How To Conduct a Basic Crime Scene Investigation

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An overview 

Conduct a Basic Crime Scene Investigation

Materials you'll need 

notepad, pen

Step 1: 

Assess the Crime Scene
- make an assessment of the materials needed to process the scene
- ensure that the scene is secured
- get an idea of the evidence found on the scene, and how to collect them

Step 2: 

Walk through the crime scene
- establish entry/exit routes
- limit scene access to crime scene processing
- identify bio-hazard materials
- identify all evidence connected to the crime scene

Step 3: 

Process the crime scene to identify any evidence on the scene
- conduct a rough sketch of the scene
- photograph all evidence
- properly remove all evidence from the crime scene
- transport all evidence for storage

Illustrated on a YouTube video 

The task of Crime Scene Investigations is forever growing with the times. New and even more exciting ways to collect evidence are always being used.

Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Anthropology

In this program, three distinguished University of Maryland professors, Marilyn London, professor of anthropology, Tom Mauriello, professor of criminology and criminal justice, and Andrew Wolvin, professor of communication, come together to discuss how scientists assist in criminal investigations. They take a look at the lives, research, and education of criminal investigators and forensic anthropologists to show how science is being used to solve crimes.

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