Crime Scene Types Overview

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Which type of crime scene is categorized based on the time it occurs?

Primary Crime Scene

Indoor Crime Scene

Outdoor Crime Scene

Day Time Crime Scene (correct)

What is referred to as a Secondary Crime Scene?

The area where evidence is located (correct)

The location where the body is found

A special location such as a vessel or airplane

The site of the initial assault (correct)

Which option describes a type of crime scene that involves various locations?

Special Location Crime Scene

Continuing Crime Scene (correct)

Indoor Crime Scene

Day Time Crime Scene

Which type of crime scene is characterized by the environment where the crime took place?

Indoor Crime Scene Signup and view all the answers

Which type of evidence location is considered the starting point for an investigation?

Primary Crime Scene Signup and view all the answers

What types of crime scenes are classified by the source of evidence?

Primary and Secondary Crime Scenes Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of Crime Scene Investigation starts the systematic procedure for evidence collection?

Upon the arrival of the First Responders Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a Continuing/Mixed Crime Scene from other types?

It incorporates multiple locations related to the crime. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the importance of initial actions at a crime scene is correct?

Vital forensic evidence is often collected during initial actions. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of crime scene specifically refers to when a crime is committed at a specific time of day?

Night Crime Scene Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Scene of the Crime Operation (SOCO) Team?

To delineate and protect the crime scene Signup and view all the answers

Which crime scene is required to be processed by SOCO?

Property crimes amounting to 250,000 and above Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a function of the SOCO Team?

Conducting interviews of witnesses Signup and view all the answers

What essential document is the SOCO Team responsible for presenting in court?

Records and testimonies of the SOCO personnel Signup and view all the answers

Why is a protocol necessary for the CSI team during crime scene investigations?

To define the responsibilities of each team member Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Crime Scene Types by Time of Commission

Daytime crime scenes occur during daylight hours.
Nighttime crime scenes occur during darkness.

Crime Scene Types by Location

Indoor crime scenes take place inside a building or structure.
Outdoor crime scenes happen in open areas like parks, streets, or fields.
Continuing/Mixed crime scenes involve a combination of indoor and outdoor locations.
Special location crime scenes occur in unique places, like vehicles, aircraft, or underwater.

Crime Scene Types by Evidence Source

Primary Crime Scene:
- The initial discovery location of the victim.
- Investigation often starts here.
Secondary Crime Scene:
- Locations related to the crime but distinct from the initial discovery.
- Examples: the victim's confinement, the assault location, the transportation route, and evidence collection points.

Crime Scene Types

Time of Commission:
- Daytime Crime Scene
- Night Crime Scene
Location:
- Indoor Crime Scene
- Outdoor Crime Scene
- Continuing/Mixed Crime Scene
- Special Locations (vessels, airplanes, drums, septic tanks)
Source of Evidence:
- Primary Crime Scene
  - Usually where the body is found
- Secondary Crime Scene
  - Where the victim was confined
  - Where the assault took place
  - The route to and from the primary crime scene
  - Means and methods used to transport the victim
  - Any place where evidence is located

Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)

Definition: A comprehensive inquiry of a crime through systematic procedures involving various investigative methodologies, including physical and testimonial evidence recovery.
Purpose: To identify witnesses, apprehend perpetrators, and support prosecution.
Process:
- Begins with the arrival of First Responders
- Ends with the release of the crime scene by the Investigator-on-Case (IOC)
Multidisciplinary: Involves systematic scene searching, meticulous observation, documentation, photography, sketching, and evidence processing.

Crime Scene Investigation Team

First Responder: Initial contact with the crime scene
Investigator-on-Case (IOC): Responsible for overall case management and investigation
Scene of the Crime Operation (SOCO) Team: Forensic specialists responsible for evidence collection and processing

SOCO Team Functions

Determine and delineate the crime scene
Preserve and protect the crime scene
Conduct a methodical search for physical evidence
Document the crime scene and physical evidence
Collect and transport evidence for forensic examination or safekeeping
Present records and testimonies to courts or mandated agencies

Property Crime Handling Protocol

Crime Scene of Property Crimes:
- Below 200,000: Handled and processed by the Concerned Investigator-on-Case
- Above 200,000: Case referred to SOCO

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Explore the various types of crime scenes based on time of commission, location, and evidence source. This quiz covers fundamental distinctions such as indoor vs. outdoor and primary vs. secondary crime scenes. Test your knowledge on crime scene classifications and their implications in investigations.