Kristin Waters Crime Scene Reconstruction ENC 1102-154 Reconstructing a crime scene takes a lot of effort from experienced law enforcement‚ medical examiners‚ and criminalists. All of these professionals give unique perspectives to develop a crime-scene reconstruction. Forensic scientists also play a vital role in helping to reconstruct the crime scene. They use the crime-scene reconstruction to show events that occurred prior to‚ during‚ and after a crime was committed. (Saferstein‚ 2009)
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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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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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Crime Scene In an organized step by step approach “Scene Documentation” is one of the stages in the proper processing of a crime scene. The final results of a properly documented crime scene are the ability of others to take the finished product to use in either reconstructing the scene or the chain of events in an incident and our court room presentation. In documenting the scene there are actually three functions or methods used to properly document the crime scene. Those methods consist
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Crime Scene Management David Radomski Liberty University December 7‚ 2014 Abstract Crime scenes are the foundation of all criminal investigations. They contain the physical evidence that links the victim to the offender and can often be used to recreate the crime. Numerous investigations have been ruined due to the lackadaisical handling of the crime scenes‚ all while the perpetrators to go unpunished. Following some basic principles of establishing and maintaining a crime scene can ensure
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Toombsboro County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Report Completed By: CSI LSUE Student June 11‚ 2015 Case #: 47841 Date of Incident: July 16‚ 1953 Time of Incident: Approximately 1545 Location of Incident: County Road 1322-192‚ Toombsboro‚ Georgia Timeline: 1550/Call received at TCSO dispatch from Allyson Adele 1553/Deputy Barber and Deputy Stewart en route 1559/Deputy Barber and Deputy Stewart arrived on scene 1601/Body of an elderly woman was discovered in a nearby ditch 1602/Deputy
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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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Investigating a Crime Scene Denise Swank Bryant & Stratton College Criminal Justice: Research Paper Mr. Frank Chmarak December 2011 Investigating a Crime Scene On TV shows like "CSI‚" viewers get to watch as investigators find and collect evidence at the scene of a crime‚ making blood appear as if by magic and swabbing every mouth in the vicinity. Many of us believe we have a pretty good grip on the process‚ and rumor has it criminals are getting a jump on the good guys by using the
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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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