1. Ch 2 Securing and Searching the Scene

2. Why Secure? Prevent Destruction of evidence Altering Evidence(taking, leaving )

3. 1 st Responder SECURE the scene Safe- medical attention Preserve and protect

4. Walk Through Determine entry/exit Locate, ID evidence DOCUMENT - notes, sketches and photos Determine timing (if possible) Determine PRIMARY and SECONDARY Crime Scene

5. Search Patterns

6. When to use ? Line-well defined boundaries Grid-very thorough Spiral- least evidence to most Quad/zone- large areas