Crime Scene Sketching & Photography

Which of these is NOT a reason to take photographs of a crime scene?

• to document the relative locations and positions of evidence
• some evidence can not be collected
• some evidence does not last / is temporary
• to keep a scrapbook of your cases

All photographs should be documented in a list so they can be put into context later. According to the notes, all of the following should be included in that documentation EXCEPT....

• weather conditions
• time
• date
• camera settings
• location

There are three methods to photographing crime scenes.

• True
• False

Overlapping photos are taken in a circular, counterclockwise direction.

• True
• False

Choose the 4 different views/perspectives to reveal all essential evidence.

• Bird's eye
• Kneeling
• Standing
• Prone
• Human eye

Imagine Kenya & Isabela are detectives at a crime scene. They need to sketch the scene. Which of the following statements are true about their sketch? (check all that apply)

• Accurately portrays the physical facts
• Is a permanent record of the scene
• Improves your drawing skills
• Establishes the precise location and relationship of objects and evidence at the scene
• Relates the sequence of events at the scene

Khloe & Deus are working on a project and they have created a unique sketch. Can you identify this type of sketch they have made? (Choose all that apply)

• Three-dimensional sketch
• Overhead Sketch
• Exploded Sketch
• Bird's Eye Sketch

Three types of photographs that will need to be taken at a crime scene.

• Overall, Midrange, Closeup
• Overview, Midrange, Closeup
• Far away, up close, laying down
• Overview, Midpoint, Closeup

The address of the crime scene must be in a crime scene video.

• True
• False

Crime scene sketches provide _____________ not present in photographs, video evidence, etc.

• Positioning of evidence
• Condition of evidence
• Close-ups and details
• Distances and dimensions