FSC100H5 Lecture 3: Scene of The Crime
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The crime scene: many types of crime scenes, all scenes are different, can be classified in a variety of ways, location of offense, size, type of crime, a crime scene is not static, boundaries can be redefined. Importance of a scene: establish links: victim, suspect, scene, object, generate leads, understanding the evidence itself, corroborating witness statements. Initially approach incidences as criminal investigations: could have criminal origin, common sense. Identify and begins response to situation: control & leadership: first priority: safety and well being of others, second priority: preservation of life, third priority: preserve scene, note alterations. L. o. s. e. r: practical guideline for crime scene management, begin even before arrival, recommended approach for any officer(s) responsible for the initial assessment of a crime scene prior to evidence collection. Listen to victims and/or witness: observe the scene and surroundings - including the approach, evaluate the scene and information obtained-does it add up, record information in a memorandum or case book.
