CRIME SCENE NOTES SKETCHES CRIME SCENE NOTES Note

CRIME SCENE NOTES Note taking begins when the investigator is contacted and requested to

CRIME SCENE NOTES Notes contain a personnel log, all observations made by the investigator,

SKETCHING THE CRIME SCENE Crime scene sketches: Ø Clearly show the layout of a

ROUGH SKETCH A rough sketch is created at the crime scene and contains an

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FINISHED SKETCH The finished sketch is created from the information in rough sketch, but

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CRIME SCENE NOTES & SKETCHES

CRIME SCENE NOTES Note taking begins when the investigator is contacted and requested to report to the crime scene. The crime scene notes should begin with: Ø The identity of person who contacted the investigator Ø Time of contact and arrival at the crime scene Ø Preliminary case information Ø Personnel present on arrival and those being contacted

CRIME SCENE NOTES Notes contain a personnel log, all observations made by the investigator, and the time observations were made. Notes are taken in a uniform layout, concurrently as the observations are made. Notes are written in a bound notebook in blue or black ink.

SKETCHING THE CRIME SCENE Crime scene sketches: Ø Clearly show the layout of a crime scene Ø Illustrate the relationship in space of all significant items and features Ø Clarify objects and features already described in notes or shown in photographs Ø Show measurements over long distances and topography of outdoor scenes Ø Depict possible paths of entry, exit, and movement through the scene

ROUGH SKETCH A rough sketch is created at the crime scene and contains an accurate depiction of the dimensions of the scene and shows the location of all pertinent objects and features. All rough sketches include: Ø Title block with information on the case, crime scene, and person creating the sketch Ø Legend with identity and dimensions of objects in the sketch Ø Compass showing the North direction Ø Body containing the sketch itself Points of reference for objects can be shown by the distance measurements from two fixed points.

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FINISHED SKETCH The finished sketch is created from the information in rough sketch, but it is drawn to scale with care and concern for appearance. The current standard method utilizes Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) programs to create the finished sketch. CAD programs also allow for the creation of three-dimensional finished sketches.

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