Standard/reference soil samples should be collected at the site of the crime at various intervals within a 100-foot radius of the crime scene.

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Standard or reference soil samples are collected at various intervals around a crime scene to compare with soil evidence found on suspects or objects, helping to establish if there was contact with the crime scene. This practice aids in the forensic analysis by providing a baseline for comparison.

Standard/reference Soil Samples Should Be Collected at the Site of the Crime