Crime Scene Personnel

Question 1

What are the 4 major team members involved in an investigation?

Answer 1

1) Team leader
2) Photographer
3) Measurer-sketcher
4) Evidence recorder-collector

Question 2

What are 4 tasks of the team leader?

Answer 2

1) Conduct initial walkthrough
2) Assign duties
3) Set up command post
4) Report all team decisions

Question 3

What are 3 tasks of the photographer?

Answer 3

1) Take overall photography of the scene before entry
2) Prepare photo log
3) Secure & submit digital photos to evidence vault

Question 4

What are 3 tasks of the measurer-sketcher?

Answer 4

1) Create rough & final sketches with formal log
2) Determine best measurement technique for scene
3) Collect & log measurements

Question 5

What are 4 tasks of the evidence recorder-collector?

Answer 5

1) Ensure that evidence is photographed
2) Placed evidence markers
3) Don’t cross-contaminate
4) Secure & transfer evidence as soon as possible

Question 6

What 3 things assure the legitimacy of a specialist?

Answer 6

1) Competency/reliability
2) Following law enforcement guidelines
3) Role in presenting expert testimony

Question 7

Give 3 examples of specialists.

Answer 7

1) Anthropologists
2) Entomologists
3) Medical examiners