The 7S's of Crime Scene Processing (HON)

What is the correct order of steps to process a crime scene?

1 - sketching the scene

2 - separating the witnesses

3 - securing evidence

4 - scanning the scene

• 1,2,3,4

• 2,4,1,3

• 3,1,2,4

• 2,1,3,4

All of the following are search patterns EXCEPT for

• quadrant

• grid

• linear

• free form

Crime scene witnesses must be separated to prevent

• collusion

• confusion

• conflict

• cohesion

Which of the following is true?

• Close up photos of the body showing injuries and weapons near the boy should be included
• Photos should be made of the surface under the body once the body is removed
• Photos of a body showing position and location relative to the entire scene should be taken
• All of these are true

A sketch of the crime scene is a diagram that includes:

• only a scale and key.
• a key, scale, legend, and conditions.
• only a legend and conditions.
• None of these are correct.