7 Steps Of a Crime Scene Investigation |Budding Forensic Expert | Milik Ahmed

7 steps of crime scene investigation | Budding Forensic Expert 

7 Steps Of a Crime Scene Investigation

What is Crime Scene Investigation?

The use of physical evidence at the scene of the crime and the use of deductive and inductive reasoning to gain knowledge of the events surrounding the crime.
Crime Scene Investigation is basically searching and collection of evidence from a place where a particular crime has occurred.

 7 Steps of a Crime Scene Investigation:
 

 1. IDENTIFY SCENCE DIMENSIONS:

 •Locate the Focal point of the Scene
 •Establish a Perimeter large enough to contain relevant evidence.
 (It's always better to establish a larger scene than needed)

2. ESTABLISH SECURITY:

•Use Barricading Tape around the Perimeter
•Consider security Guard

3. CREATE A PLAN:

•Determine the type of Crime that occurred
•Identify any threats to evidence (such as weather)
•Consider if any additional resources are necessary
•Communicate with team about how to proceed
(Outdoor Crime Scene are more vulnerable to loss and contamination due to the elements suc as weather)

4. CONDUCT PRIMARY SURVEY:

•Identify potential evidence
•Capture Photographs and take proper notes of evidence

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5. DOCUMENT AND PROCESS SCENE:

•Start to processing the Crime Scene (as planned)
•Collect all evidence and keep proper and detailed documentation
(It is imperative to follow Proper Procedure for collection so that no evidence is destroyed or contaminated)

6. CONDUCT SECONDARY SURVEY:

•Conduct another walkthrough to ensure everything has been processed and recorded

7. RECORD AND PRESERVE EVIDENCE:

•Use an inventory log to account for all evidence
•Cteate thorough descriptions that match with the photographs taken at the scene
•Follow a Clear Chain of Custody throughout the investigation

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