FSC239Y5 Chapter Notes -Hans Gross, Post-Mortem Interval, Walter Mccrone
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Cali has created a model system of integrated forensic labs consisting of regional and satellite facilities: uk has developed a nat"l system of regional labs under direction of gov"t"s home office, types of crime labs. Federal crime labs: fbi maintains largest lab in the world. Photography unit: functions of the forensic scientist, physical evidence is not subject to the same margin of error" as criminal cases because of strict adherence to the scientific method, frye vs us. Exemplified flexibility of judges in using their own discretion in terms of physical evidence. Most imp prereq for photographing a crime scene is for it to be. Only rough sketch is required during early stages: showing location of all objects having bearing on case. Finished sketch is constructed with care and concern for aesthetic recording: ideally, all three are used, notes. Should be taken on the spot: photography unaltered, sketches appearance, search patterns.
