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 * Crime Scene**-a location where an illegal act took place..(assult, burglary, murder)..where most physical evidence is retrieved
 * Criminalistics**-the application of science to the physical evidence ..(bloodstains, DNA and bullet trajectories)

When areas become a crime scene, the biggest concern is to make sure to preserve evidence..(footprints, fingerprints,blood)


 * Locard's Exchange Principle**-Dr. Locard believed that "every contact leaves a trace"

Las Vegas is a huge crime city, especially high in suicide rates. One of the most difficult things about a crime scene is to define its boundaries. The first 24 hours following a crime are considered to be the most crucial..evidence wise. A search warrant must be granted in order for the officials to search a suspected house unless the owner of the house gives permission to search.

1. Temporary (may change of be lost) 2. Conditional (associated with specific conditions at the crime scene) 3. Associative (links a suspect to a scene) 4. Pattern (blood, impressions, tire treads, residue or other evidence) 5. Trace/transfer (produced by physical contact with some surface)
 * Testimonial Evidence**-a testimonial that comes from anyone who was near the crime scene or was a witness
 * Physical Evidence**


 * Forensic Science**-the application of the scientific method of legal proceedings

The coroner investigates all crime related deaths, order autopsies, provides victim's ID, conducts inquests, holds unidentified remains in the morgue, and keeps violent death statistics.

The crime scene must first be documented and photographed before any searching can begin. Once the documentation of the entire crime scene has been taken, it is now possible for authorities to collect evidence.