| A | B |
| Forensic Scientist | one who analyzes a crime scene |
| Crime Scene | any physical location in which a crime has occurred or is suspected of having occured. |
| Suspect | Person thought to be capable of committing a crime |
| Accomplice | Person associated with someone suspected of committing a crime |
| Alibi | Statement of where a suspects was at the time of a crime |
| Testimonial | evidence includes all oral and written statements given to police |
| Physical | evidence refers to any material items that would be present at the crime scene |
| Trace evidence | refers to physical evidence that is found in small but measureable amounts such a strands of hair or fibers |
| Purpose of evidence | prove crime, key elements, suspects |
| Crime Scene Personnel | Police officers, CSI unit, District attorney, specialists, detectives |
| Crime Scene Protocol | Interview, examine, document, process |