In which situation might a forensic scientist decide to collect fiber evidence from a crime scene?
A.
if collection with a paper bag or sheet of paper isn’t feasible
B.
if there’s a risk of the evidence getting lost if it is transferred on other objects
C.
if there’s a likelihood that fiber evidence exists at the scene of a crime
D.
if there are multiple crime scenes with fiber items that need to be transported
C. if there's a likelihood that fiber evidence exists at the scene of a crime.
If an evidence database operated by a local law enforcement agency doesn’t include a reference sample of a particular kind of auto body paint, what might investigators do to get such a sample?
A.
Request a sample from the manufacturer.
B.
Adjust their search queries in the paint database.
C.
Collect more samples from the known paint source.
D.
Use a vacuum to gather more debris from the crime scene.