Crime Scene Logs / Scene Guard Duties

Question 1

What is a crime scene log?

Answer 1

It records the details, time and purpose of all person who enter, attempt to enter or leave the crime scene as well as other activity relevant to the case.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a scene guard and log?

Answer 2

To ensure:

• no unauthorised entry into scene
• integrity of evidence or potential evidence is secured
• intelligence opportunities
• managing contamination issues

Question 3

List the scene guard duties

Answer 3

• secure scene
• record details
• control/record movements
• protect scene
• brief replacement
• respect security