Crime Scene
What is a crime scene?
Scene where crime has occurred
What is the first step in preparing to search a crime scene?
Develop a plan of action
How many total search methods are there?
4
Are crime scene tapes important?
Yes
What should you not do at a crime scene?
What are the 2 types of a crime scene?
Primary and Secondary
The search party should proceed with...?
Caution and coordinated movements
Which search method uses natural landmarks as boundaries?
Strip or line search
What does "let the evidence speak" mean?
What's another term for a crime scene investigator?
Forensic science technicians
What does the investigator need to do?
Gather information from different sources
What will result in a poor search?
Which search method is best used for airplane crashes or explosions?
Circular or spiral search
What are 3 kinds of ways to document evidence?
Photograph, sketch, document
Samples that may be collected at a crime scene are...?
What should you do during a walk through?
Collect evidence, and look for additional evidence, document, take notes and pictures
What are the roles of a search team?
Photographing, sketching, collecting, and processing evidence
What do you need to determine which type of search method is needed?
The size of the crime scene, how large, and the type of area
What is the chain of custody?
record of individuals who handle evidence from initial crime scene
Crime scene searches and evidence collection are..
What is Locard's Principle?
When you enter a crime scene, you not only take something with you, but you leave something behind in exchange
What are the 3 sources of information that the CSI uses to reconstruct the crime?
Info from RO's, observing crime scene, and physical evidence
The type of crime committed leads to...
...The degree of thoroughness required
What is the order of the chain of custody?
EMS, Police, CSI, Lab, Court
Who is your favorite teacher?
Mrs. Barnes