Comprehension Passage
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
In criminal cases, the availability of readable fingerprints is often critical in establishing evidence of a major crime. It is necessary, therefore, to follow proper procedures when taking fingerprints. In major cases, prints should be obtained from all persons who may have touched areas associated with a crime scene, for elimination purposes.
In criminal cases, the availability of readable fingerprints is often critical in establishing evidence of a major crime. It is necessary, therefore, to follow proper procedures when taking fingerprints. In major cases, prints should be obtained from all persons who may have touched areas associated with a crime scene, for elimination purposes.
The main idea of the paragraph is that
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because fingerprints are so important in many cases, it is important to follow the correct course in taking them.
2
all fingerprints found at a crime scene should be taken and thoroughly investigated.
3
if the incorrect procedure is followed in gathering fingerprints, the ones taken may be useless.
4
the first step in investigating fingerprints is to eliminate those of non-suspects.