Establishing the exact whereabouts of an item of evidence and under whose control it was from the time of its collection to its admissibility as evidence in court, is known as maintaining the:
A) Scientific method
B) Quality control
C) Chain of command
D) Establishing a linkage
E) Chain of custody

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Maintaining the chain of custody ensures that the integrity of the evidence is preserved and that it can be presented in court as reliable and trustworthy. This involves documenting the transfer of the evidence from person to person and ensuring that it is properly secured and preserved throughout the entire process.

Establishing the Exact Whereabouts of an Item of Evidence and Under