Chapter 13 - Special Scene Considerations Flashcards
What is meant by “origin and cause” when discussing fire scene investigation?
Where the fire originated and what caused the fire to start.
In what ways will firefighting activity affect the fire scene investigation?
They disturb and destroy evidence. Forcing entry into building/rooms, break windows/walls for venting, and/or moving furniture. Then there’s the “overhaul” of the scene by firefighters.
What are the basic types of fire scene patterns encountered?
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What are some of the problems associated with investigating fire scenes?
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What is a managed waste site, and why is it so important to a successful landfill recovery?
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What conditions and circumstances negatively affect the recovery of evidence in a landfill recovery?
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Why is the use of a “forensic backhoe” an inappropriate means for searching for a clandestine grave?
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What is meant by stratification of the grave, and why is keeping the dig in phase so important to recovering scene context?
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When dealing with scattered remains, how and why might plants be of some significance in the scene?
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Describe the basic methods required when collecting insects for entomological study.
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