
Store evidence appropriately
Use the correct package for the type of evidence
Biological Evidence
Blood, Salivia, Semen, Urine, Faecal Matter, Perspiration, Skill Cells, Skin Tissues etc
Items that contain biological evidence
Bed Sheets (semen/hair)
Drink containers (salivia)
Chewing gum, salivia
Clothing (hair, blood, semen)
Underwear (Semen)
Weapons or Tools (blood, skin cells and hair)
Ciggy Butts