[Q] forensic science

[Actual Size]

1. One evening about dusk, a man was walking his dog along a local street when the dog started to bark and then ran into the bushes along the road. When the man chased after his dog, he discovered the dog barking at a dead body concealed in the bushes. It was mid-summer, the temperature was 78 degrees, and the day had been sunny. Heavy rain was predicted for the next day. Luckily, the man was carrying his cell phone; he called 9-1-1 to report his findings. He investigated the body from a safe distance and learned that the victim had experienced bleeding from his chest. After 10 minutes, the police responded and began to interview the man. Describe in detail the responsibilities of the first responding officer.

[Cedars]

1. secure the scene.

 

What do you think the police officers additional responsibilities are?

[Actual Size]

I suppose get that yellow tape out and call for back up and not touch any evidence.

[pamela]

the responding officer needs to call the crime scene investigative unit as well as the coroner. In securing the scene, he will need to call for additional back up. The crowds tend to gather and the evidence cannot be compromised.

[Actual Size]

Oh yea thats true thanks for the help!!

[pamela]

you are most welcome

Can you post an introduction-we would like to know a little about you and how you found Hypography

[Cedars]

I suppose get that yellow tape out and call for back up and not touch any evidence.

 

Not just "not touch" but not walk over potential evidence. I would guess your answer would need a bit of detail, such as how big of a parameter around the body scene. Seems there is a high potential for this body to have been dragged into its location and dumped.

 

OK, your turn. What other steps should the first official on the scene take?

[Actual Size]

I see good point thanks for helping.

[Actual Size]

Not just "not touch" but not walk over potential evidence. I would guess your answer would need a bit of detail, such as how big of a parameter around the body scene. Seems there is a high potential for this body to have been dragged into its location and dumped.

 

OK, your turn. What other steps should the first official on the scene take?

 

I suppose the officer should interview the person who found the body and take notes, including the man's name and address. He should not release the witness until a detective interviews him because it is possible the witness was the actual killer or the detective could get additional information.

[Cedars]

I suppose the officer should interview the person who found the body and take notes, including the man's name and address. He should not release the witness until a detective interviews him because it is possible the witness was the actual killer or the detective could get additional information.

 

Yes, and limit the questioning to simple name, address, etc. The first officer is not the detective and too many questions can muddy a witness memory/plant ideas.

 

The officer should note clothing, shoes, etc. Things he can observe. What about surroundings? Your turn, any thoughts on whats going on around the scene?

[Actual Size]

Yes, and limit the questioning to simple name, address, etc. The first officer is not the detective and too many questions can muddy a witness memory/plant ideas.

 

The officer should note clothing, shoes, etc. Things he can observe. What about surroundings? Your turn, any thoughts on whats going on around the scene?

 

The identity of the dead body needs to be protected until the next of kin are notified, so the police officer needs to keep the public, especially the press away from the scene.

 

The police officer should NOT collect evidence on his own, or search the body, or otherwise disturb the scene because they could destroy evidence.

[pamela]

It is the responsibility of the CSI unit to examine the man who reported the incident. With a chest wound, the potential for gun shot residue may still be present on him.Also if this was a stabbing for example, blood splatter may be present on clothing, shoes etc. The detectives will interview him and all others who have managed to congregate around the scene.If this is the actual murder site and not the relocating after the fact, then houses, businesses in the area will be contacted for possible information.

[Actual Size]

I have another question and this is it.

 

 

The lead investigator arrived on the scene of the crime described in #1 and determined that the scene should be searched for physical evidence. Describe in detail how the lead investigator should now complete the search for physical evidence. What steps will he or she take to ensure that the evidence is not cross-contaminated?

[Cedars]

The identity of the dead body needs to be protected until the next of kin are notified, so the police officer needs to keep the public, especially the press away from the scene.

 

The police officer should NOT collect evidence on his own, or search the body, or otherwise disturb the scene because they could destroy evidence.

 

Ah, but here your focus is still on the parameter. The offender has left the parameter. How about this for a suggestion regarding surroundings. Note what lights are on/off in homes around the area. Theres more I would suggest, but what are your thoughts on the surroundings? As the responding officer.

[pamela]

need more input from you Actualsize- you are the student learning this- and i am begining to feel like we are writing your paper :)

[Actual Size]

Ah, but here your focus is still on the parameter. The offender has left the parameter. How about this for a suggestion regarding surroundings. Note what lights are on/off in homes around the area. Theres more I would suggest, but what are your thoughts on the surroundings? As the responding officer.

 

Hmm maybe I would start checking the scence and see if what others in the area seen or heard. If thats what you refering to.

[Actual Size]

need more input from you Actualsize- you are the student learning this- and i am begining to feel like we are writing your paper :)

 

I was going to say the same thing my-self but honestly I can't say and talk no more anyways so I will talk to you all later ,but thanks for your help.