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10/14/24, 7:11 PMGardner IAI
Jeremiah
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Truth is defined by the collection of evidence, factual information that allows us to
draw some conclusion about an event. The CSI realizes the significance of physical
Define Truth:
evidence in defining this truth. Unlike testimonial evidence, physical evidence does
not lie. P.20
Investigators role in repressing crime: conducting objective investigations in an effort to define who did what and why. P.18
Reference basic scene integrity concerns: Know who did what. P.17
Golden Rule is?
Movement is often the result of investigative processing techniques, but when such
Basic Scene Integrity Concerns: Movement movement is unchecked and unrecognized it clouds the investigators understand of
of Material the crime scene. Movement of material significantly changes the relation aspects
observed. i.e. moving the weapon from the hand of susp. P.16
Basic Scene Integrity Concerns: Results in the loss of an item's evidentiary value. i.e. trampled dew trail, placing body
Destruction of Material in body bag causing loss of blood patters on clothing etc. p. 16
Results in post incident artifacts. In effect the authorities end up creating evidence
Basic Scene Integrity Concerns: Addition of
that was not there to begin with. Often used by defense to cast doubt or support
Material
alternating theory. p. 16
1. addition of material to the scene.
3 basic scene integrity concerns: 2. Destruction of material in the scene
3. Movement of material in the scene
1. Knowledge
2. Skills and Knowledge
Any good processing method will demand
3. A methodical approach
5 basic ingredients:
4. Flexibility
5. A coordinated effort
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1. What is it and what function and what function did it serve?
When considering each item observed in
2. What relationship does it have to any other items of evidence or to the scene
the scene, the investigator should ask 3
itself?
questions:
3. What does it tell us about time and sequencing aspects?
manifests themselves in the operating condition of items in the scene. i.e. is the
Functional Details
weapon capable of operating normally? p.11
maifest themselves through the investigators ability to physically place items in the
Relational Details scene. i.e. void in spatter, clustering of shell casings able to establish a correlation
between various objects. p. 11
oftentimes they are fleeting. Ultimately, time and environment will destroy any
Transitory effects transitory effects. i.e. heat of a burning cigarette, presence of ice in a glass, odors of
chemicals or colognes. p.11
are changes that occur in an unexpected or random fashion. i.e. found in the entry of
Unpredictable effects police or EMS into a crime scene. often open doors/turned on lights then fail to
report it. moving of evidence or haphazard opening of a revolver. p. 10
changes to a scene that occur with some rhythm or regularity. i.e. Forensic
Predictable effects
entomology, rigor/livor mortis follows a somewhat predictable timeline. p.10
1. Predictable effects
According to Rynearson & Chisum, context 2. Unpredictable effects
of evidence may manifest itself in a number 3. Transitory effects
of ways. Name the 5 ways: 4. Relational details
5. Functional details
the full meaning of evidence is a function of time and the items surroundings
Interpretive value of evidence (Rynerson & Chisum)
In other words its an issue of context than mere content. P.8
Takes the form of specific items found at the scene that are often collected for
Physical Evidence subsequent analysis and presentation. Sometimes it is not "collected" but
documented through photograph/sketching. p.7
is collected through the interview and interrogation of witnesses. Major flaw: it is
Testimonial Evidence
offered by humans and humans are subjective creatures. p.7
Evidence Anything that tends to prove or disprove a fact in contention. p. 7
1. The prevention of crime and disorder and the preservation of peace.
Two basic goals of police
2. The protection of life, property, and personal liberty.
an examination and evaluation of the scene for the purpose of recovering physical
Crime Scene Processing consists of:
evidence and documenting the scene's condition in situ (as found). p. 1
In situ As found
1. Assessing
2. Observing
3. Documenting
6 basic steps to crime scene processing:
4. Searching
5. Collecting
6. Analyzing
1. Crime Prevention
2. Crime Repression
5 basic objectives to achieve the 2 basic
3. Regulating non-criminal conduct
police goals:
4. Provision of services
5. Protection of personal liberty
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