Crime Scene Security and Maintenance

During criminal investigations, the proper identification, maintenance and security of the crime scene is the first and most important step the investigator will take. An improperly maintained crime scene may cause mistakes in a criminal investigation which cannot be reversed or repaired. What takes place at the crime scene is often the difference between a successful resolution of the investigation or failure.

This webinar will address best practices in the following:

• Identification of the Crime Scene
• Patrol Response to the Crime Scene
• Establishing a Secure Crime Scene Perimeter
• Crime Scene Logs
• Investigations Response to the Crime Scene
• Requesting and Deploying Additional Resources
• Legal Authority for Entry (Search Warrants, Consents, Exigent Circumstances)
• Contamination Issues
• Proper Documentation