Chapter 3: Crime Scene Investigation

Case Manager

Individual assigned to oversee and collect analyses and assist in rearranging the information coming from the analysts

Chain of Custody

Documentation of custody, control, transfer, and analysis of evidence

Control Samples

samples not originally thought to be related to the event in question, however necessary for proper interpretation of the evidence collected

Crime Scene Map

The use of technology to develop a model of the area a crime occurred

Crime Scene Reconstruction

To determine the exact sequence of events that occurred before, during, or after the crime

Elimination Samples

samples such as fingerprints and DNA collected from individuals who enter the scene as part of the investigation

First Responders

individuals who's responsibility is to provide medical assistance to the victim

Forensic Mapping

a three dimensional map of the scene

Macroscopic Crime Scene

A large area where a crime scene occurred

Microscopic Crime Scene

A small area where a crime scene occurred

Primary Crime Scene

Where the initial criminal act occurred

Primary Container

evidence from the crime scene is put in a vessel

Secondary Container

The vessel evidence is put in after being in the primary container

Secondary Scene

Locations connected to the event but not the exact place where the crime took place

Walk Through

An inspection of the scene prior to the collection of evidence