FOR2605
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO. 719917
DUE DATE: 6 MAY 2025
, FOR2605
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number: 719917
Due Date: 6 May 2025
Scene of Incident
Question 1
1. Securing the Scene: The first duty is to cordon off the area using tape or
barriers to prevent unauthorized access. This helps to preserve the scene and
prevent contamination or tampering with evidence.
2. Ensuring Safety: Investigators must assess the scene for potential hazards
(e.g., armed suspects, fires, chemicals) and ensure that all individuals present
are safe before proceeding with evidence collection.
3. Providing Medical Assistance: If victims are injured, medical help should be
summoned immediately. However, care should be taken to preserve any
potential evidence on the victim or in the surrounding area.
4. Establishing a Crime Scene Log: A record of everyone who enters and exits
the crime scene must be kept. This helps maintain the chain of custody and
prevents unauthorized access.
5. Conducting a Preliminary Survey: The investigator performs an initial walk-
through to get an overview of the scene and determine what evidence may be
present and where it is located.
6. Documenting the Scene: This includes taking photographs, sketches, and
detailed notes that capture the scene's condition and the location of evidence
before anything is moved.
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO. 719917
DUE DATE: 6 MAY 2025
, FOR2605
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number: 719917
Due Date: 6 May 2025
Scene of Incident
Question 1
1. Securing the Scene: The first duty is to cordon off the area using tape or
barriers to prevent unauthorized access. This helps to preserve the scene and
prevent contamination or tampering with evidence.
2. Ensuring Safety: Investigators must assess the scene for potential hazards
(e.g., armed suspects, fires, chemicals) and ensure that all individuals present
are safe before proceeding with evidence collection.
3. Providing Medical Assistance: If victims are injured, medical help should be
summoned immediately. However, care should be taken to preserve any
potential evidence on the victim or in the surrounding area.
4. Establishing a Crime Scene Log: A record of everyone who enters and exits
the crime scene must be kept. This helps maintain the chain of custody and
prevents unauthorized access.
5. Conducting a Preliminary Survey: The investigator performs an initial walk-
through to get an overview of the scene and determine what evidence may be
present and where it is located.
6. Documenting the Scene: This includes taking photographs, sketches, and
detailed notes that capture the scene's condition and the location of evidence
before anything is moved.
