G. O 8.04 Crime Scenes

Question 1

What is a forensic services technician/specialist?

Answer 1

Ancillary members who are trained and equipped to process crime scenes in order to provide investigative information through the application of various scientific techniques in the recognition, documentation, collection, and analysis of physical evidence recovered during criminal investigations

Question 2

What are precinct crime scene officers?

Answer 2

Sworn officers who receive basic training and are issued equipment to capture crime scene photographs and collect evidence

Question 3

Prior to requesting forensics, the investigating officer shall determine what?

Answer 3

That evidence is present and has value to the investigation

If forensics responds, the scene is safe for ancillary personnel

There are no legal issues that would prevent the search and retrieval of evidence

Question 4

What cases are the primary responsibility of CSO’s?

Answer 4

Cases assigned by CRU

larceny from vehicles

Destruction of property

Public relations photos

Minor traffic accidents

Animal control cases