CRJ 196 - Crime Scene Investigation 1

1. Summarize a basic crime scene investigation.
   1. Define a crime scene.
   2. Identify the types of crime scenes and the steps used to process a crime scene.
   3. Describe the technologies and techniques employed in crime scene analysis.
   4. Identify who responds to crime scenes and their rolls in the investigation.
2. Plan establishment for first responders to the crime scene.
   1. Provide emergency assistance to victims.
   2. Securing the crime scene.
   3. Obtaining information from witnesses, victims, suspects.
   4. Identifying suspects.
   5. Notifying appropriate personnel for assistance.
3. Describe basic evidence.
   1. Define evidence and the rules of evidence.
   2. Assess evidence and what is important at a crime scene.
   3. Explain the chain of custody and its purpose.
   4. Evaluate proper collection and preservation of various types of evidence.
   5. Describe how evidence is analyzed and processed using various techniques and resources.
4. Formulate and complete written reports.
   1. Explain the purpose and demonstrate taking field notes.
   2. Demonstrate the ability to complete a written report.
   3. Describe the importance of a written report, who reads reports and reports purpose in court proceedings.
5. Document the crime scene.
   1. Explain the purpose of documenting crime scenes.
   2. Know the different techniques used to document a crime scene and evidence (photography, sketching, casting) and when to utilize them.
   3. Prepare rough sketches and scaled drawings.
   4. Be familiar with the latest technology used to document and preserve scenes.
6. Conduct investigative photography.
   1. Demonstrate how to document a scene using Crime scene photography strategies.
   2. Understand the difference between aerial photography, night photography, laboratory photography, mug shot photography, and lineup photography and when to utilize each type of photography.
7. Establish an identity through fingerprinting.
   1. Practice the mechanics of fingerprinting individuals.
   2. Describe latent print development and analysis.
   3. Collect latent finger prints from a variety of surfaces.
   4. Describe the computer systems employed in the analysis of latent prints (AFIS and IAFIS).
8. Prepare for court testimony.
   1. Review a written report.
   2. Describe the purpose of conferring with the prosecuting attorney.
   3. Explain appropriate courtroom demeanor and dress.
   4. Understand the “CSI effect” and how it impacts court proceedings.