Chapter 4 - Processing Methodology

Question 1

Why is sequence of order so important in crime scene processing?

Answer 1

Because you only get one chance to do it right, once altered or damaged you cannot put the scene back in place and try again.

Question 2

What are the six basic processes accomplished during crime scene processing?

Answer 2

·assessing
·observing
·documenting
·searching
·collecting
·processing/analyzing

Question 3

In terms of intrusiveness and alteration to the scene, how might the step of documentation alter a crime scene?

Answer 3

Placing photo markers, rulers, etc into the scene.

Question 4

Explain why it is necessary for the crime scene technician to be prepared to return to an earlier stage of the processing model.

Answer 4

This may become necessary when the technician discovers previously unobserved evidence.

Question 5

Pick any object in your immediate vicinity and, using the eight-step descriptive set(step 6), describe the item is completely as possible.

Answer 5

Tbd

Question 6

During the first recheck of the scene, are the methods used for the recheck visual or physical?

Answer 6

Visual only.

Question 7

Prior to placing a corpse in a body bag, what are some of the documentation efforts the technician must take?

Answer 7

Fully search and document the body in situ, as well as the area beneath the body as soon as it’s removed.

Question 8

Rechecks of the scene are continued until when?

Answer 8

“Until the recheck is negative”, meaning no new items of evidence or areas to process have been located.

Question 9

There are three debriefings that occur during a crime scene processing: the initial debriefing by the first responding officer to the crime scene team, and two that occur after all the primary documentation and collection activities are complete. When, where, and with whom are these debriefings conducted?

Answer 9

All available primary parties, the ME Inv and initial responding officer.

Question 10

In terms of the crime scene processing goal, why is the phrase “in as pristine a condition as possible” an important distinction for the crime scene technician?

Answer 10

Tbd

Question 11

In regards to observations, what is the eight-step descriptive set method?

Answer 11

·quantity
·item
·color
·type of construction
·approximate size
·identifying features
·condition
·location