CSI Flashcards
Prof. Hans Gross (1847-1915)
Published “Handbook for Coroners” in 1893, which formed basis for educational programming in FBI
Alphonse Bertillon (1853-1914)
Anthropometry - first systematic method for suspect ID based on 11 body measurements
Sir Francis Galton (1822-1911)
Developed first classification system for fingerprints, published “Finger Prints” in 1892
Locard’s Exchange Principle
Every contact leaves a trace
Traditional CSI Model
Use of patrol officers and detectives as crime scene technicians
Crime Scene Technicians CSI Model
Specially trained, full-time civilian personnel
Major Crime Squad CSI Model
Full-time, sworn officers
Lab Crime Scene Scientist CSI Model
Laboratory scientists
Collaborative Team CSI Model
Use of police officers, technicians, lab personnel, medical examiners, and prosecuting authorities
Protocols
Serve as checks and balances on the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of crime scene techniques and crime scene investigations
RESPOND
Respond, Evaluate, Secure, Protect, Observe, Notify, Document