Crime Scene
The original location of a crime or accident.
What is a PRIMARY CRIME SCENE.
Evidence that includes oral or written statements given to police as well as court testimony by people who witnessed an event.
Whats is TESTIMONIAL 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.
What are POLICE OFFICERS.
The third step in the protocol 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.
What is DOCUMENT.
An alternate location where additional evidence may be found.
What is a SECONDARY CRIME SCENE.
Evidence that refers to any material items that would be present at the crime scene, on the victims, or found in a suspect’s possession.
What is PHYSICAL EVIDENCE.
Interview witnesses and consult with the CSI unit. They investigate the crime by following leads provided by witnesses and physical evidence.
What are DETECTIVES.
The first step in investigating a crime scene is to interview the first officer at the scene or the victim to determine what allegedly happened, what crime took place, and how was the crime committed. This information may not be factual information but it will give the investigators a place to start.
What is INTERVIEW.
Person thought to be capable of committing a crime.
What is a SUSPECT.
Refers to physical evidence that is found in small but measurable amounts, such as strands of hair, fibers, or skin cells.
What is TRACE EVIDENCE.
May or may not be present to determine a preliminary cause of death.
What are MEDICAL EXAMINERS.
This is the last step in the protocol. The crime scene technician will process the crime scene for evidence, both physical and testimonial evidence. It is the crime scene technicians responsibility to identify, evaluate and collect physical evidence from the crime scene for further analysis by a crime laboratory.
What is PROCESS.
Person associated with someone suspected of committing a crime.
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Is often present to help determine if any search warrants are required to proceed and obtains those warrants from a judge.
What are DISTRICT ATTORNEYS.
The second step in the investigation of a crime scene, which will help identify possible evidence, identify the point of entry and point of exit, and outline the general layout of the crime scene.
What is EXAMINE.