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What is the purpose of crime scene photography?
What is the purpose of crime scene photography?
- To entertain investigators with photos of victims and items involved in a crime
- To create artistic photographs of the crime scene
- To produce an accurate representation of a crime scene for the benefit of the court or investigation (correct)
- To document the personal belongings of the victims
What are the three basic categories of crime/accident scene photographs?
What are the three basic categories of crime/accident scene photographs?
- Overalls, midranges, and close-ups (correct)
- Black and white, sepia, and color
- Wide-angle, macro, and telephoto
- Portraits, landscapes, and abstracts
What are the other techniques used to document crime/accident scenes besides photography?
What are the other techniques used to document crime/accident scenes besides photography?
- Video recording and audio recordings
- 3D modeling and virtual reality
- Sketches/diagrams and note taking (correct)
- Interviewing witnesses and suspects
Who can review the original scene photographs to gain an understanding of what happened and assist with the investigation?
Who can review the original scene photographs to gain an understanding of what happened and assist with the investigation?
How are photographs used throughout the investigation?
How are photographs used throughout the investigation?
What is the purpose of forensic imaging or crime scene photography?
What is the purpose of forensic imaging or crime scene photography?
What are the three basic categories of crime/accident scene photographs as documentation techniques?
What are the three basic categories of crime/accident scene photographs as documentation techniques?
How are photographs used to provide investigative leads throughout the investigation?
How are photographs used to provide investigative leads throughout the investigation?
What is the purpose of using photographs as a documentation technique in crime/accident scenes?
What is the purpose of using photographs as a documentation technique in crime/accident scenes?
Why are photographs considered a vital part of evidence collection in forensic imaging?
Why are photographs considered a vital part of evidence collection in forensic imaging?
Study Notes
Forensic Imaging/Crime Scene Photography
- Provides an accurate representation of a crime scene using photography for the benefit of the court or to aid in investigation
- A vital part of evidence collection, providing investigators with photos of victims, places, and items involved in a crime
Purpose of Forensic Imaging
- Document crime/accident scenes and evidence
- Photography is one of the basic techniques to document crime/accident scenes, along with sketches/diagrams and note taking
Categories of Crime/Accident Scene Photographs
- Overalls: capture the entire crime/accident scene
- Midranges: provide context between the overall scene and specific evidence
- Close-ups: focus on specific pieces of evidence or details
Role of Photographs in Investigation
- Used throughout the investigation to provide investigative leads
- Allow investigators not present at the original crime/accident scene to review and gain an understanding of what happened
- Can be shown to various individuals to identify both people and objects involved in the crime
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Test your knowledge of crime scene photography with this quiz. Explore the purpose and techniques of forensic imaging, and understand its importance in evidence collection and investigation.
