Crime scene processing manual

This manual is divided into three sections to assist those in detective divisions or crime scene units, especially those from smaller departments, in evaluating crime scenes and assessing what technologies and assistance may be useful in the processes of recognition. to a crime scene. • Wear non-powdered gloves and disposable lab coats to package evidence. • Change gloves often, or if contaminated. • Handle evidence as little as possible. • Record location of evidentiary items prior to removal or movement. • Tape lift bodies if contact with assailant is suspected. • Obtain known standards. This section of the manual is dedicated to providing guidelines for properly processing a crime scene. This manual lays out minimum recommended practices for crime scene processing. As circumstances dictate, it may be necessary to take additional steps to properly document and preserve the evidence found at the scene. PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS AND OBSERVATIONS The following are some .

Crime scene processing is no different in that respect than to other work related tasks such as exchanging a motor in a car, painting a landscape scene or preparing a meal. There are certain tasks related to each work objective. In the field of crime scene processing several books have been written on what these tasks are and how they should be. Crime scene processing is an art. Some people are very good artists because they have received extensive training, some have received a minimum of training while other outstanding artists are self trained. Hopefully we have developed a training and certification program that can meet the needs and requirements of all police agencies. The Handbook of Forensic Services provides guidance and procedures for safe and efficient methods of collecting, preserving, packaging, and shipping evidence and describes the forensic.

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