CRJ 320 WEEK 7 Discussion

CRJ 320 WEEK 7 Discussion 
Criminalist Mick Mickelson is collecting evidence from a fire scene. He gathers about a quart of ash and soot debris from several rooms surrounding the point of origin. He stores the debris in a new, clean paint can, filled about three-quarters full. Seeing several pieces of timber that he believes may contain accelerant residues, he cuts them and places them in airtight plastic bags. A short time later, a suspect is arrested and Mick searches him for any signs of an igniter or accelerants. He finds a cigarette lighter on the suspect and seizes it for evidence before turning the suspect over to the police. What mistakes, if any, did Mick make in collecting evidence?
Remember that this is your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the course material.  Be sure to tie your thoughts and ideas back to the concepts in the text or lecture notes and relevant peer reviewed sources. Also, remember you will need to submit your initial post and two substantive responses to a peer response or follow-up to have a chance at receiving full credit.  The discussion forums are an important part of the course.  As such, your initial post needs to be a minimum of 200 words.  Also, remember you will need to post two additional substantive responses (100 word minimum) to a peer response or follow-up to have a chance at receiving full credit.  Posting “I agree” with a simple restatement is not considered substantive.  Citations and references are required for you to have a chance for full credit.  Your grade will depend not only on your incorporation of these elements but also the demonstration of critical thinking skills and logical analysis.