Crime Scene Checklist
Crime Scene Checklist
General Items
- Ensure all personnel are briefed on protocols.
- Keep the media away from the scene.
- Plan for potential follow-up investigations.
- Conduct a debriefing session after the scene is processed.
Initial Response
- Ensure officer safety and assess the scene for hazards.
- Secure the scene to prevent contamination.
- Establish a perimeter and control entry points.
- Identify and assist victims, if any.
- Call for additional resources (e.g., detectives, forensic teams).
Scene Assessment
- Document initial observations and the state of the scene.
- Take note of weather conditions and lighting.
- Identify and interview witnesses.
- Record the time of arrival and actions taken.
- Assign roles to responding officers.
Evidence Collection
- Photograph the scene from multiple angles.
- Sketch the scene, noting important details.
- Collect physical evidence (e.g., weapons, clothing, biological samples).
- Package evidence properly to maintain integrity.
- Label and log all evidence collected.
Documentation and Reporting
- Complete incident reports detailing actions and evidence.
- Maintain a chain of custody for all evidence.
- Prepare a scene summary for investigators.
- Review all collected information for accuracy.
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