Person associated with someone suspected of committing a crime.

The second step in the investigation of a crime scene, which will help identify possible evidence.

Statement of where a suspect was at the time of a crime.

An alternate location where additional evidence may be found.

Interviews witnesses and consults with the CSI unit. They investigate the crime by following leads provided by witnesses and physical evidence.

Oral or written statements given to police as well as court testimony by people who witnessed an event.

Person thought to be capable of committing a crime.

The original location of a crime or accident.

Documents the crime scene in detail and collects any physical evidence.

Any material items that would be present at the crime scene, on the victims, or found in a suspect’s possession.

The first step in investigating a crime scene is to determine what allegedly happened.

Include forensic entomologists, anthropologists, or psychologists and may be called in if the evidence requires expert analysis.

Found in small but measurable amounts, such as strands of hair, fibers, or skin cells.

Typically the first to arrive at a crime scene. They are responsible for securing the scene so no evidence is destroyed and detaining persons of interest in the crime.

The last step in crime scene investigation where the crime scene technician will process the crime scene for evidence, both physical and testimonial evidence.

Determine a preliminary cause of death.

The third step in investigating a crime scene involves demonstrating the layout of the crime scene.