Crime Scene Procedures
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What is the primary objective of the first deputies at a major crime scene?

  • To apprehend the suspect
  • To detain witnesses
  • To aid the injured and request needed assistance (correct)
  • To protect the crime scene

    • Who is in charge of the crime scene until relieved by a supervisor?

  • The supervisor on duty
  • The first deputy to respond (correct)
  • The deputy with the most experience
  • The Crime Scene technician

    • What is established immediately outside the crime scene?

  • A secure perimeter
  • A command center
  • An entry control point (correct)
  • A media briefing area

    • Who decides if a Crime Scene technician is needed?

    <p>The supervisor on duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Crime Scene Log?

    <p>To record the name, agency and/or unit, reason for entry, and time in and out of any person entering the scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when supervisors must leave the scene?

    <p>They ensure the scene is protected before leaving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who stays at the scene to brief the Crime Scene technician?

    <p>The deputy gathering pertinent case facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to follow crime scene procedures?

    <p>To ensure the success of criminal investigations and subsequent prosecution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of deaths do Crime Scene technicians respond to?

    <p>Homicides, suicides, accidental deaths, and suspicious unattended deaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can request a Crime Scene technician to respond?

    <p>Field command staff, supervisors, and patrol deputies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of patrol deputies at routine crime scenes?

    <p>Identifying the incident's location, processing the crime scene, collecting physical evidence, and submitting it for analysis or storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of crime scenes require highly technical processing beyond the patrol deputy's ability?

    <p>Unusual crime scenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are physical evidence and elimination prints submitted after collection?

    <p>Crime Scene, Crime Lab, and Evidence Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of batteries do Crime Scene technicians respond to?

    <p>Aggravated batteries with a crime scene and injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who approves requests for Crime Scene technicians made by field command staff or other supervisors?

    <p>Forensic Services Command Staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of crimes do Crime Scene technicians respond to with a crime scene?

    <p>Shootings, sexual batteries, and bank robberies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of Crime Scene Investigative Aides?

    <p>Processing routine crime scenes involving property crimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of evidence will Crime Scene Investigative Aides collect?

    <p>Any physical evidence, including latent fingerprints and serological evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of elimination prints?

    <p>To compare with latent lifts from the crime scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of crimes are typically processed by Crime Scene Investigative Aides?

    <p>Property crimes, such as burglaries and auto thefts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of hours of specialized training required for Crime Scene Investigative Aides?

    <p>40 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of transporting evidence to the Crime Lab or Evidence Control?

    <p>To analyze the evidence for further investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for processing routine crime scenes that are the responsibility of patrol deputies?

    <p>Crime Scene Investigative Aides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of report will Crime Scene Investigative Aides prepare?

    <p>Needed written reports and documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary document that guides the collection and submission of latent print evidence?

    <p>Evidence Submission Manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be included for elimination prints?

    <p>Victims and persons having regular access to the crime scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be attached and submitted with the Request for Services Form (CL 15)?

    <p>Elimination standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the Request for Services Form (CL 15) be submitted?

    <p>Either with the initial latent submission or later on in the investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of impressions should be included in elimination prints?

    <p>Fully-rolled fingerprint impressions, palm prints, and when applicable footprint impressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are elimination prints obtained?

    <p>To eliminate individuals who had regular access to the crime scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of cases should elimination prints be obtained?

    <p>In every case where latent prints have been lifted and will be submitted to the Crime Lab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who reviews the Request for Services Form (CL 15) and the submitted latent lifts/photos?

    <p>The Crime Lab Latent Print Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be submitted to the Lab with swabs that meet the criteria for entry into the CODIS database?

    <p>A Submission of Evidence Form (CL 15) and DNA standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who approves the submission of specific articles to the Crime Scene Unit for advanced DNA collection techniques?

    <p>The Crime Scene Unit Supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of marking the location of fired cartridge casings at a shooting scene?

    <p>To document the location of the casings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must deputies wear when marking the location of fired cartridge casings?

    <p>Gloves and a facial covering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the marking device not be placed directly over the fired cartridge casing?

    <p>To avoid contamination of the evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far away from the actual item of evidence should the marking device be placed?

    <p>12 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form must be submitted to the Crime Scene Unit with the evidence?

    <p>Submission of Evidence Form (CL 15)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the evidence after it is submitted to the Crime Scene Unit?

    <p>It is sent to the Lab for processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Crime Scene Procedure

    • The success of criminal investigations and subsequent prosecution often depends on the evidence found at the crime scene.
    • Identification, collection, processing, and preservation of evidence are of utmost importance.

    Initial Response

    • The first deputies at a major crime scene will assume initial command and request needed assistance.
    • The first deputy to respond will be in charge of the scene until relieved by a supervisor.
    • Deputies in charge will:
      • Aid the injured.
      • Apprehend the suspect.
      • Protect the crime scene.
      • Detain witnesses.
      • Establish a secure perimeter.
      • Protect the scene.
      • Establish an entry control point and record the name, agency, and reason for entry, and time in and out of any person entering the scene.

    Requesting Crime Scene Technician

    • Supervisors will respond to the scene and decide if a Crime Scene technician is needed.
    • Crime Scene technicians are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
    • Technicians respond to:
      • Homicides, suicides, accidental deaths, and suspicious unattended deaths.
      • Shootings involving deputies.
      • Sexual batteries with a crime scene.
      • Bank robberies with a crime scene.
      • Aggravated batteries with a crime scene and injuries.
      • Unusual crime scenes requiring highly technical processing.
      • Kidnappings with a crime scene.
      • Requests by field command staff or other supervisor-level staff.

    Crime Scene Processing

    • Routine crime scenes are the responsibility of patrol deputies who will:
      • Identify the incident's location.
      • Process the crime scene for latent fingerprints.
      • Collect any physical evidence.
      • Submit physical evidence to Crime Scene, Crime Lab, or Evidence Control.
      • Take elimination fingerprints, palmprints, and footprints as needed.
      • Transport evidence to Crime Lab or Evidence Control.
      • Prepare needed written reports and documentation.
    • Routine crime scenes include:
      • Burglaries.
      • Auto thefts/recovery.
      • Vandalism.
      • Aggravated assaults.
      • Armed robberies with no injuries.
      • Deaths when the attending doctor signs the death certificate.

    Crime Scene Investigative Aides (CSIA)

    • Crime Scene Investigative Aides are specially trained Community Service Aides (CSAs) with 40 hours of specialized training in crime scene processing.
    • CSIA have the capability to process routine crime scenes.
    • CSIA will generally process only crime scenes involving property crimes.
    • CSIA will:
      • Process the crime scene for latent fingerprints and serological evidence.
      • Collect any physical evidence.
      • Take elimination prints and DNA standards if appropriate.
      • Prepare needed written reports and documentation.

    Evidence Submission

    • The collection, documentation, packaging, and submission of latent print evidence to the Crime Lab Latent Print Unit must be in accordance with the Evidence Submission Manual.
    • Only suspects or eliminations listed on a Request for Services Form (CL 15) will be compared to the latent lifts/photos.
    • Request for Services Form (CL 15) can be submitted with the initial latent submission or later on in the investigation.
    • Elimination prints will be submitted for victims and persons having regular access to the crime scene.
    • Elimination prints must include fully-rolled fingerprint impressions, palm prints, and when applicable footprint impressions.
    • Elimination prints should be obtained in every case where latent prints have been lifted and will be submitted to the Crime Lab.

    Marking the Location of Fired Cartridge Casings

    • Deputies shall mark the location of each casing for documentation purposes.
    • Deputies can use evidence markers, case cards, or any other easily identifiable item for marking the location of each casing.
    • Deputies must wear a facial covering and gloves when placing the marking device for each casing.
    • The marking device must NOT be placed directly over the fired cartridge casing to avoid any potential DNA contamination.

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    This quiz assesses knowledge of standard operating procedures for crime scene investigation, including evidence collection and preservation. It's essential for law enforcement and criminal investigations.

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