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Securing and Searching the Crime Scene Chapter 2: Forensics, Nanes Once the first investigator arrives, what must be done? Forensics, Nanes 1

Order of Events Arrival at the Crime Scene Securing the Crime Scene Recording the Crime Scene Surveying the Crime Scene Searching the Crime Scene Departing the Crime Scene What might happen when the investigator arrives?

Arrival at the Crime Scene The responsibilities of the first officer at the scene are: 1) Acquiring medical assistance for injured victims Medical personnel avoid disturbing evidence and approach the victim by an indirect route. 2) Detaining any potential suspects or witnesses Statements are taken from victims, witnesses, and suspects

Arrival at the Crime Scene 3) Securing the crime scene to the greatest extent possible The boundary is sealed off, and guards are posted at the entry to the crime scene if needed. All civilians and unauthorized personnel are excluded from the crime scene. 4) Calling for any additional personnel needs, such as other officers and/or forensic investigators The personnel required depends upon the nature of the crime scene.

Securing the Crime Scene The boundaries of the crime scene must be secured with crime scene tape, ropes, or cones. The secured area should include the area where the crime took place and the surrounding area where physical evidence may be located. Once the boundaries are secured, guards may be posted to restrict access to the crime scene.

Securing the Crime Scene A detailed log is kept of personnel movements in and out of the crime scene. This log includes personnel names and time of entry or exit. Investigators should never do anything that might alter the crime scene including smoking, eating, drinking, or littering.

Recording the Crime Scene The crime scene can be recorded with: Photography -crime scene must be unaltered prior to photographing -photograph exits, entries, entire room where crime took place, the body, physical evidence, etc. -videography is not detailed enough to replace still photography to record crime scenes Sketches -rough sketch-draft representation of all essential information of a crime scene including its measured dimensions, all physical evidence and their exact locations -finished sketch-created with more care for visual appearance, often completed with computer-aided drafting (CAD) software.

Recording the Crime Scene Notes -note-taking must be a constant activity, identifying locations and times when physical evidence was discovered, can be done by tape recording or video recording (notes must be transcribed into a written document)

Surveying the Crime Scene The Walkthrough: initial survey of the crime scene 1) Perpetrator’s point of entry and exit are located. 2) Indirect path is taken to the center of the crime scene. 3) Obvious items of evidence are located and documented. 4) The conditions of the scene are observed and recorded. Special attention is paid to items or conditions that suggest timing of the incident or do not appear to belong.

Surveying the Crime Scene At the Command Center 1) Investigators receive their assigned tasks from the lead investigator. 2) Investigators store their equipment. 3) Investigators meet to discuss aspects of the crime scene. 4) Investigators and law enforcement personnel communicate with personnel at other crime scenes.

Searching the Crime Scene The search for physical evidence at a crime scene must be thorough and systematic. The search pattern selected will normally depend on the size and locale of the scene and the number of collectors participating in the search. For a factual, unbiased reconstruction of the crime, the investigator, relying upon his or her training and experience, must not overlook any pertinent evidence. Physical evidence can be anything from massive objects to microscopic traces

Searching the Crime Scene ADD FIGURE 2.2 FROM TEXT

Searching the Crime Scene Line/Strip Search Pattern One or two investigators start at the boundary of the crime scene and search in straight lines across to the other side of the crime scene. Grid Search Pattern Two or more investigators form a grid by searching in line patterns that overlap and are perpendicular to each other.

Searching the Crime Scene Spiral Search Pattern One investigator searches in a spiral path from the center of the crime scene to the boundary (outward) or from the boundary of the crime scene to the center (inward). Wheel/Ray Search Pattern Several investigators search in straight lines from the center to the boundary (outward) or from the boundary to the center (inward). Quadrant/Zone Search Pattern The crime scene is divided into smaller sections (zones). One or more investigators are assigned to search each zone.

Searching the Crime Scene Vehicle Searches Investigators search interior and exterior of vehicle. The vehicle may be searched at the crime scene or at the police department or crime laboratory garage. Night Searches Investigators avoid carrying out outdoor or dark indoor crime scene searches at night. If possible, the crime scene is secured and guarded until morning.

Departing the Crime Scene The experienced lead investigator decides when all pertinent physical evidence has been recorded and collected at the crime scene. A final survey is undertaken to visually review the scene and collect all evidence and equipment. Following the final survey, the crime scene is released to the proper authorities.

On-Line and Activities Frontline: The Real CSI http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/real-csi/ 2) JonBenet Ramsey http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/famous/ramsey/in dex_1.html 3) Photographing a Crime Scene 4) Conducting a Search Activity 5) Evidence Submission Form