CRIME SCENE PROTECTION AND SEARCH INV.1030 Flashcards

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CRIME SCENE PERIMETER INV. 1 0 3 0 . 1 0 1
The cadet will identify considerations for establishing a crime scene perimeter, to
include:
♦ Determination of perimeter boundaries

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  • Ensure the perimeter encloses all areas to be searched

* If unsure , make the perimeter larger rather than smaller, you can always scale back later

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FIRST OFFICER ON SCENE INV. 1 0 3 0 . 1 02

The cadet will identify the responsibility of the first officer on the scene, to include:

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♦ Ensure the scene is safe
♦ Initiate first aid if needed
♦ Call for ambulance/paramedics/doctor if needed
♦ Preserve as much of the crime scene as possible while attending to injured person/victim
♦ Identify witnesses
♦ Protect the scene
♦ Identify suspects if possible
♦ Broadcast information
♦ Preserve fast lived evidence
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SPECIALI ZED ASSISTANCE INV. 1 0 3 0 . 1 0 3

The cadet will identify the need for specialized assistance at a crime scene which may include:

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♦ Ambulance, doctor, or paramedic
♦ Utility companies/departments (gas, electric, water)
♦ K-9 for evidence or suspect search
♦ Fire department
♦ SWAT teams
♦ Bomb disposal teams
♦ Specialized crime scene units
♦ Medical examiner
♦ Hazardous materials experts
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PRELIMINARY OBSERVATION INV. 1 0 3 0 . 1 0 4
The cadet will list the following items an officer should attempt to determine through
observation of the crime scene prior to actually entering the scene:

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Crime committed
how it was committed
the route the suspect used
♦ Apparent physical evidence
♦ Special equipment needed to collect and preserve evidence
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♦ The crime committed

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  • Weapons present
  • Tools such as pry bars etc.
  • Blood stains
  • General look of the scene
  • Witnesses and/or victims
  • Determine if the crime is still in progress
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♦ How the crime was committed

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  • Weapons present
  • Tools such as pry bars etc.
  • Blood stains
  • General look of the scene
  • Witnesses and/or victims
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♦ The route the suspect used

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  • Witnesses
  • Footprints
  • Blood drop trail
  • Tire prints
  • Others
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♦ Apparent physical evidence

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♦ Special equipment needed to collect and preserve evidence

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  • Fingerprints
  • Blood stains/spatter
  • Photography
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CRIME SCENE SEARCH CONCEPTS INV. 1 0 3 0 . 1 0 5

The cadet will identify seven major considerations involving crime scene searches:

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♦ Protection of the scene
♦ Boundary determination
♦ Choice of search pattern
♦ Instruction of personnel
♦ Coordination of personnel
♦ Termination of search
♦ Documentation
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CRIME SCENE PRACTICAL INV. 1 0 3 0 . 1 0 6
Given an exercise simulating a crime scene, where a legally authorized search is
permissible, the cadet will demonstrate the following concepts:

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♦ Protection of the crime scene
♦ Locate the pre-designated physical evidence through the use of an organized
search method such as a strip, spiral, grid, or zone method.
♦ Track a crime suspect by following footprints, tire prints, or other evidence as
indicated

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♦ Protection of the crime scene

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• Protection of evidence
 Physical protection such as covering the evidence if necessary
 Photograph evidence in place before being collected
 Minimize unnecessary contact with the evidence before it is collected

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• Authorized/unauthorized entry to the crime scene

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 Keep an entry/exit log of people entering and exiting the scene
 Keep unauthorized persons out of the crime scene perimeter. This
may include other officers who have no need to be there.

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• Duration of protection

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 Long enough for the crime scene to be searched and all evidence to be
collected

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• Determination of perimeter

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 Make sure the perimeter covers all areas to be searched
 If not sure, make the perimeter larger rather than smaller, you can
always scale back later

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♦ Locate the pre-designated physical evidence through the use of an organized
search method such as a strip, spiral, grid, or zone method.

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• The physical evidence will minimally include
 Elements of crime
 Instruments of the crime
 Contraband
 Clues to identify suspect
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♦ Track a crime suspect by following footprints, tire prints, or other evidence as
indicated

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