Crime Scene Management and Processing

What is the primary purpose of securing a crime scene?

• To maintain the integrity and provenance of recovered material

• To prevent public access to the crime scene

• To ensure the safety of investigators

• To expedite the investigation process

Which of the following is NOT a method for securing a crime scene?

• Using tape to restrict access

• Deploying officers to guard the area

• Erecting temporary fencing

• Conducting witness interviews

What is a key risk to a crime scene that requires careful management?

• Unauthorized removal of items

• Over-documentation of evidence

• Excessive personnel involvement

• Delayed witness interviews

Which search method is suitable for locating evidence in a large, open area?

• Strip method

• Zone method

• Wheel method

• Grid method

Why is thorough examination of a crime scene considered a one-time opportunity?

• Because evidence may be at risk of decomposition

• Because investigators need to focus on witness interviews

• Because the scene must be released quickly

• Because it simplifies the documentation process

Write at least two paragraphs stating what are the main things that you have learnt?