Processing Methodology

Question 1

The purpose of processing a crime scene:

Answer 1

• To collect as much information and evidence as possible, in as pristine condition as possible. The evidence will serve to develop conclusions regarding how the crime transpired, who was involved and perhaps the why of the crime.

Question 2

Basic activities of crime scene processing:

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Answer 2

• Assessing
• Observing
• Documenting
• Searching
• Collecting
• Processing/analyzing

Question 3

Before any action can be taken at the crime scene, the technician must assess the circumstances in order to decide on the proper course of action. This is the first activity stage.

Answer 3

• Assessing

Question 4

The most basic aspect of crime scene processing is________looking and mentally registering the condition of the scene and artifacts found in then scene. This activity is conducted in conjunction with specific search efforts. The technician must move about the scene, which could involve adding, moving and damaging evidence.

Answer 4

• Observation

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Question 5

This third activity of crime scene processing entails:

Answer 5

• DocumentingWritten documentation, photographing, videotaping of the scene
  and creation of sketches. Some actions can be intrusive.
  documentation must capture the content and context of the scene
  before any significant alteration.

Question 6

The fourth activity of crime scene processing is________. During this activity, items have to be moved so their surfaces can be examined and there is no way to do this without changing the scene. Because of its intrusive nature, any physical search of the scene follows initial documentation efforts.

Answer 6

• Searching

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Question 7

The fifth activity of crime scene processing entails________. Unless dealing with fragile evidence, the technician always collects evidence after observation and documentation phases. Once collected, an item cannot be placed back into the scene to create scene documentation.

Answer 7

• Collecting

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Question 8

The final stage of crime scene processing entails_______. processing techniques for various items of evidence are almost always the last actions taken by the technician in the overall scene methodology. Evidence from the scene must be analyzed at the crime laboratory.

Answer 8

• Processing/Analyzing