CHE 113 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Note-Taking, Buccal Swab
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Processing the crime scene physical evidence: any objects that can be used to identify whether or not a crime took place; physical evidence can link the crime, victim, and accused together. Step 1: securing and isolating the crime scene! Rst responding of cer: the initial authorized personnel to arrive at the scene! Toilets should not be ushed, faucets turned off / on, etc. All objects should be avoided at all costs! lead investigator: enters the scene once it is closed and secure! The note recorder must document the scene quickly and accurately, as he / she will have to present the evidence in court. In the case of a murder, photos should display body position, injuries, and one corpse is removed, where the body once was! C. rulers may be photographed in order to show relative size! D. if scene is enclosed, all four walls must appear in pictures in addition to photos of adjacent rooms: sketching!
