Forensics 2.4 (use your notes)

The first photo taken at a crime scene is

• close-ups of all evidence

• photos of entries and exits

• Photo I.D. card

• mid range photos

When photographing evidence at a crime scene, which evidence should be photographed first?

• the victim (if there is a victim)

• it doesn't matter which evidence is photographed first

• all potentially fragile evidence

• whatever evidence is most interesting to the photographer

The purpose of the photo I.D. card is

• to identify the victim

• to identify all crime scene technicians involved in processing the crime scene

• to document all photos taken at the crime scene

• to identify case information and photographer

A detailed record of all photos taken at a crime scene

• Photo log

• Photo I.D.

• Crime Scene control log

• Chain of custody

Crime Scene Photos are taken in two stages. (Check all that apply)

• as soon as first responders arrive

• prior to alteration

• after all evidence is collected

• after evidence markers are in place

This type of photo uses the four corners technique and is used to depict the general condition and layout of the crime scene.

• overall

• close up with scale

• close up without scale

• midrange

This type of photo is used to show items of evidence in relation to the surrounding area.

• overall

• close up w/ scale

• close up w/out scale

• mid-range

This type of photo can provide important investigative information and should depict points of entry/exit, vehicles in the area, the crowd, etc.

• overall

• mid range

• close up

• mid level

Close up photos (check all that apply)

• taken with and without reference scale

• taken 90 degrees to the item of evidence

• shows multiple pieces of evidence in a single photo

• additional close up photos can be taken in the lab after the item has been collected from the crime scene.

Check all that apply to video recording a crime scene

• should depict a non-intrusive walk through of the scene

• video recording should replace crime scene photos

• video before and after evidence markers are placed

• audio recording must be included with video recording