BASICS
Any physical location in which a crime has occurred or is suspected of having occurred.
CRIME SCENE
refers to any material items that would be present at the crime scene, on the victims, or found in a suspect’s possession.
Physical evidence
are typically the first to arrive at a crime scene. They are responsible for securing the scene so no evidence is destroyed and detaining persons of interest in the crime.
POLICE OFFICERS
STEP 1
INTERVIEW
UPPER JAW
MAXILLA
Person thought to be capable of committing a crime.
SUSPECT
Exonerate the innocent.
Free
documents the crime scene in detail and collects any physical evidence.
CSI UNIT
STEP 2
EXAMINE
LOWER JAW
MANDIBLE
An alternate location where additional evidence may be found.
SECONDARY CRIME SCENE
refers to physical evidence that is found in small but measurable amounts, such as strands of hair, fibers, or skin cells
Trace evidence
often present to help determine if any search warrants are required to proceed and obtains those warrants from a judge.
District attorney
STEP 3
DOCUMENT
UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS LEFT INTO AN OBJECT
IMPRESSION
The original location of a crime or accident.
PRIMARY CRIME SCENE
Person associated with someone suspected of committing a crime
ACCOMPLICE
(if a homicide) may or may not be present to determine a preliminary cause of death.
MEDICAL EXAMINER
STEP 4
PROCESS
identification and comparison of evidence, such as hairs, fibers, woods, soils, building materials, insulation and other materials.
MICROSCOPY
Statement of where a suspect was at the time of a crime
ALIBI
evidence includes oral or written statements given to police as well as court testimony by people who witnessed an event.
Testimonial
interview witnesses and consult with the CSI unit. They investigate the crime by following leads provided by witnesses and physical evidence.
DETECTIVES
involves creating a pictorial record of the scene as well as a rough sketch to demonstrate the layout of the crime scene and to identify the exact position of the deceased victim or other evidence within the crime scene.
DOCUMENT
Unique characteristics and measurements of the distance in eyes, nose and mouth
Facial recognition