Searching and Securing the Scene

Place the tiles in the correct order for securing a crime scene

• Get medical help

• Call for specialists/additional help

• Detain witnesses/get statements

• Secure the boundary

• Place guards at entrance/exit points

Label the search patterns

d

b

a

line/strip

quadrant/zone

grid

spiral

wheel

Label the search patterns

a

e

line/strip

grid

wheel/ray

quadrant/zone

spiral

Which is NOT a primary consideration when choosing the best search pattern?

• weather

• number of searchers available

• size of scene

• location of scene

Why is step 2 of securing the scene important?