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MPTC Criminal Investigations WITH QUESTIONS AND 100%
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Respond and make it safe, Emergency care for injured, Separate and remove people,
RESPECT model when conducting Criminal
Protect crime scene, Evidence collection, Corroborate evidence with M.G.L., Take
Investigations
action/Testify,
Make at least TWICE the size of actual crime scene, Clearly mark perimeters with line
tape, Only allow authorized investigators to the inner perimeter, ID pathway through
Best practices securing Inner Perimeter inner perimeter that minimizes evidence contamination, establish single entry and
exit point, Establish crime scene log, document all who go in and out, date/time
in/out and reason
Best practices in establishing Outer Staging area for support personnel and equipment, Store equipment and supplies,
Perimeter have a log of equipment, assets, and supplies.
Rough Sketch- basic overview of the crime scene, conducted after initial
walkthrough, include date,time, not to scale, symbol legend, relevant measurements
and dimensions.
Documenting the crime scene Photographing Crime Scene - Do not use personal camera or phone, photograph
evidence in natural state. Use a planned system to document, start with an overall
perspective, then a midrange perspective, the close up of any evidence, injuries,
serial numbers or impression evidence, do not delete any photos or use editing
software.
Evidence that directly links a person to a crime without the need of any additional
direct evidence
evidence or inference
Circumstantial Evidence Evidence relies on a inference to connect a conclusion or fact.
Physical Evidence tangible items that tend to prove some material fact; also called real evidence
It includes first-hand statements made by victims, witnesses, suspects or police. MAy
Testimonial Evidence
be direct or circumstantial.
exculpatory evidence evidence that suggests the defendant's innocence, or clears them from the crime
Tendency to make a fact more or less probable than it would be without the
relevant evidence
evidence
That has not been tampered with and in substantially the same condition as evidence
Reliable evidence
originally seized by police when presented in court.
the chronological documentation, or paper trail, showing the seizure, custody,
Chain of custody control, transfer, of evidence collected. Must show all who come in contact with the
evidence.
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