Reading Assignment for Section 5.2

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 5.2: Item Specific Packaging Procedures.

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll learn about the proper procedures for handling and packaging different types of evidence, including clothing, portable objects, and non-portable items, to ensure the preservation of trace evidence and stains. You’ll explore the systematic approach needed for drying, wrapping, and securely storing evidence to prevent contamination or degradation. Additionally, you’ll identify the steps involved in collecting evidence from non-portable objects, including the use of control samples for accurate comparisons. Finally, you’ll discuss the methods for collecting and packaging stains on nonporous surfaces and evaluate the importance of meticulous documentation and handling to maintain the reliability of forensic evidence.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 5.2

• SLO 1: Describe the proper procedures for handling and packaging clothing evidence to ensure the preservation of trace evidence and the integrity of stains during forensic analysis.
• SLO 2: Explain the systematic approach required for handling and packaging portable objects, highlighting the importance of drying, wrapping, and securely storing evidence to prevent contamination or degradation.
• SLO 3: Identify the specific steps involved in collecting and preserving evidence from non-portable objects, including the importance of control samples for accurate forensic comparisons.
• SLO 4: Discuss the methods for collecting and packaging stains on nonporous surfaces, emphasizing the significance of each step in maintaining the integrity of the evidence for forensic analysis.
• SLO 5: Evaluate the impact of meticulous documentation, handling, and packaging procedures on the overall reliability of forensic evidence, particularly in the context of ensuring accurate and unbiased analysis.