Crime Scene Investigation 7 S's

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What are the 7 S's of Crime Scene Investigation?

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1. Secure the scene 2. Separate the witnesses 3. Scan the scene 4. See the scene 5. Sketch the scene 6. Search for evidence 7. Secure and collect evidence

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What is the first step in Crime Scene Investigation?

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Secure the scene to ensure safety and prevent contamination.

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Why is it important to separate witnesses at a crime scene?

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To prevent them from influencing each other's accounts of the event.

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What does 'Scan the scene' involve?

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Quickly assessing the crime scene to identify potential evidence and hazards.

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What is the purpose of taking close-up evidence photographs with a ruler?

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To provide a scale for the size of the evidence in the photographs.

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Who is typically the first to arrive at a crime scene?

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Police Officers.

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What is triangulation in the context of crime scene investigation?

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Finding the distance from stationary reference points to accurately map the scene.

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What does crime scene reconstruction entail?

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Figuring out what happened at the crime scene based on evidence and witness accounts.

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What is the significance of logging evidence?

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To maintain a chain of custody and ensure the integrity of the evidence.

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What should be done after securing the crime scene?

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Separate witnesses to gather unbiased accounts.