4 Search Pattern Analysis & Conclusion

​Search Pattern Data & Analysis

​Four Search Patterns

LINE

​Four Search Patterns

GRID

​Four Search Patterns

SPIRAL

​Four Search Patterns

ZONE

​OR

​QUADRANT

Multiple Choice

Which crime scene search pattern is best in large, outdoor scenes; moving in one direction?

• line

• grid

• zone

• spiral

Multiple Choice

Which crime scene search pattern is best using a double-line search with a lot of people; effective, but time-consuming?

• line

• grid

• zone

• spiral

Multiple Choice

Which crime scene search pattern is most effective in houses or buildings; teams are assigned small parts of the scene for searching?

• line (AKA parallel or strip)

• grid

• zone (AKA quadrant)

• spiral

Multiple Choice

Which crime scene search pattern is moving in a circular direction; inward or outward; best when there are no physical barriers.

• line

• grid

• zone

• spiral

Multiple Choice

What type of judicial order must be obtained by law enforcement in order to lawfully search a home or property?

• Consent Sanction

• Search Warrant

• Looksy List

• Evidence Decree

Multiple Choice

Which amendment states protect people from unlawful search and seizure?

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

Poll

Which search pattern do you think your group was most successful with?

• Line

• Spiral

• Grid

• Zone

Open Ended

What were you most surprised by after actually conducting the search patterns? 

Open Ended

What was one drawback or disadvantage to your team's search area?

Open Ended

Given that ALL THE EVIDENCE LISTED WAS IN YOUR SEARCH ZONE--

what could have made your team's search for evidence more effective?