Sociology 2266A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Trace Evidence, Tamper-Evident Technology, Cardboard Box

• School: Western University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: Sociology 2266A/B
• Professor: Lisa Lyons

Document Summary

Crime scenes: location where an illegal act took place, physical evidence retrieved by, trained law enforcement personnel, crime scene investigators. Primary crime scenes: where crime actually took place, not always place where officers are called. Secondary crime scenes: related to crime but not where crime took place, may be only scene investigators know about, many secondary crime scenes. Investigations: crime committed, crime reported, decision to investigate, evidence preserved and recovered, evidence analysis and conclusions, decision to prosecute, present evidence in court. Scene examination process: csi tasked, preserve scene, assess scene, record and document crime, record and gather items. Major crime: preservation of life, protection of property, maintenance of order, preserving evidence, apprehension of offenders. Volume crime: deal with victims, obtain witness information, preserve evidence, call for csi, offer crime prevention advice. Initial tasks: ensure health and safety, set up cordons and rendezvous point, set up crime scene and attendance log, dynamic risk assessment- scene environment, biological hazards and chemical hazards.