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Quentin, a crime scene investigator, has discovered a gun at a crime scene. Which of the following is the proper procedure for preparing it for transfer to the lab?

A. Quentin picks up the gun using a textured surface, removes the magazine, and packages the gun and magazine separately
B. Quentin uses a pencil to pick up the gun by the trigger guard, drops it into an evidence bag, and fills out an evidence log.
C. Quentin picks up the gun using a textured surface, examines the nozzle for evidence of gunpowder, then removes the magazine.
D.Quentin photographs the gun before moving it, then packages the ammunition and gun in separate plastic bags.

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Answer: A

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D, Quentin photographs the gun before moving it, then packages the ammunition and gun in separate plastic bags

Explanation Crime scene photography is one of the vital duties carried by a crime scene investigator. This is among the first procedures performed at the scene that follows the note taking step. The photo of the gun and area are items of evidence identified at the crime scene.


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