Which criminal justice professional is responsible for collecting evidence from a crime scene?

(1 point)
Responses

police officer or judge

police officer or judge

private investigator or detective

private investigator or detective

forensic scientist or lawyer

forensic scientist or lawyer

paralegal or correctional officer

paralegal or correctional officer

1 answer

The correct response is police officer or detective. Police officers are typically the first responders at a crime scene and are responsible for securing the scene and collecting evidence. Detectives may also collect evidence during their investigations.