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