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Crime Scene Basics Name _____________________________

Part A: Crime Scene Vocabulary


_________ _________: Any physical location in which a crime has (or may have) occurred
________________ Crime Scene: The original location of a crime or accident.
________________ Crime Scene: An alternate location where additional evidence may be found.
________________: Person thought to be capable of committing a crime.
________________: Second person associated with committing a crime.
________________: Statement of where a suspect was at the time of a crime.
________________: Reason a person commits a crime, such as money, hate, or jealousy.

Part B: Crime Scene Personnel


______________ ________________ are typically the first to arrive at a crime scene. They secure the scene, so no
evidence is destroyed and detaining persons of interest in the crime.
______________________ interview witnesses and consult with the CSI unit. They investigate the crime by
following leads provided by witnesses and physical evidence.
The _________ _____________ documents the crime scene in detail and collects any physical evidence.
______________________ are scientists who analyze, compare, identify, and interpret physical evidence to provide
clues about a crime; often specialize in specific types of evidence.
___________________ (or _____________ ______________) - May be present to determine a preliminary cause
of death and/or time of death.
Forensic _____________________ (entomologists, anthropologists, and psychologists) may be called in if the
evidence requires expert analysis.

Part C: Forensic Science Careers – Use the Quizlet vocab set to help you complete this section.

______________________ ______________________ ______________________


Analyzes evidence from living things, Focuses on the discovery, collection, Analyzes drugs, paint samples, and
such as DNA, body fluids, skin tissue, and analysis of computer evidence other chemicals substances found at a
and other samples crime scene
______________________ ______________________ ______________________
Examines soil, rocks, and minerals Identification and comparison Studies and analyzes criminals and
found at a crime scene or on a of dental evidence, such as bite marks their crimes to help identify patterns of
suspect or victim or for victim identification behavior
______________________ ______________________ ______________________
Primarily concerned with determining Studies insect evidence to determine Analyzes evidence from vehicular
the causes of death; also called the time of death and clues to causes accidents; may include ballistic
Medical Examiner of death evidence and blood spatter
______________________ ______________________
Specializes in examining evidence Tests bodily fluids, tissues, or organs to
that occurs in small amounts determine or identify the presence of
drugs, poison, or other chemicals

T. Tomm 2006 Updated 2024 https://sciencespot.net/


Part D: Crime Scene Protocol - What steps will an investigator follow to analyze and document a crime
scene?

Step 1: __________________ - Determine what happened, what crime took place, how was the crime committed,
and identify all the people involved – suspects, victims, eyewitnesses, etc. The information at this stage may not
be factual, but it will give the investigators a place to start.
Step 2: __________________ - Identify the point of entry and point of exit as well as outline the general layout of
the crime scene, which will help identify areas with possible evidence.
Step 3: __________________ - Create a record of the scene by taking photographs, recording videos, or making
sketches to show the layout of the crime scene and the locations of specific, such as the exact position of a
deceased victim or other footprints within a crime scene.
Step 4: __________________ - Process the crime scene by collecting physical evidence from the crime scene for
further analysis by a crime laboratory. Evidence needs to be collected following proper procedures and using the
correct equipment as well as storage containers (evidence bags, sealed vials, etc.)

Video Notes- Answer these questions as you watch the video shown in class.

1. Where can crime scenes be located?

2. How do investigators protect a crime scene?

3. How would time of day affect a crime scene investigation?

4. What should be done before any evidence is processed?

T. Tomm 2006 Updated 2024 https://sciencespot.net/

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