Scene Of Crime Flashcards

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What should your initial actions be at a crime scene?

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Assess- the exact crime scene, preserve life is necessary, decide appropriate action, establish a common approach path.
Protect- against people and elements such as weather. Cordon area.
Communicate- asking questions, getting statements, establishing facts, giving assistance.

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What are the types of evidence you may find at a crime scene?

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Fingerprints
DNA
shoe impressions
Hairs & fibres
Marks- tool impressions 
Paint & glass
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What should a crime scene log entail?

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Details of officer keeping log
Details of personnel at scene
Reason for entering scene
Arrival and departure times
Movements/ actions at scene
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