CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION Forensic Science Process a Crime

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CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION Forensic Science

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION Forensic Science

Process a Crime Scene � Isolate and secure the scene � Document the scene

Process a Crime Scene � Isolate and secure the scene � Document the scene � Search for evidence � � Collect and package the evidence while maintaining the chain of custody Submit the evidence for analysis Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 2

First Officer on the Scene A – Assess the crime scene and assist the

First Officer on the Scene A – Assess the crime scene and assist the injured D – Detain the witness(es) A – Arrest the perpetrator P – Protect the crime scene T – Take notes Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 3

Secure the Crime Scene 1) 2) 3) Look for signs of life Cordon off

Secure the Crime Scene 1) 2) 3) Look for signs of life Cordon off the scene (only allow authorized personnel in) Bodies should be certified as “dead” by a medical examiner (ME) before being moved Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 4

Survey the Crime Scene � � � A walkthrough is performed by the crime

Survey the Crime Scene � � � A walkthrough is performed by the crime scene investigator, the first officer, and sometimes the lead detective Record initial observations of who, what, where, when, and how Make a plan of action Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 5

Document the Crime Scene � Record the crime scene and potential evidence with �Notes

Document the Crime Scene � Record the crime scene and potential evidence with �Notes �Photography �Sketches �Videography Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 6

Notes � Record the following while at the crime scene (details are the key):

Notes � Record the following while at the crime scene (details are the key): � Date � Time � Description of the location, weather, and environmental conditions � Description of the crime � Location of the evidence relative to other key points � Names of all people involved � Any other relevant information Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 7

Photography � � � Nothing should be moved until photographed Take photos of the

Photography � � � Nothing should be moved until photographed Take photos of the scene and the surroundings Photograph entrances and exits Take wide and close-up photos Use various angles for each piece of evidence Use a ruler to show size Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 8

Sketches � � Draw a rough sketch at the scene (reconstruct it better later)

Sketches � � Draw a rough sketch at the scene (reconstruct it better later) Include �Date, time, and location �Scale �Recovered items �Important features �Accurate distance measurements of objects (from two fixed points) �A legend for description of items �A compass designating north �Names of investigators, victims, and suspects Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 9

Example: Final Sketch Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and

Example: Final Sketch Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 10

Videography � � � Narrate the video Be objective Record from different perspectives Copyright

Videography � � � Narrate the video Be objective Record from different perspectives Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 11

Measuring Techniques � Triangulation �For each piece of evidence being recorded, use two permanent

Measuring Techniques � Triangulation �For each piece of evidence being recorded, use two permanent objects as reference points that are not likely to be moved �The two reference points and the piece of evidence form a triangle, hence the term triangulation �Whatever object you are measuring to or from, use the same spot on the object every time Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 12

Measuring Techniques (continued) � Rectangular Coordinates – Baseline � The simplest form of the

Measuring Techniques (continued) � Rectangular Coordinates – Baseline � The simplest form of the rectangular coordinate system � Using a straight line between two known points, items are measured along the line and then measured perpendicular to the line � Inside or outside of a house, this line can be a straight wall � Outdoor scenes can use a string or long measuring tape as the reference or baseline Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 13

Measuring Techniques (continued) � Rectangular Coordinates – Grid � Measure the distance of items

Measuring Techniques (continued) � Rectangular Coordinates – Grid � Measure the distance of items from two perpendicular baselines � This technique is particularly appropriate in a room with perpendicular walls or outdoors with perpendicular streets Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 14

Measuring Techniques (continued) � Polar Coordinates �Measure both the distance and the direction (angle)

Measuring Techniques (continued) � Polar Coordinates �Measure both the distance and the direction (angle) an object is from a known reference point �For example, 40 feet from the edge of the house and 15 degrees east of north Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 15

Search the Crime Scene � When searching a crime scene, wear the following, if

Search the Crime Scene � When searching a crime scene, wear the following, if available, to minimize contamination � Disposable gloves � Masks � Coveralls with a hood � Slippers Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 16

Search Patterns � � � Depend on the size and the location of the

Search Patterns � � � Depend on the size and the location of the crime scene and the number of investigators available Stick to one pattern and one supervisor Better to collect everything and not need it than fail to collect something and need it later Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 17

Search Patterns (continued) � � Spiral – may move inward or outward; best used

Search Patterns (continued) � � Spiral – may move inward or outward; best used where there are no physical barriers Grid – basically a double-line search; effective, but time-consuming Line (Strip) – best in large, outdoor scenes Zone (Quadrant) – most effective in houses or buildings; teams are assigned small zones for searching Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 18

Search Patterns (continued) Spiral Strip or Line Grid Quadrant or Zone Copyright © Texas

Search Patterns (continued) Spiral Strip or Line Grid Quadrant or Zone Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 19

Collect & Package Evidence � � � Physical evidence must be packaged and collected

Collect & Package Evidence � � � Physical evidence must be packaged and collected before time and weather can alter it Physical evidence – any object that can establish that a crime has been committed or links a crime and the victim or suspect The Golden Hour – the window of opportunity to collect time-sensitive information or evidence Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 20

Collect & Package Evidence (continued) � � Each item must be placed in a

Collect & Package Evidence (continued) � � Each item must be placed in a separate container, and sealed and labeled The most fragile evidence is collected and packaged first � Different types of evidence require specific or special collection and packaging techniques � The body is the property of the coroner or medical examiner; collection of evidence on the body is done by that department Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 21

Collect & Package Evidence (continued) � � � Containers such as vials, envelopes, plastic

Collect & Package Evidence (continued) � � � Containers such as vials, envelopes, plastic bags, paper bags, canisters, and cardboard boxes are good packaging devices Most items should be placed in a primary container and then in a secondary container Trace evidence may be placed on a piece of paper which is then folded in a “druggist fold” and placed in a secondary container Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 22

Collect & Package Evidence (continued) � � Containers should be sealed with tamper proof

Collect & Package Evidence (continued) � � Containers should be sealed with tamper proof tape, and dated and initialed Each package should contain � Date, time, and location � Case number � Agency and collector’s name � Victim’s name(s) � Description of contents � Never package two items from two different sources or locations Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 23

Chain of Custody � � � There must be a written record of all

Chain of Custody � � � There must be a written record of all people who have had possession of an item of evidence, beginning at the time of collection Every person who handled or examined the evidence must be accounted for Chain of Custody should include � Date and time of transfer � Location of transfer � To/From names � Purpose of the transfer Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 24

National Databases � � Crime Scene Investigators can submit evidence for analysis to several

National Databases � � Crime Scene Investigators can submit evidence for analysis to several national databases based on the type of evidence Examples include � Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) � Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) � Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) � Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS) � International Forensic Automotive Paint Data Query (PDQ) Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 25

Resources � � 0135158494, Saferstein, Richard. Forensic Science: An Introduction. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice

Resources � � 0135158494, Saferstein, Richard. Forensic Science: An Introduction. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008. 0757518257, Ball-Deslich, Barbara and John Funkhouser. Forensic Science for High School. 2 nd Edition. Kenall/Hunt, 2009. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 26

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