Crime scene investigation proper, sketch

Command post

An area which is ideally located adjacent to the crime scene where the CSI evidence custodian stays and receive the pieces of evidence turned over to him for safekeeping by the other collectors

Systemstic approach

What does the team leader used in making a narrative report

Golden rule at crime scene investigation

Never touch move or alter any objdct at the crime scene unless it has been photographed, measured, and sketched from any conceivable angle

Crime scene photography

It is conducted to create an accurate, objective visual and permanent record of the crime scene before any item is moved or removed

General view or long range

Photograph of the over-all scene. It will depict the location of the crime

Mid range view

Shows the nature of the crime

Close up view

Shoes the details of the crime

Crime scene sketch

It is the graphic representation of the scene of the crime with complete measurements of the relative distance of relevant object and conditions obtaining therein

Rough sketch

It is made by the investigator at the crime scene which is full of important details but without scale of proportion

Finished sketch

Is often drawn by a draftsman to show proper relationship and scaled the finished sketch is more presentable for court room presentation

Sketch of ground/floor plan/overview

Sketch picture of the scene of the crime with it's nearest physical surrounding

Sketch of locality/ neighborhood sketch

Give picture of the scene, the crime and it's environs, including neighboring building, road etc.

Sketch in details

Sketch the immediate scene only

Exploded/cross projection

Gives the clear impression of the scene in cases where blood staind or bullet holes are found

Strip or line search method

The three (3) searcher a,b,c proceed slowly at the same place along the path parallel to one side of the rectangle

Double strip or grid method

Is a modification of the strip search and Is useful for large crime scene, particularly out door scenes

Spiral/circular/concentric method

The searcher will follow each other in the path of a spiral, beginning in the outside and spiraling toward the center of vice versa in a clockwise or counterclockwise directon

Zone/quadrant/sector search method

The area to be searched is divided into four quadrants and each serchesf assigned to one wuadrant

Wheel search method/pie, radial or some method

Is applicable for area which is considered to be approximately circular or oval. The area Is then divided into six quadrant