Q1. How has your home community (city, town, or neighbourhood where you grew up) changed since you were a child? Have there been significant changes in the community's economic base and in its racial and ethnic profile? Have the community's social problems intensified or lessened over time? Is unemployment currently a major problem? What are the community's future prospects? (Note: If you spent your childhood in several different communities, choose one that you have visited recently.)

Q2. •What are the primary types of evidence? Describe.

•What are some general public misconceptions about evidence that you are aware of? Explain.

•What do you think are some significant characteristics of good evidence? Explain in detail.

•What problems exist with regard to investigators not recognizing evidence or signs of an incident? Explain.

•How soon must evidence be noticed, collected, and preserved? Explain.

•How could not recognizing evidence soon after arrival on the crime scene affect prosecution's case? Explain.