Forensics as a Crime Scene Investigator Nicolette Simpson E VC University ENC1101-243_Week 10 Individual Work Instructor Heidi Howe March 23‚ 2012 Forensics Thesis Statement Forensic is a field of that deals with psychology and the law. Forensic is defined as the intersection of psychology and the law. Forensics is the application of science to questions which are of interest to the legal system. For example‚ forensic pathology is the study of the human body to determine
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A thorough documentation of a crime scene is an important part of any investigation. Several different methods of documentation are use; however‚ it is the combination of the methods that best aids investigators during the investigations into prosecution and trial. One of the first steps in documenting the scene would begin with the investigators notes. The notes will contain multiple pieces of information that may prove to be useful during the span of the case. The investigator should make notes
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------------------------------------------------- Crime Scene Evidence Handling Melissa Factor CJ 498 Criminal Justice Capstone Professor Rachel Goguen 30JUN13 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Abstract Crime scene yellow tape is a well-known sight. In order to preserve the integrity of the evidence of a crime scene‚ human contact should be avoided. Crime scenes are immediately sealed off‚ preventing the public from
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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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etc. One job that combines and gives a general overview of these careers‚ is Crime Scene Investigation. Crime scene investigators(CSIs) work closely with law enforcement to help gather and investigate evidence found at a crime scene. I believe I will enjoy this job; even with the gruesome sights I might have to witness‚ because I love solving things and I also enjoy the idea of bringing justice to the victims of a crime. As I’ve researched
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The show that I decided to use for my analysis is CSI: Crime Scene Investigation‚ The Complete First Season‚ Episode 110‚ “Sex‚ Lies and Larvae”. The reason I picked this show is because we have it on DVD‚ which made it easy to watch it several times. This episode has three cases‚ the first and main case of the episode starts out with two people hiking in a remote desert area and the girl finds a dead body with flies buzzing all around it. The second case involves a stolen painting and the last case
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Being the first to a crime scene is tough‚ but stopping the flow of traffic and consequently having your boss get mad is another thing. Amelia Sachs is about to be transferred out of patrol duty when she gets called down to a possible homicide scene. She discovers the Bone Collector’s first victim. A hand that has been stripped of flesh with a diamond ring on one of the fingers is sticking up out of the ground. Mildly panicked‚ she begins to dig up the body. Lincoln Rhyme has been paralyzed for
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Examination and Documentation of the Crime Scene 5 September 2014 Examination and Documentation of the Crime Scene The article I read “Examination and Documentation of the Crime Scene” explained the examination process and how to go about documenting everything found at the scene. When investigating a crime scene‚ first you need to gather as much information needed. You need to use a slow approach to gather as much information while also being careful
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Scene evaluation is often stressed and discussed in literature for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Fire/Rescue agencies. Responders are taught to do a “windshield evaluation” of the scene as they arrive. This means responders should look at the scene as they arrive‚ observing as much as they can through the windows of the vehicle. They should be looking for obstacles in the way‚ hazards to the victim and themselves‚ and get a general idea of nature of injury or severity. When it comes to
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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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