Scene+of+the+Crime+TG

-criminalistics is application of science to the physical evidence-ex. bloodstains, DNA and bullet trajectories -primary concern of crime scene is to preserve evidence -all suspects are detained at a crime scene -detectives are called in for a bombing or homicide. -grid searches can be performed if the area is walkable and CSI's walk shoulder to shoulder tagging all the evidence along the way -first 24 hours of a crime scene are considered most vital -two different kinds of evidnence-testimonial and physical -five types of physical-temporary, conditional, associative, pattern, trace/transfer -look for fingerprints, impressions, body fluids, trace evidence, weapons, special documents -CSI's usually have a tool kits that contain-fingerprinting kits, casting kits, trajectory kit, gunshot residue kit, serology kit, hazmat ki, sexual assault kit -coroner orders autopsies, provides identification of victims, conducts inquests, holds unidentified remains in morgue and keeps violent death statistics -photographs are taken of the crime scene and bodies are photographed from five different angles -after scene has been photographed the search for evidence begins -crime scenes must be handled very delicately and looked over thoroughly -damaged evidence can ruin a case such was the case in the OJ Simpson trial