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NOTES 1/9/08


 * a crime scene a place where a crime has been committed
 * can be anywhere
 * Criminalistics is the application of science to the physical evidence
 * Criminology includes the psychological angle, which involves studying crime scenes for motive, traits, and behavior that will help interpret the evidence
 * Preserving the evidence is very important
 * also proper handling and documentation
 * Must assume that whoever was at the scene last has left or taken something from the crime scene
 * must make the connection


 * The environment and location of the crime scene is key, because different environments can effect the preservation of evidence.
 * For the head detective it is important for them to set up the boudaries of the crime scene


 * Five Types of Evidence
 * Temporary - may change
 * Conditional - associative with specific conditions
 * Associative - links a suspect of victim to the scence
 * Pattern- blood or tire treads
 * Trace/transfer - produce by physical contact