The crime scene examination and subsequent search should be done in a careful and methodical manner. After talking to the officer(s) who were the first ones on the scene and learning from them of any changes that might have been made to the scene since their arrival‚ such as turning lights on or off or opening doors or windows‚ start the examination by working your way into the body using great care to avoid disturbing or destroying any evidence as you do. Carefully observe the floor or ground surrounding
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identification purposes with the investigator’s initials‚ often at the tip or base of the bullet. The sides of the bullet should not be marked. Critical Thinking Questions If you found a firearm at a crime scene‚ what steps would you take in order to transport the weapon to the lab? If i found a firearm at a crime scene the steps i would take in order to transport the weapon to the lab would be to first ensure that the firearm will not discharge accidentally on the way to the lab. This often means that the
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DNA testing on crime scene evidence is considered conclusive‚ but it wasn’t always that way. About 30 years ago‚ this tool was not considered accurate enough to make a difference in identifying or clearing a suspect. DNA profiling is a process of identifying a specific DNA pattern. The history dates back to the 1900s at the University of Leicester‚ and it’s used to solve many cases and identify the suspects of many different crimes. DNA profiling is also used to identify victims of disaster and
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Crime scene report Introduction A suspected white powder was seized from the crime scene and sent to the laboratory for analysis. Presumptive test was firstly used in order to find out if it was a positive drug‚ in order to follow a further analysis. Gas Chromatogram (GC) and mass spectrum was used for further analysis‚ in order to find out what exactly was this drug‚ and find its mixtures and compounds. Results From the chromatogram/spectrum peak report it is shown that there are two retention
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The term “facial reconstruction” refers to the process of building a face over a skull to create an image of what a person looked like during life. This technique has often been used in forensic science when attempting to identify unknown skeletonized human remains. Facial reconstruction has also been used to create the possible facial appearance of hominids and modern humans. The reconstruction of facial features of an individual onto the skull uses a combination of scientific and artistic skills
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Robert Spencer‚ June 3‚ 2013 Discuss the procedures for collection and packaging firearms evidence at a crime scene. After a firearm has been photographed at the scene‚ it will be necessary to be rendered safe. An automatic pistol will require its magazine to be removed and the round extracted from the chamber. When removing the magazine it will need to be handled carefully in order to preserve potential fingerprint evidence and be placed in a paper or plastic evidence bag. The round
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Kalee Rustvold April 10‚ 2013 C .J. 110 Assignment #1 Case Number: RB/H201/505 Incident: Burglary; Homicide Reporting Officer: Officer Kalee Rustvold Date of Report: 04 April 2013 At about 2200 hours on 04 April 2013‚ I received a call from dispatch‚ stating there were shots fired at the McDonalds located at 6561 Edinger Ave. I proceeded to the Location of 6561 Edinger Ave. while in route to the location
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comes to mind when you think of a TV crime show? If I had to choose‚ it would be clue gathering‚ or even problem solving. TV crime shows are generally known for the murders and cases behind solving who committed the crime; because who would want to watch a show about a robbery. In these shows‚ the producers attempt to exaggerate and speed up the process of forensic analysis. As a result‚ this would contrast to the authentic‚ or real life process of crime scene investigations. Although I do believe
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task is to canvas a fictional crime scene. You are the fingerprint examiner: You respond to a homicide scene in a retail store employing numerous people‚ and upon arrival find police officers and several employees present. You also find a deceased victim who has obviously been shot‚ indications of a fight‚ articles of clothing‚ office supplies‚ papers‚ narcotics enclosed in plastic containers‚ and two guns‚ scattered on the floor and in other locations within the scene. Explain what you are looking
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As a crime scene investigator you are exposed to many health risk or hazards. Although‚ there is not truly one time were you cannot find yourself in a very unique situation during an investigation. Furthermore‚ when investigating a scene you must always prepare yourself for whatever may happen and protect yourself at all times. Therefore‚ your safety is very important as well as the priority to limit any injuries or illnesses to exposures. Now when responding to a crime scene an investigator or
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