Crime Scene Examination

Question 1

Objectives

Answer 1

ACCEDES OV

Identify people ASSOCIATED with the offence
Corroborate or CONTEST witness and victims accounts
CORROBORATE or exclude other evidence relating to the offence or incident
Establish the offences key ELEMENTS and provide facts for the basis of an inquiry
Exclude possible DEFENCES
EXONERATE the innocent
Identify the SUSPECT and establish contact with the victims or scene

Establish if an OFFENCE has been committed
VERIFY admissions and confessions

Question 2

OC scene responsibilities

Answer 2

PLACEBOS RP

Ensure the scene is fingerprinted, PHOTOGRAPHED and examined by specialists before it is searched
Provide the communication LINK between scene and OC investigation
Establish a common APPROACH path between police cordon and scene focal point
CONTROL/Freeze/preserve the scene and ensure it is safe
Uplift, inspect and ensure delivery of labelled EXHIBITS to OC exhibits
BRIEFING staff on their duties
Coordinate and OVERSEE crime scene examination

Conduct a RECONNAISSANCE to gain an overall picture of the scene and testing possible reconstructions
PROVING relevant exhibits in court

Question 3

Making a reconnissance

Answer 3

1.
Gather all available information

2.
Create a common approach pathway

3.
Sketch the scene and briefly note anyhting of significance

4.
Note and be prepared to cope with anything that may damage or affect evidence

5.
Reconsider the scenes boundaries

6.
Consider the placement of hot/warm/cold zones