DO NOW Go back to your notes on the seven S’s of CSI. Review them and write down which the one you would take first when you reach a crime scene. Why would you do this first? Also write down the one action you might forget to do when you reach the crime scene. Why might you forget this one?

DO NOW Go back to your notes on the seven S’s of CSI. Review them and write down which the one you would take first when you reach a crime scene. Why would you do this first? Also write down the one action you might forget to do when you reach the crime scene. Why might you forget this one?

signal After you hear the bell, you have 5 seconds to… … achieve silence … look me in the eyes … remain silent until I give instructions

REACT !!!!!

R.E.A.C.T. R espect everyone E nter and exit appropriately A ccept responsibility C ooperate with everyone T ake action

COMPLIMENTS ALL AROUND Turn to your learning partner and give them a sincere compliment.

GRADES

REMINDER Critical analysis 2 is due in next week. Visit our web site for details.

You will identify errors in crime scene protocol that occurred in the Jon Benet Ramsey and OJ Simpson cases.

VIDEOS We’re going to watch some today. Fill out “mistakes at the crime scene” as you watch.

Landmark Cases Frye v. United States – discussed what is meant by a technique that is “generally accepted” by most of the scientific community. Federal Rule of Evidence 702- deals with admissibility of expert testimony Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceutical, Inc. allows trial judge to decide who is and who is not an expert witness.

Landmark Cases Coppolino v. State – recognized the admissibility of new techniques as long as they are based on scientifically valid principles and techniques.

Expert Testimony If a witness can establish to the satisfaction of a trial judge they are an expert, their testimony can be considered “expert”. Absolute certainty – never possible. Usually an opinion is given probabilities and statistical chances. Forensic scientist does not testify for the defense or the prosecution. They testify only to the truth as they can ascertain it.

Typical Expert Witnesses Forensic Pathology – Investigation of sudden, unnatural, unexplained or violent deaths Forensic Anthropology – Identification of human skeletal remains Forensic Entomology – Study of insects and their relations to a criminal investigation Forensic Psychiatry – Relationship between human behavior and legal proceedings is examined Forensic Odontology – Characteristics of teeth used to ID body Forensic Engineering – Reasons for structural failure and where the responsibility might fall.

EYEWITNESS TESTIMONY

Witnesses vs. Physical Evidence Most witnesses do not intentionally lie on the witness stand Human observation is limited by memory, suggestion, and interpretation Memories can be confused or altered, but physical evidence stays the same

Definitions Observation: what we experience directly from our 5 senses (hear, touch, taste, smell, see) Perception: interpreting information received from the senses

WRITE 5 OBSERVATIONS 5 people will share

WRITE 5 DETAILS YOU NOTICE IN THIS IMAGE 5 people will share

Write down two perceptions about this scene.

STAND UP and COMPARE your perceptions with your learning partner’s… Were they the same? Different? Could your assumptions be wrong? How would you know if they were wrong or right? Sit down when y’all have answers to these questions. 3 people will share

Our Brain: Filters out information Fills in gaps in information Applies previous knowledge to new situations

How To Be a Good Observer 1.Make a conscious effort to examine environment systematically. 2.Observe everything. Pay attention to details. Turn off filters. 3.Gather information first before starting to analyze or interpret it. 4.Write down and photograph and video as much as possible. Document! Document! Document!

DO NOW: What did you learn from the Jon Benet Ramsey case? Write your response on the Left page in your notebook. Be prepared to share.

highlights Jon Benet Ramsey Case: – House not searched for 7 hours because assumption was that it was a kidnapping – Only the girl’s bedroom was sealed initially – Father found the body in the basement, wrapped her in a blanket and carried her upstairs – After body was found, people allowed to move about freely in house – House was cleaned

You will explain the psychology of eyewitness testimony.

A Case of Mistaken Identity? The Psychology of Eyewitness Testimony 1)Read the questions at the end of the article. 2)Read the article 1)Circle confusing words 2)Highlight or underline key phrases that will help you answer the questions. 3) Write the answers in your notebook.

A Case of Mistaken Identity? The Psychology of Eyewitness Testimony Compare your question 1 response with your learning partner. When the two of you are ready to share with the class, stand up.

Problem You’ve discovered a problem with the crime scene photos from a recent case. Someone has tampered with the crime scene. See how many differences you can spot between the two photographs of the same crime scene.

INDIVIDUALLY, Write down the differences you see.

Did you find 5 differences?

When eyes deceive you Write down on the left side of your page: Something that surprised you. Something that you learned. Be prepared to share

I-Witness

Assess your observation skills

Problem You were the principle crime scene investigator on a case two years ago. It is now time for you to testify in court about your findings. The defense attorney challenges the accuracy of your testimony and implies that you observational skills are not so great.

If he can show the jury you are not good at spotting details, he might have a chance of getting his client off. It is often the case in real life situations that the credibility of expert witness testimony is challenged. The thoroughness with which they do their jobs is critical.

Can you prove your observational skills are excellent? Let’s test them on the next slide.

Memory Quiz In your notebook, number your paper from You will have 10 seconds to memorize the following photograph.

1. What color coffee mug was in the picture? Blue Red Yellow White

2. When was the deadline? Yesterday Tomorrow Today Oct. 19

3. What time was on the clock on the wall? 10:40 7:20 5:38 11:05

4. How many sticky notes were on the whiteboard?

5. Which of the following was NOT in the picture? Stapler Printer Trash can Pen

6. What was the name on the plaque on the desk? Steve Brian David Jeff

7. What color was the victim’s shirt? White Blue Red Green

8. How many plants were in the picture?

9. Which of the following was on the floor? Coffee mug Plant Cardboard box Backpack

10. Where was the book in the picture? On the box On the desk On the floor Under the body

Answers 1.Yellow 2.Today 3.11: Stapler 6.Brian 7.Blue Backpack 10.On the box

Provides direct evidence to crime scenes Perceptions can be faulty Stand up and discuss with your LP: What might affect your observations? – emotional state – level of interest – stress – concentration – amount/kind of distraction – prejudice – personal beliefs – motives

signal After you hear the bell, you have 5 seconds to… … achieve silence … look me in the eyes … remain silent until I give instructions

REACT !!!!!

R.E.A.C.T. R espect everyone E nter and exit appropriately A ccept responsibility C ooperate with everyone T ake action

COMPLIMENTS ALL AROUND Turn to your learning partner and give them a sincere compliment.

GRADES

THE MATRIX Check off each expectation that you have already done today. Tape this in the front of your notebook.

EXAMPLES OF WORK What grades would you give these?

REMINDER Critical analysis 2 is due MONDAY for A (5 th period). FRIDAY for B (2 nd period). Visit our web site for details.