Search patterns vary and depend on the type of scene‚ the victims and suspect’s actions as well as the location and size of the area. Having someone in command can eliminate or lessen the chances of evidence or effort being duplicated. While each scene and victim may need a different search pattern‚ each pattern searches the probable points of entry first and any exits possibly used by the criminal. A line/strip search is one that is used by one or two investigators who walk in straight lines
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As a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)‚ there are duties that have to be met and a job that has to get done. Part of this job is looking for evidence. There are different types of evidence. Some can be seen with an unaided eye and some can’t. Trace evidence cannot be seen with an unaided eye. Every person who is physically involved with a crime leaves some kind of trace evidence such as hair‚ fibers‚ and even have gunshot residue left on the perpetrators hands. It is even possible to obtain a confession
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A crime scene investigator has a very important job when it comes to a crime scene. Now the purpose of a crime scene investigator is not just limited to homicides‚ sexual assaults‚ armed robberies‚ home invasions and property crimes such as burglaries (feinc.net. n.d.). However‚ most of their time is spent processing crime scene‚ packaging as well as transporting evidence and attending and photographing autopsies (feinc.net. n.d.). They also attend briefings and conferences with any police agencies
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Abstract As crime scenes investigators‚ there are many different types of death that are investigated day in and day out. Some deaths are classified as natural‚ undetermined‚ accidental‚ suicidal or murder. Depending on the scene and classification‚ investigators will know how to handle each case. Also depending on the jurisdiction‚ the cases are investigated by medical examiners‚ medical examiner investigators or even special units dedicated for specific cases. This paper will explain the different
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11/12/2014 Crime Scene Investigator Have you ever wonder why people choose to work as a crime scene investigator? I do not know why people chose to work in this field but I know why I choose this career. I choose crime scene investigation as my career because when I was a little girl my dream was to figure out why and how people died. I enjoy watching crime scene investigation shows on television‚ elusively the ones involving elderlies and children. One of my favorite crime scene investigation
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Crime Scene Investigation As a little girl I always thought I’d be a lawyer or a nurse. After attending high school and watching a little TV those two professions were the last thing on my mind. By now I know you are thinking‚ what career has she chosen? Good question‚ I am going to be a crime scene investigator. I love following along while watching shows like CSI or The first 48. I can sometime figure out who did it before the investigators. “Crime scene investigation is often a challenging and
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In the criminal justice system a police officer or crime scene investigator cannot legally search a person or property without a search warrant. There have been ongoing debates and revisions on the legal requirements and circumstances under which it is necessary to obtain a search and seizure warrant before crime scene processing. According to the Fourth Amendment search and seizure requirements‚ a warrant is required any time a reasonable expectation of privacy exists. Therefore‚ in an effort to
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Being a Crime Scene Investigator Zelda M. Kier Everest Online University Being a Crime Scene Investigator Known also as an evidence technician‚ crime scene technician‚ forensic investigator‚ criminalist officer‚ and crime scene analyst‚ a crime scene investigator has quite a busy life. The importance of this job sits high at the top of the list‚ giving each individual the greatest responsibility possible. There is little room for error when it comes to the critical tasks that a crime scene
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The Life of a Crime Scene Investigator Isabella McCarty Williams Everest University Online (Orlando Campus) The Life of a Crime Scene Investigator The career I have chosen is a Crime Scene Investigator known as a CSI. In this research paper we will discuss the job details‚ salary‚ and the guidelines on collecting evidence. It is important that I cover these things to explain the importance of this career. Hope you enjoy the mind-bending
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Crime Scene Investigator Do you ever wonder why people choose to work as a crime scene investigator also known as CSI? I am not sure why people choose to work in this field but‚ I do know why I decided on this career. This is my career of choice because the job itself is very interesting and inspiring to me. This strong passion that I have for figuring out crimes and causes of death will fit perfect for this job. My mother reminds me all the time that when I was a little girl‚ I always wanted
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