Crime Scene Investigation Procedures

Paper Summary:

This study proposes to confirm the hypothesis that cohesion to a uniform training course by law enforcement officers and/or crime scene investigators will enhance collected evidence's validity in court as it increases accuracy and decreases errors. Additionally, the study examines and expands on research related to crime scene investigation, and examines relevant crime investigative tools, techniques and tactics, currently utilized by police officers and crime scene investigators.

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Abstract
Introduction
Evidence Does Not Confirm That . . .
Aims and Objectives
Background
Literature Review
What the . . . ?
Methodology
Looking At and Narrowing Down Pieces
Results
Many, Yet Not One
Conclusions and Recommendations
The Beginning of the End
Aims and Objectives
Limitations
Recommendations

From the Paper:

"As digital data is easily destroyed, the main concern is to safeguard the integrity of evidence. Simply turning on a computer could cause irreparable harm as particular files have a date/time stamp that updates when the system boots up. The date/time he user last turned on the computer, a potentially, vital bit of information could be lost. (Ibid) Universal training to counter practices that could destroy evidence would help insure that evidence police officers and crime scene investigators collect will make it to court."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Baldwin, Hayden B. M/Sgt. Retired. (1998) "Crime Scene Check List." Retrieved on 30 August from: http://www.feinc.net/cklist.htm.
• Ibid. (2006). "BASIC EQUIPMENT FOR CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATORS." Retrieved 30 August 2006 from: http://www.feinc.net/equipmt.htm.
• Bilz, Kenworthey. "Speaking of Crime: The Language of Criminal Justice.(Book review)", Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, September 22, 2005.
• Chang, Jimmy. "Packing a lunchbox assists in computer forensic investigations.(EVIDENCE TECHNOLOGY)", Law Enforcement Technology, June 1, 2006.
• Crime Fight Goes Hi-Tech Cary Police Department Receives New CSI Van with Latest Technology. (2005, March 29). Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), p. 1.

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