CJO3 EOC Review
Unit 5 – Searching O – Identify different search methods
What are some examples of acceptable search patterns? O Strip/Line O Grid O Spiral O Circle O Quadrant/Zone
How is a strip/line search conducted? O The area is partitioned into lines or narrow strips O Investigators move up and down the lines/strips as though they are mowing a lawn
How is a grid search conducted? O The same way as a strip/line search, but crisscrossed.
How is a spiral search conducted? O Investigators follow an inward or outward spiral O Like the yellow brick road
How is a circle search conducted? O Investigators begin at the center of an area and spread out in ever-widening concentric circles O A wooden stake with a long rope is driven into the ground at the center of the area and knots are tied in the rope at regular intervals
How is a quadrant/zone search conducted? O The area is divided into quadrants or zones O Investigators search one area at a time or are assigned to a specific quadrant/zone
What is the result of evidence being changed or contaminated during a search? O It will be inadmissible in court
What is the “elephant-in-a- matchbox” doctrine? O A law requiring that searchers consider the probable size and shape of evidence they seek.
How does ignoring the “elephant-in-a-matchbox” doctrine affect an investigation? O Wasted resources O Destruction of potential evidence O Fourth amendment violations O Inadmissibility of evidence
Why are there limitations, set forth by the law, on searches? O To protect the rights of all citizens and to ensure due process
Whose permission must be obtained in order to search a dead body? O The coroner/medical examiner
Prior to any crime scene search, what must be established? O That… O A) No search warrant is required O B) A search warrant has been obtained, OR O C) Consent to search has been obtained
In what sequence should you search? O 1) Floors O 2) Walls O 3) Ceiling