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    Purpose of CSI

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    The goals of crime scene investigation are to collect, preserve, document, and transport physical evidence for use in legal proceedings. Crime scene investigation teams typically include detectives, crime scene photographers, and evidence collection specialists. While certification is not required, investigators can become certified in levels of crime scene investigation through the International Association for Identification. Proper handling of evidence at the crime scene includes securing the scene, controlling access, and documenting the collection, preservation, and storage of evidence according to established protocols.

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    The goals of crime scene investigation are to collect, preserve, document, and transport physical evidence for use in legal proceedings. Crime scene investigation teams typically include detectives, crime scene photographers, and evidence collection specialists. While certification is not required, investigators can become certified in levels of crime scene investigation through the International Association for Identification. Proper handling of evidence at the crime scene includes securing the scene, controlling access, and documenting the collection, preservation, and storage of evidence according to established protocols.

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    Purpose of CSI

    The goals and objectives of a crime scene investigations unit are the collection, preservation,
    packaging, transportation, and documentation of physical evidence left at the crime scene so that
    it may be used in legal proceedings in the administration of justice.

    Team members involved in CSI and their functions

    The number and type of professional(s) responsible for investigating a scene and collecting
    evidence largely depends on the type of crime and the resources of the law enforcement agency.
    Larger agencies often have dedicated, highly trained crime scene specialists, while smaller
    agencies may require that first responders or detectives process the scene in addition to their
    other duties.

    In many instances, a case will be investigated by a detective who is responsible for interviewing
    persons of interest and victims, pursuing leads and piecing together the information that is
    developed from the materials collected at the scene. The detective works in tandem with a team
    of crime scene personnel who search the scene and collect the evidence. The crime scene
    investigation team may consist of crime scene photographers and evidence collection personnel
    specializing in gathering specific evidence such as latent prints, DNA, trace evidence and the
    like.

    In the United States, there are no national requirements that must be met to serve as a crime
    scene investigator; however, investigators can achieve four levels of certification through the
    International Association for Identification (IAI) that demonstrate their proficiency:
     Certified Crime Scene Investigator
     Certified Crime Scene Analyst
     Certified Crime Scene Reconstructionist
     Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst

    Other certifications commonly achieved include the Evidence Photographer Certification from
    the Evidence Photographers International Council, Inc. and Board Certified Medicolegal Death
    Investigator of the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI).

    Principles and methods of handling evidence at the crime scene

    One of the most important aspects of securing the crime scene is to preserve the scene with
    minimal contamination and disturbance of physical evidence. The initial response to an incident
    shall be expeditious and methodical. Upon arrival, the officer(s) shall assess the scene and treat
    the incident as a crime scene.

    Controlling, identifying, and removing persons at the crime scene and limiting the number of
    persons who enter the crime scene and the movement of such persons is an important function of
    the initial responding officer(s) in protecting the crime scene.

    Proper documentation, collection, preservation and storage, of physical evidence


    The ff. are the different ways for the proper documentation, collection, preservation and storage,
    of physical evidence:
    a. Maintain scene security throughout processing and until the scene is released.
    b. Document the collection of evidence by recording its location at the scene, date of
    collection, and who collected it.
    c. Collect each item identified as evidence.
    d. Establish chain of custody.
    e. Obtain standard/reference samples from the scene.
    f. Obtain control samples.
    g. Consider obtaining elimination samples.
    h. Immediately secure electronically recorded evidence (e.g., answering machine tapes,
    surveillance camera videotapes, computers) from the vicinity.
    i. Identify and secure evidence in containers (e.g., label, date, initial container) at the
    crime scene. Different types of evidence require different containers (e.g., porous ,
    nonporous , crushproof).
    j. Package items to avoid contamination and cross-contamination.
    k. Document the condition of firearms/weapons prior to rendering them safe for
    transportation and submission.
    l. Avoid excessive handling of evidence after it is collected.
    m. Maintain evidence at the scene in a manner designed to diminish degradation or loss.
    n. Transport and submit evidence items for secure storage.

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