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Social Science Clinic => Law and Politics => Topic started by: 2125004343 on Aug 17, 2018
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What statement below is true of CODIS?
A) CODIS stores DNA profiles from across the country in a series of local, state, and national databases, all linked via computers.
B) CODIS stands for Collective Online DNA Investigative System.
C) Approximately 1/2 of all of the states use CODIS and are actively linked to the database.
D) All of the above statements are true regarding CODIS.
Question 2
A police officer is investigating a robbery. The stolen vehicle that was used in the crime has been located. During a careful search for fingerprints using only a flashlight and careful observation, a latent print is clearly visible on the car door handle. What should the officer do first?
A) Apply fingerprint powder to the print, then photograph it.
B) Photograph the print before attempts are made to develop it.
C) Apply powder, then lift the print.
D) Use iodine fuming to develop the print, then photograph it.
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Answer to Question 1
Answer: A
Answer to Question 2
Answer: B