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Documentation
Memorializes actions for future reference.
Best Practices
Established guidelines for crime scene processing.
Preparation and Plan of Action
Systematic approach to crime scene investigation.
Note-taking
Recording observations during the investigation process.
Contemporaneous Notes
Notes made as events unfold in real-time.
Complete Notes
Thoroughly detail all actions and observations.
Crime Scene Photography
Captures visual evidence of the crime scene.
Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR)
Type of camera used for high-quality images.
Examination Quality Photographs
High-resolution images for detailed analysis.
Admissibility of Photographs
Criteria for photographs to be used in court.
Videography
Augments photography with moving visual documentation.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Drones used for aerial crime scene documentation.
Light Detection and Ranging (Lidar)
Tool for measuring and surveying crime scenes.
Sketching the Scene
Illustrative diagram complementing photographs.
Overview/Bird's-Eye-View
Common sketch type showing horizontal plane.
Elevation Sketch
Vertical view focusing on height and details.
Cross Projection Sketch
Combines horizontal and vertical views.
Triangulation Method
Locates evidence using two fixed reference points.
Baseline Method
Straight line measurement from fixed points.
Rectangular-Coordinate Method
Locates objects using adjacent walls as reference.
GPS
Global positioning system for outdoor evidence location.
CAD Software
Creates 2D and 3D diagrams of crime scenes.
3D Scanning
Digital documentation providing virtual scene access.
Final Survey
Last check of the scene before release.
Releasing the Scene
Final step in crime scene processing.
Photography Equipment
Tools used for capturing crime scene images.
Types of Photographs
Various categories including close-up and evidence photos.
Photographing a Dead Body
Specific types of images required for documentation.
Integrity of Photographs
Maintaining original images without deletion.
Narrated Videography
Video with spoken commentary for clarity.
Silent Videography
Video without audio elements.
Scales in Photography
Used to provide size reference in images.
Barrier & Pass Filters
Used to enhance photographic evidence quality.
Sketching Equipment
Tools required for creating crime scene sketches.
Compass Rose
Indicates direction in a scene sketch.
Case Identifiers
Unique identifiers for each crime scene case.
Weather Conditions
Environmental factors noted during investigation.
Lighting Conditions
Illumination status affecting scene visibility.
Witness Perspectives
Photographs capturing views from witnesses.
Bystander Photographs
Images taken by non-involved individuals.
Evidence Photographs
Images focusing on specific items of evidence.
Full Body Photograph
Image capturing the entire body of a victim.
Injury Documentation
Photographs showing wounds or trauma on victims.
Tattoos and Scars
Specific features documented for identification purposes.
Digital Case File
Electronic storage of case-related notes and images.
Negative Conditions
Unexpected factors affecting the investigation process.
Supplemental Plans of Action
Additional strategies based on case specifics.
Final Survey Checklist
List of items to verify before scene release.
Photograph Management Systems
Software for organizing and validating crime scene images.
