Title: Evidence - Court - LAWS.com
Headings: Evidence
Evidence
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How is Evidence Collected at a Crime Scene?
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Content: • The witness must accurately remember what he or she perceived
• The witness must be able to communicate—lucidly—what he or she perceived. How is Evidence Collected at a Crime Scene? The bulk of crime scenes are surrounded by crucial evidence that must be collected for analysis and use in future prosecution efforts. The process of collecting evidence is stringent; law enforcement officers must employ exacting techniques to avoid tampering with the evidence. Without use of these techniques, evidence may be lost, contaminated or overlooked. Moreover, improper collection of evidence can be deemed inadmissible in court or at a trial. The following steps must be taken by a law enforcement officer when collecting evidence: 1. The officer must secure and preserve the crime scene.