Who is the specialist in collecting and examining evidence at crime scenes?

• A. CID Officer
• B. Scenes of Crime Officer
• C. Crown Court
• D. Scientific Support

Answer: (B)

The main idea is identifying who is trained to collect and preserve evidence at a crime scene. A Scenes of Crime Officer is the specialist responsible for attending the scene, securing it to prevent contamination, meticulously documenting what’s there (photos, notes, sketches), and collecting physical evidence like fingerprints, DNA samples, and trace materials. They also package items properly and maintain chain of custody so the evidence remains admissible for laboratory analysis and court later on. The role focuses on the on-site handling of evidence, whereas a CID officer is more about leading the investigation and interviewing suspects, a Crown Court is the trial venue, and scientific support refers to the forensic analysts who examine evidence in the lab rather than handle it at the scene.