Parts of a Crime Scene

Question 1

Suspect

Answer 1

Person suspected of committing a crime

Question 2

Accomplice

Answer 2

Someone accused of being associated with the suspect

Question 3

Alibi

Answer 3

Statement of where the suspect was at the time of the crime

Question 4

Primary Crime Scene

Answer 4

Place where the crime occurred

Question 5

Secondary Crime Scene

Answer 5

Alternative place where evidence may be found

Question 6

DNA

Answer 6

Individual evidence

Question 7

Police Officers

Answer 7

First on the scene, secure it to protect evidence, detain person(s) of interest, keep witnesses there.

Question 8

Crime Scene Investigators

Answer 8

Documents the scene in detail and collects evidence

Question 9

Medical Examiner

Answer 9

examines the dead body and determines the preliminary cause of death

Question 10

Forensic Scientist

Answer 10

Specialists (Careers) who may be brought in to look at evidence and testify in court.

Question 11

Detectives

Answer 11

Interrogate suspects, follow leads from witnesses, consult with CSI to solve the case.

Question 12

District Attorney

Answer 12

Determine if they need a search warrant and attain them from a judge

Question 13

Step one in Crime Scene Protocol

Answer 13

Interview: suspects witnesses and first officer on scene

Question 14

Step two in Crime Scene Protocol

Answer 14

Examine: identify possible evidence

Question 15

Step three in Crime Scene protocol

Answer 15

Document: record the scene, create a pictorial, layout, and general idea of where victim was.

Question 16

Step four in Crime Scene protocol

Answer 16

Process: tech process for evidence, identify and examine evidence.