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Crime Scene Evaluation and Physical Evidence

Discussion

Crime Scene Evaluation What is the first thing that happens at the crime scene? - It is roped off and preserved - Medical personnel are given priority

Recording the scene – why is this important? 1. photography - entire scene and surrounding area - long shots and close ups

2. Sketches include - Hand drawn sketch accurately showing the dimensions of the scene and the location of all objects related to the case - Objects located in the room by distance measurements from two fixed points (Ex walls of the room) and labeled with a letter or number - A legend that explains the labels - Compass with the heading designating north

3. Notes include - Written description of scene - Location of items recovered - Time discovered and by whom - How and by whom it was packaged and marked

Physical Evidence

How do search a crime scene for physical evidence? Spiral, grid method, strip or line search, quadrant or zone search