evidence collection
/ɛvɪdəns kəlɛkʃən/ · evid·ence col·lec·tion
noun
- The process of gathering and documenting physical or digital evidence related to a crime, incident, or investigation. The police department's evidence collection team carefully preserved the crime scene and collected DNA samples for further analysis.
- A set of physical or digital items collected as evidence in a case or investigation. The prosecutor presented the evidence collection to the jury, highlighting key pieces of evidence that linked the defendant to the crime.
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Did you know? The term 'evidence collection' has become increasingly important in the digital age, with the rise of digital forensics and online evidence collection.