FRNSC 410 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Homicide, Gelatin, Adhesive Tape
Document Summary
Frnsc 411- lecture 2-csi management and quality issues, search techniques, evidence collection and packaging. First responders: only personnel to view scene in pristine condition. Initial response: note/log dispatch information, aware of people/vehicles at/leaving scene, approach scene with caution, scan thoroughly, note other areas where activity related to incident may have occurred, assess safety issues before proceeding, assume crime may be ongoing. Scene safety: ensure no immediate threat to scene responder, approach area in manner designed to reduce risk to personnel yet maximizing safety of victims, witnesses, and others. If dangerous or unsafe conditions notify supervisor and await instruction. Emergency care: asses scene for anyone that requires medical attention, guide medical personnel to injured persons to minimize contamination of scene, document actions of medical personnel at scene, obtain appropriate contact information for all responding medical personnel. Instruct to avoid or minimize contact with potential evidence. Instruct medical personnel not to clean up scene/remove/alter items.
