Preparation
Basic Stages
Secure and Protect
Photograph
Release Crime Scene
100
What is the first thing you should do in prepartaion of a crime scene?
Evaluate and obtain search warrants
100
What is the first stage of a crime scene?
Secure and Protect
100
What should you do upon arrival?
Take control and ensure adequate security
100
Begin photographing ASAP True or False
True
100
What should be finalized before scene is released?
A Final Survey
200
When do you select a person in charge?
When feasible
200
What is sketched during investigation?
A diagram of scene
200
What should be documented?
All physical personnel involved
200
What should be kept while photographing?
A Photographic log
200
List 3 documents produced in release?
Time Date To whom released By whom released
300
Who do you discuss plan with?
Important personnel involved
300
What kind of search should be conducted?
A detailed serach with all physical objects
300
Never take notes, rely on memory True or False
False, take extensive notes. Do not rely on memory.
300
While taking photos of scene, you should be very observant for what?
Physical evidence, be very observant
300
Is a warrant required for reentry after crime scene is released?
Yes
400
What are 4 safety guidelines you should follow?
Appropriate clothing Communication Lighting Shelter Transportation
400
What is the last stage?
Release the crime scene
400
Who should be kept out of crime scenes?
Any unauthorized personnel
400
When should photographs be taken? Before or After evidence is collected?
Before
400
Before final release what should be considered?
Have specialists review case