212-04 Crime Scene

Question 0

What is white “police line do not cross” tape used for?

Answer 0

In order to establish and/or create a secure area for police related operations.

Question 1

When do you request the crime scene unit?

Answer 1

RAMBRO
R- Rape(forcible)
A- Assault w/dangerous instrument and victim likely to die
M- Murder(Homicide)
B- Burglaries involving forced safes or circumvented alarms.
R- Robbery or hijacking and someone in injured by a firearm
O- Other crime where CSU can assist in the investigation.

Question 2

What is “crime scene do not cross” tape used for?

Answer 2

To be utilized for a specific area that must be safeguarded because it has been deemed a crime scene and the objects within it contain possible investigative and forensic value.

Question 3

How does the patrol supervisor request the crime scene unit?

Answer 3

1. Telephone first

2. Communication section dispatcher if no landline