Chapter 5 Flashcards
It is the conduct of processes, more particularly, the recognition, handling, preservation and documentation of physical evidence to include the identification and interview of witnesses and the arrest of suspect/s at the crime scene
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
a venue or place where the alleged crime/incident/event has been committed.
Crime scene
latin word for the “body of the crime”) - used to describe the physical or material evidence that a crime has been committed. ex. corpse of a murder victim.
Corpus delicti
The conduct of police operation involving sensational cases, high profile and heinous crimes must be covered by Case Investigation Plan.
Preparation of Case Investigation Plan (CIPLAN)
Prescribed uniform should be worn by investigators when conducting investigation so as to identify them as PNP personnel.
Uniform of the Investigator
useful in questioning of suspects and witnesses as well as in the writing of investigative reports.
CRIME SCENE SKETCHES
ELEMENTS OF SKETCH
• Measurements
• Compass Direction
• Essential elements
• Scale and Proportion
• Legend
• Title
What are the SPECIFIC KINDS OF SKETCHES?
• SKETCH OF LOCALITY
• SKETCH OF GROUNDS
• SKETCH OF DETAILS
• ROUGH SKETCH
• FINISH SKETCH
This gives picture of the scene, the crime and its environs, including such items such as neighboring buildings, roads leading to the location or house.
SKETCH OF LOCALITY
the scene of the crime with its nearest physical surroundings
SKETCH OF GROUNDS
describes immediate scene only. For instance, the room in which the crime was committed and the details thereof. Cross projection method are details of the room wherein walls and ceiling are pictures as if they are on the same place as the floor. This gives a clear impression of the scene in cases where bloodstains or bullet holes are found in the walls or on the ceiling.
SKETCH OF DETAILS
Made by the prober at the crime scene. Scale and proportion are ignored and everything is approximated. It is to be used as basis of the finish sketch
ROUGH SKETCH
Made primarily for court room presentation. All elements of sketching must be present.
FINISH SKETCH
The main objective is to create a visual record of the crime scene before any item is moved as possible physical evidence.
CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY
What are Methods of Crime Scene Search?
- STRIP SEARCH METHOD
- THE DOUBLE STRIP OR GRID METHOD OF SEARCH
- SPIRAL SEARCH METHOD
- ZONE SEARCH METHOD
5.WHEEL SEARCH METHOD