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  1. What is the difference between class characteristics and individual characteristics in forensic evidence?

    Answer: Class characteristics narrow evidence to a group; individual characteristics can identify a unique source

    Class characteristics narrow down the source to a category or group, while individual characteristics can identify a specific, unique source.

  2. How long must Florida law enforcement agencies typically retain records related to a criminal case after final disposition?

    Answer: 5 years minimum, with many records retained permanently based on crime type

    Florida public records retention schedules require law enforcement to retain criminal case records for a minimum of 5 years, with many serious crime records retained permanently or for extended periods.

  3. What is the purpose of the CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) database in criminal investigations?

    Answer: To compare DNA profiles from crime scenes with profiles from convicted offenders and other crime scenes

    CODIS is the FBI's national DNA database system that compares DNA profiles from crime scenes against profiles from convicted offenders and other unsolved cases to identify suspects and link crimes.

  4. When can law enforcement legally destroy controlled substances held as evidence in Florida?

    Answer: After final disposition of all related cases and completion of required legal procedures including court authorization

    Controlled substances must be retained through all court proceedings; destruction requires specific statutory procedures, typically including court authorization.

  5. What is the significance of 'Brady material' and what are law enforcement obligations regarding it?

    Answer: Exculpatory or impeachment evidence that must be disclosed to the defense

    Brady material is any exculpatory or impeachment evidence material to guilt or punishment; law enforcement and prosecutors have a constitutional duty under Brady v. Maryland to disclose it to the defense.

  6. Which Florida statute establishes requirements for timely submission and testing of sexual assault kits?

    Answer: F.S. §943.326

    Florida Statute §943.326 and related provisions establish requirements for timely submission and testing of sexual assault kits and a statewide tracking system.