1. Ms. Engle Forensics Class
Collection Notes
Ms. Engle
Forensics Class

2. Crime Scenes and Evidence
As a crime scene investigator:
After a crime:
First responder
Give aid
Interview witnesses
Secure and protect the integrity of the crime scene
Prevent others from disturbing the evidence

3. Documentation
Photography
Notes
Video Taping
Sketches

5. Crime Scene Search Patterns
Line method
Strip method
Grid method
Wheel method
Spiral method
Zone method
Link method

6. Patterns

7. When searching for evidence
Look beyond the obvious
Search methodology
Search Pattern
Record Evidence- Chain of Custody
Preventing Contamination
SMID

8. Types of Evidence Various definitions: Now:
???“Animal, mineral or vegetable”???
Now:
Chemical, biological or microscopic

9. Types of Evidence Expert Evidence Testimonial Evidence
In or out of court, opinions
Testimonial Evidence
Interviews, statements, etc.
Physical Evidence
Trace, blood, fibers

10. Evidence Protocols Important because: Sets a standard
Leaves little room for error
Difficult to challenge

11. Collection of Physical Evidence
Get the whole object
Wet Let Dry!!!!
Primary AND Secondary Survey
Fresh or rested eyes
2nd set of eyes
Scientific-ness

12. Reconstruction of Evidence
How the act occurred  base on evidence, not Skepticism
Use the end result to look at the past
Look at components:
Crime Scene & Evidence
Forensic Lab Tests
Logic and Reasoning
EXPERIENCE