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Why is it important to log evidence carefully?
So the detective looks busy
So it can be eaten later
So it can be used in court
To write a story
What makes DNA evidence so reliable?
It is unique to every person
It only works on weekends
It is easy to fake
It can be cleaned off
Which tool helps analyze tiny details at a crime scene?
Microscope
Magnifying glass
Scanner
Camera
What does it mean if a suspect “withholds information”?
They work for the police
They are hiding something
They are innocent
They’re telling jokes
Which of these best describes a suspect’s “alibi”?
A nickname
A type of clue
A reason they weren’t at the crime
A kind of badge
What can inconsistent handwriting suggest to a detective?
The person is an artist
A person might be nervous
The clue is fake
The pen is broken
Why might detectives wear gloves at a crime scene?
To scare criminals
To look cooler
To write better notes
To avoid leaving fingerprints
What is a “motive”?
A new gadget
A reason someone might commit a crime
A fingerprint pattern
A place to hide
Which part of the body leaves the most useful fingerprints?
Elbows
Toes
Forehead
Fingertips
What is the benefit of surveillance over several days?
Catch criminals at night only
Detect patterns in behavior
Get more snacks
Record weather changes
What could blurry CCTV footage suggest?
The camera is low quality
The detective was distracted
The suspect is guilty
The case is unsolvable
What does the word “deduction” mean in detective work?
Listening to someone argue
Guessing wildly
Running away from a case
Figuring something out logically
Why do detectives sometimes draw crime scene maps?
To copy from a friend
To impress judges
To remember where everything was
To hang on their wall
What does it mean if a witness gives a “false statement”?
They forgot their shoes
They are the detective
They are sleeping
They are lying or mistaken
What is a “case file”?
A police uniform
A folder with all crime info
A backpack
A lunchbox
What might a detective do during a “stakeout”?
Run in circles
Bake cookies
Interview the press
Watch and wait quietly
