Crime Scene Basics

Any physical location in which a crime has occurred or is suspected of having occurred.

• Crime Scene

• Secondary Crime Scene

• Primary Crime Scene

Person associated with someone suspected of committing a crime.

• Suspect

• Accomplice

• Alibi

The second step in the investigation of a crime scene, which will help identify possible evidence.

• Interview

• Examine

• Document

• Process

Statement of where a suspect was at the time of a crime.

• Suspect

• Accomplice

• Alibi

An alternate location where additional evidence may be found.

• Crime Scene

• Secondary Crime Scene

• Primary Crime Scene

Interviews witnesses and consults with the CSI unit. They investigate the crime by following leads provided by witnesses and physical evidence.

• Police officers

• CSI Unit

• Medical Examiner

• Specialists

• Detectives

Oral or written statements given to police as well as court testimony by people who witnessed an event.

• Testimonial evidence

• Physical evidence

• Trace evidence

Person thought to be capable of committing a crime.

• Suspect

• Accomplice

• Alibi

The original location of a crime or accident.

• Crime Scene

• Secondary Crime Scene

• Primary Crime Scene

Documents the crime scene in detail and collects any physical evidence.

• Police officers

• CSI Unit

• Medical Examiner

• Specialists

• Detectives