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Block 5 - Part 1 > Secure, Control, & Process a Crime Scene > Flashcards

Secure, Control, & Process a Crime Scene Flashcards

1
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Responsible for investigating major criminal offenses (punishable by more than 1 year).
- Rape, murder, aggravated assault, larceny, terrorist acts, etc.

A

NCIS

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Work at command level and investigate cases not handled by NCIS.
- Assault, house breaking, indecent exposure, etc.

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Command Investigator

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Note-Taking

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  • Mandatory
  • Taken to remember details
  • Written in ink
  • Use short meaningful phrases
  • Start when you receive the call room dispatch
  • Notes are property of Navy
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4
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Crime Scene Process

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  • Objectives are to observe/record evidence

- Be aware of suspects leaving scene and of possible escape routes that need to be blocked.

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Arriving at Scene

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  • Notify dispatch
  • Check for signs of life
  • Assist injured persons & safeguard crime scene
  • Always stay alert, suspect could come back or still be on scene.
  • Note all alterations to crime scene to safeguard evidence
  • Weapons used
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Secondary Actions

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  • Using crime scene entry log to control flow of traffic
  • Notify proper agencies
  • Prevent unauthorized persons from entering
  • Prevent victim(s) and/or witnesses from leaving
  • Prevent evidence from damage or contamination
  • Conduct preliminary questioning to determine what happened.
  • Be ready to read rights to any person suspected.
  • Avoid unnecessary touching at crime scene
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7
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Investigative Awareness

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- Details to be noted include: 
> Doors
> Windows
> Lights
> Blinds
> Odors
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Supplement notes and sketches, clarify written reports, provides personnel ID, and provides a permanent record of fragile evidence.

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Photography

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Photography Considerations

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  • Photograph all evidence before anything is moved
  • Place ruler next to items to show size
  • Use tags or pointer tags
  • Completely identify each photo
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10
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Should be completed at the scene and not be changed after departing. Should include:

  • Location of approaches, roadways, etc.
  • Size of the area or buildings
  • Specific location
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Sketches

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Anything that can be admitted in court to prove or disprove facts in issue

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Evidence

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Type of evidence that is physical objects and marks/wounds on a person’s body.

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Real

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Type of evidence that is oral or written statements

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Testimonial

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Type of evidence that tends to directly prove or disprove a fact.

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Direct

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Type of evidence which tends to indirectly involve a person in an offense

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Circumstantial

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Type of evidence that is anything in writing

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Documentary

17
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Testimony given by witness based on what others told them.

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Hearsay Rule

18
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Statement must have been made when victim was aware of his/her impending death and without hope of recovery. Not admissible unless there is evidence

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Dying Declaration

19
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An utterance concerning circumstances of startling event made by person while in condition of excitement, shock, or surprise, cause by participation or observation of event. Impulsive and instinctive - and admissible.

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Excited Utterance

20
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Searching Crime Scene:

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  • Develop plans for searching to include what to look for, who will search where, what to do when evidence is found, and search method to use.
21
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Evidence Collection Priority

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  • First priority goes to fragile evidence that can be altered by time or elements
  • Place initials, date, and time of discovery on each piece of evidence.
22
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OPNAV 5580/22

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Evidence/Property Custody Receipt

23
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Chain of custody beings with who?

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First person that collected the evidence.

24
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Block 7 on OPNAV 5580/22

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Location of Property when obtained

25
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Block 8 on OPNAV 5580/22

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Purpose for which obtained

26
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Block 9 on OPNAV 5580/22

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Time/Date Obtained

27
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Block 10 on OPNAV 5580/22

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Log Number

28
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Block 17 on OPNAV 5580/22

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Chain of custody

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