Crime Scenes

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This paper presents processes and techniques used during crime scene investigations, as well as the processing of the crime scene. It covers details concerning what constitutes a crime scene and what types of evidence to look for. The paper also discusses the individuals involved in processing a crime scene and when or if there is a need for another jurisdiction to join the investigation.

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"A police officer is usually notified by the law enforcement dispatch center when a crime has been reported. The time and subject of the call are recorded by the police officer, to include the name of the complainant and the nature of the complaint. In most cases, the police officer may also record the name of the dispatcher that contacted him/her concerning the call. Police officers responding to a call have to be very alert. Some things they need to watch for are where they are going, to make sure they respond to the correct location, any suspicious persons around the crime scene and to identify any potential witnessed. The police officer has to record his/her route to the scene and time of arrival. Police departments train their police officers to park away from the crime scene and teach them techniques to avoid destroying any evidence."

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