Read Case Processing versus Analysis and,
Watch the following video (online): Crime Scene Investigation - Documenting; Securing
URL: https://www.videojug.com/interview/documenting-a-crime-scene-2 (copy and paste if link will not work).
Questions-
Part 1-
1. What is the crime scene processing versus crime scene analysis?
2. Describe the steps in crime scene processing and analysis.
3. What is the purpose of the initial scene survey?
4. What are some types of scene searches and to what kinds of scene are they applicable?
5. What are the main kinds of scene documentation, and why is each necessary?
6. What are some ways of locating evidence items on a sketch?
7. List and briefly discuss some methods for collecting physical evidence from scenes.
Part 2-
1. Photographs of crime scenes must include overall views, midrange shots, and _______, to properly record the details of the scene and object.
2. The rough sketch that is usually prepared at a crime scene is used to
a. help identify the victim.
b. reduce the number of photos.
c. precisely locate evidence.
d. help visualize the scene.
3. All unauthorized individuals should be ________ a crime scene during its processing.
4. The three most common, and classical, methods for documenting a crime scene are
(1)________, (2) ________, and (3) _______.
5. The best method for collecting evidence items from a scene is
a. tape lifting
b. submit intact the item that contains the evidence
c. vacuuming
d. using sterile forceps