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crime was committed or which in general assist in
the prosecution of the criminal. It encompasses
objects that can establish that crime has been
committed or can provide a link between a crime
and its victims or a crime and its perpetrator.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION – actual examination
through the use of the naked eyes.

PHYSICAL INJURY – harm done to a child’s
psychological or intellectual functioning which may
be exhibited by severe anxiety, depression,
withdrawal or outward aggressive behavior, or a
combination of said behaviors which may be
demonstrated by a change in behavior, emotional
response or cognition.

PHYSICAL NEGLECT – When the child is
malnourished ill-clad and without proper care.

PHYSICAL SECURITY – this concern with the
physical measures adopted to prevent
unauthorized access to equipment, facilities,
material and document and to safeguard them
against espionage, sabotage, damage, loss and
theft.

PHYSIOGNOMY – is the interpretation of outward
appearance, especially the features of the face, to
discover a person’s predominant temper and
character.

PILFERERS – persons who steal merchandise for the
purpose of their own private use.

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