Webinar- Maximizing Evidence at the Crime Scene
Description
One of the most important aspects of a successful investigation is the proper and complete preservation of the crime scene. You must insure minimal contamination and disturbance of physical evidence. The initial response to an incident must be expeditious and methodical. Officers responding to crime scenes must be fully aware of the presence and fragility of the evidence at and near the crime scene.
The initial responding officer(s) must promptly and cautiously approach and enter crime scenes, remaining observant of any persons, vehicles, events, potential evidence, and environmental conditions.
The actions of the first responders to crime scenes may be the difference between a successful prosecution and a failed prosecution. In this training module, students will learn:
- The importance of proper crime scene control
- Proper techniques to employ while approaching and attending the crime scene
- The types of evidence that may be present
- How to properly secure the crime scene
- Methods of preserving and collecting evidence