Chapter 13: Special Scenes/Landfill Recoveries Flashcards
1
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without some when/where conception
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chances of recovery are very slim
2
Q
engineered compacted landfill design
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dump locations broken down in 100-150 sq ft cells
3
Q
3 primary problems
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compacting of body, heat generated by landfill (can reach 170 degrees F), hazards still present
4
Q
methodology
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coordinate with management, they remove cells on top of cells, observation and rake teams
5
Q
observation team
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observes each scoop, 2 searchers
6
Q
rake team
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if body is not sighted: three pronged cultivator, 4-5 searchers
7
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cadaver dogs
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can be overwhelmed by decomposing trash
