True or False: Personal items should be used when documenting the scene of a death?

In the context of documenting the scene of a death, the use of personal items can introduce bias or contamination of evidence. It is essential to maintain the integrity of the scene and ensure that all findings are based on objective observations. Personal items may hold significance in the investigation; however, they should not be included as part of the scene documentation itself unless they are relevant to the investigation and properly handled.

Using personal items could lead to misinterpretations or mishandling of evidence, which is why best practices dictate that they should be avoided in documentation. The focus should remain on the forensic evidence present at the scene rather than on personal affiliations or possessions, which may cloud the analysis of the circumstances surrounding the death.