Systematic Approach (Phases)

Question 1

phases of the systematic approach

Answer 1

-initial phase
-collection phase
-final phase

Question 2

main points of the initial phase

Answer 2

-preliminary scene survey
-note-taking
-overall photographs
-videotape (if available)
-begin rough sketch

Question 3

main points of the collection phase

Answer 3

-examine evidence - take more notes
-midrange/close-up with/out scale
-measure evidence and place on rough sketch
-collect evidence
-package/ preserve evidence

Question 4

main points of the final phase

Answer 4

-processing
-overall measurements of scene
-discuss findings/evidence evaluation
-final walkthrough fresh eyes
-notify case agent

Question 5

what goes into the preliminary scene survey?

Answer 5

-story (what, when, key players)
-setup (# scenes, security, initial evidence)
-strategy (additional resources)
-initial walk-through (look, don’t touch)
^identify evidence
^prioritize evidence collection sequence

Question 6

what goes into note-taking?

Answer 6

-document existing conditions
-setting (location, case#, weather, lighting)
-scene observations

Question 7

crime scene basic case info for time/date

Answer 7

-received call, by whom received call, what you were told
-arrived, who you met with and what you were told
-left the scene or responded to other locations

Question 8

what are detailed observations/ conditions

Answer 8

Doors open/closed, damaged/forced entry​

Windows open/closed, locked/unlocked, damaged/forced entry​

Interior Rooms- location and description of each room including items/closets/windows observed​

Appliances on/off​

Computer on/off​

Lights on/off, inoperable​

Missing items​

Condition- disarray, ransacked, neat, orderly​

Food preparation- type and location​

Dated material- newspaper, mail, receipts

Question 9

note taking - vehicles

Answer 9

Make, model, tag, VIN, body style, exterior color, interior color, year​

Inspection/registration stickers state and year, wheel and tires​

Registered owner, seat position​

Keys present, type of transmission, interior color​

Ignition position, odometer, trip, fuel, radio, heater, AC, wipers​

Doors unlocked/locked, closed/open and Windows closed/open

Question 10

interior vs exterior condition

Answer 10

Interior Condition​
-Defects, blood, etc.​
-Items observed inside vehicle (don’t forget the trunk)

Exterior Condition​
-Scratches, debris, defects, blood, paint chips, etc.​
-Stickers or other items on vehicle