FSC100H5 Lecture Notes - Special Investigations Unit, Signify, Trace Evidence
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Crime: the word crime is defined as an act punishable by law: latin crimen , meaning offence or charge. Crime scene: defined as any place where an act has taken place that is contrary to the law. Manage: to take charge or care of or to handle, direct, govern, or control in action or in use . Chief coroner for the province of ontario. Special investigations unit: allow full investigation, proper documentation of evidence, collection of physical evidence, admissibility in court. Objectives: public and safety of first responders. Initial response/receipt of information: arriving at the scene; prioritization of efforts: one of the most important aspects of securing the crime scene is to preserve the scene with. The initial response to an incident shall be expeditious and methodical. Boundaries; identify, establish, protect and secure: defining and controlling boundaries provide a means for protecting and securing the crime scene(s).
