Crime Scene Narratives

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good narrative scene description?

• Detailed

• Subjective

• Accurate

• Understandable

Why is it important for narrative scene descriptions to be detailed?

• To include all pertinent facts and conditions

• To make it lengthy

• To confuse the jury

• To impress the media

What should a crime scene technician's notes begin with?

• A summary of the trial

• Notification of the crime

• A list of suspects

• A description of the weather

What is one of the primary documents used to judge the overall competency of an investigation?

• The crime scene technician's resume

• The report narrative

• The suspect's confession

• The jury's verdict

What is the importance of the narrative report in a trial?

• It is often read to the jury

• It is used to entertain the media

• It is ignored by the counsel

• It is only for internal use

What aspect of the technician's work is judged based on the narrative report?

• Their professionalism

• Their creativity

• Their speed

• Their attire

What should be avoided in narrative scene descriptions?

• Subjective evaluations

• Detailed facts

• Logical organization

• Accurate information

What is the hope when completing a narrative for a crime scene?

• To answer any questions posed by the investigation or trial

• To confuse the jury

• To entertain the media

• To impress the judge

What is the purpose of including photographs and annotations in the crime scene report when a technique yields positive results?

• To document the result

• To confuse the investigation

• To hide evidence

• To mislead the court

What should notes provide if challenged in court?

• Documentation to eliminate unsubstantiated claims

• Confusing information

• Irrelevant details

• Personal opinions