Chapter 9 - Crime Scene Inv. - Unit 1- Lesson 4

Question 1

Photographing the scene

Answer 1

is the first event that should take place when documenting a crime scene. Photographing allows people “to see” how the crime scene looked on the day you responded

Question 2

Kind of photos to take:

Answer 2

take overall, midrange, and then close-up photographs

Question 3

Visible evidence that can be present on the victim or witness to photograph:

Answer 3

bruises, lacerations, broken bones, gunshot wounds, blood, and trace or transfer evidence. A suspect does not have the right to refuse photographing injuries, such as scratches from the victim or blood evidence

Question 4

Purpose of sketching the crime scene

Answer 4

A crime scene sketch supplements your field notes and photographs and helps with report writing. Sketches aid in the reconstruction,
explanation, and permanent recording of an incident. They can show positions of objects in relation to one another
that are not easily visible in photographs

Question 5

Document photos and sketches with…

Answer 5

• case number
• location
• date and time
• officer’s name