Oral board: Arrival at scene Flashcards
As an investigator, what is the purpose of the initial scene assessment during an on scene investigation?
Conduct Scene Assessment - Determine the type of incident and level of investigation needed
What are the steps of conducting a scene assessment?
1) Speak with first responders
2) Identify any potential safety issues
3) Evaluate search and seizure issues
4) Establish path of entry/exit for authorized personnel
5) Ensure scene integrity (who goes in and out)
6) Determine the size of the scene and prioritize
7) Establish boundaries
8) Consider if there are multiple scenes?
9) Designate secure area - temporary evidence storage
10) Request additional resources if necessary
11) Identify any witnesses and separate
12) Ensure area is canvassed
13) Make sure that preliminary documentation and photography is being conducted
What is the purpose of the scene walk-through and some of things that need to be done within that time?
A walkthrough provides and overview of the entire scene. It could identify any threats to the scene integrity, and it ensures the protection of physical evidence.
1) Avoid scene contamination - use original path of Entry
2) Consider PPE
3) Prepare preliminary documentation &
4) Note the condition of the scene-relevant observations / scene conditions
5) Identify any fragile/perishable evidence
6) Develop a general theory of the crime
As the 3rd step in conducting an on scene investigation, what is the purpose of log and what should it generally include?
To provide a permanent record of crime scene activities. It should include the following:
1) Location
2) Witnesses
3) Victims
4) name of person in custody
5) names and arrival times of first responders
6) Supervisor name and arrival time
What is the log officer? Where should they be positioned?
The log officer is the person designated by the investigator in charge and should be positioned in a conspicuous place along the path of entry/exit. They are responsible for logging everyone who enters or exits the crime scene, along with the times for doing so.
In the 4th step after the walk-through and that the log officer has been identified, why is it important to determine team composition as the first step in Processing the scene?
It determines the number of personnel needed and how responsibilities will be assigned.
To access the need for additional personnel and resources. Especially when there may be multiple crime scenes.
What is the 2nd step in processing the scene?
Ensure contamination control
What is the 3rd step in processing the scene?
Documentation, photography, sketches, notes
What are the three types of crime scene photographs?
Overall, Mid-range, Close-up
What is the 4th step in processing the scene?
Prioritize the collection of evidence
In prioritizing the collection of evidence, what things should be considered?
1) Identify team members and roles
2) Evaluate all physical evidence possibilities- focus on the evidence which is transient in nature
What is the 5th step in processing the scene?
Select and determine a search method
What are the steps (in order) in conducting a preliminary documentation and evaluation of the scene? What comes after this preliminary investigation?
1) conduct a scene assessment
2) conduct a walk-through
3) note taking and logs
What are the steps (in order) when processing a crime scene?
1) Team composition
2) Ensure contamination control
3) Documentation, photographs, sketches, notes
4) Prioritize the collection of evidence
5) Establish a crime scene search method
What are the steps (in order) when processing a crime scene?
1) Team composition
2) Ensure contamination control
3) Documentation, photographs, sketches, notes
4) Prioritize the collection of evidence
