So that it is not 'contaminated' by people other than the last person to have touched it.
To prevent the contamination of any evidence possibly left at the scene.
Continuity of evidence is important to ensure that the integrity and authenticity of the evidence are preserved from the time it is collected to when it is presented in court. It helps establish a clear chain of custody to prevent tampering, loss, or contamination of the evidence, thereby ensuring its reliability and admissibility in legal proceedings.
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To ensure evidence of abuse is preserved, it is important to document any visible injuries or signs of abuse through photographs or written descriptions, seek medical attention if necessary, report the abuse to the appropriate authorities, and avoid altering any potential evidence. Additional steps may include preserving any relevant physical objects or electronic communication that could serve as evidence of the abuse.
LA Forensics - 2006 Preserved Evidence 1-6 was released on: USA: 5 May 2006
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In criminal law there is something known as "the chain of evidence." If a computer is suspected of being involved, it is important that the computer (and by extension - anything contained on the drives) be preserved for recovery by technicians to be investigated and preserved for use by the prosecution. It is generally not necessary for a computer forensics technician to respond to the scene - it would be sufficient to take the computer into custody as evidence and securely store it in an evidence locker for later examination.
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"Preserve" is both a verb and a noun. As a verb it means to keep from deteriorating. E.g. I preserved the evidence by putting it in an evidence bag. I preserved the fossil by covering it up. As a noun, it means a sauce made from preserved fruit. E.g. I served ice cream with a preserve for a dessert.
In case if it is contaminated