Crime Scene Investigation Flashcards
1
Q
preliminary actions by the first responders
A
- deal with emergencies
- identify, separate, detain, and obtain immediate helpful information from the crime reporters
- summon assistance
- secure the scene
- avoid disturbing the scene as much as possible
- keep a security log
2
Q
variety in a crime scene
A
- size
- complexity
- personnel
- time elapsed
- crime
3
Q
7 S’s of Crime Scene Investigation
A
- secure the scene
- separate the witnesses
- scan the scene
- see the scene
- sketch the scene
- search for evidence
- secure and collect evidence
4
Q
scanning the scene
A
- stop and walk through the scene if possible
- look for what sticks out
5
Q
1° scene
A
the scene where the crime was commit
6
Q
2° scene
A
the secondary scene
7
Q
sketching the scene
A
- label north
- add scale and legend
- all major objects included
- date, time, location, case #, crime, and names
8
Q
what to capture in crime scene photos
A
- overall
- intermediate
- close up and examination of images with accurate spatial relationships
9
Q
overall photo
A
the overall location where the crime took place
10
Q
intermediate photo
A
the exact place where the crime took place, before and after the markers are placed
11
Q
what to avoid when taking crime scene photos
A
- distortion
- color
- lighting
12
Q
what to include in close up photos
A
- identifying marks
- take pictures with and without a ruler
13
Q
high priority collection items
A
- body and the things on it (DNA, gunpowder, etc)
- foot prints and finger prints
- anything with DNA or biological material
- anything easily disturbed
14
Q
if collected wet…
A
temporary wet storage and then dry it out
15
Q
if collected dry…
A
store in breathable containers
