GROUP 4

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 OBJECTIVES:

At the in of discussion we will be able to learn the following;

ARRIVAL AT SCENE
LIVING VICTIM
Removal of Victim from Scene
Obtain physical evidence from victim
Notify command of status/situation
Secure the Crime Scene
Process the Crime Scene
Identification Personnel (Technical Investigators
with 21 Processes
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A. ARRIVAL AT SCENE:
• Enter scene by route
• Check victim for signs of life
• Note time of arrival

B. FOR LIVING VICTIM:

• Summons Medical Assistance
• Dying Declarations
For Conscious Victim -
• Who did this to you?
• If assailant not known to victim,
commence identification by description
(height, weight, color of hair, eyes, type
of clothing, etc.)
• Establish the fact that the victim knows
that he/she is dying.
For Unconscious Victim
• At scene - police officer remains with
victim at all times
• At Hospital - alert medical personnel
to possibility of dying declarations.
• Notification - be notified if victim
regains consciousness
 C. Removal of Victim from Scene
Before removal
a. If possible, photograph
victim’s position at scene before
removal.
b. If time and circumstance do
not permit photos before victim is
removed carefully note the position
of the victim in your report.
 D. Acquire physical evidence from victim
• a. Officer accompanying victim to
hospital should collect victim’s
clothing
• b. Officer receiving items should note
time received and the identity of
person from whom items were
received.
• c. If Necessary for identification items handled
by physicians, nurses should be marked by
those persons and the chain of custody
noted.
NOTE: - A failure to follow up on collecting
items that left the crime scene with the victim
may cause their loss or render them useless as
evidence.
E. Notify command of
status/situation
- notify or request notification of
office/agency, District Attorney (DA)
representative and medico-legal
examiner
 F. Protect the Crime Scene
• Block or rope off scene
• Persons at Scene
- Clear unauthorized person from the scene
- Prevent anyone from touching the body
- Witnesses
• Note the Personal information of witness/witnesses.
• Obtain brief statement from each person present.
• Hold witnesses until arrival of investigators.
• Keep Witnesses separate to prevent conversation.
• Prevent Destruction of fragile evidence such as
footprints, tire tracks, etc.
 G. Process the Crime Scene
• CAUTION - Be aware of search and
seizure problems in this area.
NOTE: At night obtain adequate lighting
before scene processing commences.
When lighting not available secure crime
scene under guard and wait for daylight before
processing is commenced.
H. Identification Personnel (Technical
Investigators)
1. Note time of arrival
2. Note weather conditions, especially at
outside crime scenes.
3. Check perimeter of crime scene
4. Obtain summary of situation
5.Photograph Crime scene
• all angles
• all relevant locations
• specific items of evidence
• Overhead photographs (outdoor scenes, and
extension ladders
6. Video tape
• collecting evidence, examining victim at scene.
defendant, witnesses.
6. Video tape

•a. Video tape recordings should be made

of scene where possible.
•b. Include video tape shots of collecting
evidence, examining victim at scene.
•c. Also video tape defendant, witnesses.
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8. Make careful note of following:

• Position of the body and condition of

clothing
• Location of substances on deceased
• Any alteration of deceased’s position
9. Survey Scene

• Take care measurement of the crime

scene. Measure each room in a house.

• Use a reference point that is permanent.

10. Search of Scene
 A. Deceased
• Before removing examine deceased for
physical evidence (Example: loose hairs,
fibers, etc.)
• Place deceased on a cloth sheet
• Examine the ground underneath the victim
• Collect physical evidence from deceased
• Preserve items of evidence individually
B. Scene area
• a. Organize scene search by adopting
specific plan, assign tasks, areas of search to
individual officers.
• b. Assign ONE officer to collect, mark and
transport items found.
• c. Execute search by carefully following plan
of assigned tasks.
• d. Note, mark and photograph location of
objects found such as latent fingerprints ,
footprints, tire tracks, tool marks, hair,
fragments of cloth, buttons, cigarette butts,
cartridge cases, bullet holes, bullets,
bloodstains, etc.
• e. Collect, mark evidence.
 REMEMBER
When collecting evidence DO NOT
overlook such items as room furniture,
doors, etc. that can be used to
reconstruct crime scene in court.
• f. Preserve items of evidence individually. – use
individual zip lock or plastic container to avoid cross
contamination of evidence
i. Do not place separate items of evidence in same
container.
ii. Use correct container- Never put evidence that
may decompose or deteriorate into a plastic bag.
iii.Provide information to lab personnel concerning
source of item, what test you desire performed.
11. ProcessDefendant
A.Photograph Defendant
• any injuries or lack of injuries, clothing and general
appearance, hands (both sides) and any tattoos or
scars
B. Take any evidence
• Pubic combing, any item that is on the clothing and
Obtain warrant for blood and hair samples
12. Autopsy Processing

• Arrange through the medical examiner the

transportation of the victim to morgue
• Medical Examiner investigator or police officer
should be present during the autopsy before
autopsy take finger and palm prints of deceased
• Pick up any evidence that was obtained during the
autopsy (blood samples, hair samples, fingernail
scrapings, bullets.
NOTE

Place each item in a separate

container. Paper bags are best. Each
container should be marked, dated
and initialed.
13.Investigative Personnel
• Obtain summary of situation from office at
scene
• Check scene security and take steps
necessary to correct and errors or omissions,
if any
• Review all actions of officers on the scene
• Initiate Investigation from the beginning
• Determine identity of deceased (Relatives,
Witnesses and Fingerprints)
• reconstruct events (Position of body,
location of wounds, Trajectory of bullets,
bloodstains, substances, other signs of
violence, and other physical evidence at
scene
• Organize Investigation
 • Organize Investigation
1. Assign specific tasks to individual officers.
2. Supervise execution of assigned tasks.
3. Receive, Record and Index information received from
investigators
A. Establish case book
B. Provide Copies of case book for Principal
investigators and DA’s office
C. Keep case book current by distributing new reports,
etc., as available
D. Communicate information (to investigator, other
agencies and PIO)
14. Obtained Detailed Statements from;
• Defendant
- advise of MIRANDA RIGHTS, have
defendant initial or sign rights card
- record the defendant’s statement.
• Witnesses
- do tape if witness is reluctant
- not necessary if witness is cooperative
15. Establish movements of deceased prior
to death to determine

- Time last seen alive

- who with
- what is he/she’s doing
- Location
16. Scrutinize deceased’s background,
including the following:
- Relatives, friends, employment, possible
criminal record or activities, finances,
possible romantic involvements, possible use
of narcotics and gang involvement.
17. Motive

- deceased’s background and crime

scene information such as sex, theft of
money or property, narcotics, and
mental derangement.
18. Determine actions of defendant before homicide
- unusual actions of defendant and cover any
activities such as surveillance of victim, purchase of
weapons

19. Determine actions of defendant after homicide

- Fight and Destruction or concealment of clothing
worn at crime scene, weapons used and Vehicles used
20. Practical tips
• Call experienced investigators to assist
• Be careful in questioning witnesses
• Do not divulge critical information carelessly to witnesses
• Separate witnesses
• Cooperate with fellow officers
• Be courteous and tactful
• Give constant attention to dissemination of pertinent
information
• Do no disclose valuable information to press or unauthorized
persons.
21. Report Writing
• Summary
Content • List of Evidence
Of • Action Needed
Report • List of witnesses with brief statement
of testimony
• Witnesses Statements

Do not include:
• Your opinions concerning the value of case.
• Irrelevant Material