Anthropology 2235A/B Lecture 8: Lecture 8 – Crime Scene Protocols for Scientists

• School: Western University
• Department: Anthropology
• Course: Anthropology 2235A/B
• Professor: Eldon Molto

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Lecture 8 crime scene protocols for scientists. Protocols: know your responsibilities as a scientist, try to avoid making assumptions until all evidence is collected, try to be as efficient as possible, but proceed cautiously, do not be the source of destroying evidence. General rules: discuss beforehand with the coroner or medical examiner. C. media policy (point person often with the police department) E. availability of court dates: limit discussions about the case during analysis, make no assumptions, evaluate unpublished material, know all legal implications and responsibilities. Key stresses: developing the forensic mindset, adversarial system of justice, law enforcement, dealing with the media. Stages of forensic investigation for a specialist: 1. Pretrial (meet with all attorney"s to discuss qualifications etc. : 7.