Major Crime

Question 1

Main thing needed at major crime scene?

Answer 1

Prevent cross contamination- full ppe tyvek suit — keep locards exchange principle in mind

Question 2

What is holdback evidence?

Answer 2

Information regarding the investigation that is believed to be known only by Suspect/Police.
Examples: weapon, caliber of weapon, wound- location or type, manor that body was left- anything unique done to body, location (crime scene, body dump), items located at scene (duct tape, knives, damage)

Question 3

Autopsy - why do we obtain fingerprints and palm prints of victim ?

Answer 3

• to identify prints at scene to the victim
• to identify the victim
• to conclude fps file

Question 4

Name some subject matter experts

Answer 4

Bloodstain pattern analyst
Forensic entomologist - insects
Forensic anthropologist - can assist with decomposed, burned, mutulated deceased
Forensic archeologist - assist in excavation
Forensic pathologist

Question 5

List things you would examine on suspect for evidence:

Answer 5

• photograph the suspect before anything is seized or swabbed
• examine hands, face, exposed skin for injuries
• photograph with scale
• swab bloodstains
• powder residue- is GSR kit an option

Take appropriate samples (hair,saliva, blood, nail clippings)
General warrant, DNA legislation, incident to an offense