Why Is a Chain of Custody Important to Maintain

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why is a chain of custody important to maintain?

• A) So that both the prosecution and defense can be assured that no one tampered with the evidence.
• B) So that the defense is aware of what detectives have worked on the case.
• C) To prove to the jury that the evidence came from the victim.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Long-term Performance

An evaluation of an entity's performance, such as a business or investment, over an extended period of time to assess stability and growth.

Critical Incident Method

A job analysis method by which important job tasks are identified for job success

Recency Error

A bias in performance evaluations where more weight is given to recent events or achievements, overlooking the employee's overall performance period.

Motivation

The driving force behind individuals' actions, desires, and needs, influencing their behavior towards achieving certain goals.