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Crime Scene Basics

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crime scene   Any physical location in which a crime has occurred or is suspected of having occurred.  
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primary crime scene   The originl location of a crime or accident.  
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secondary crime scene   An alternate location where additional evidence may be found.  
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suspect   Person thought to be capable of committing a crime.  
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accomplice   Person associated with someone suspected of committing a crime.  
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alibi   Statement of where a suspect was at the time of a crime.  
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testimonial evidence   includes oral or written statements given to police as well as court testimony by people who witnessed an event  
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physical evidence   refers to any material items that would be present at the crime scene, on the victims, or found in a suspect's possession  
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trace evidence   refers to physical evidence that is found in small but measurable amounts, such as strands of hair, fibers, or skin cells  
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police officers   Typically the first to arrive at a crime scene. They are responisible for securing the scene so no evidence is destroyed and detaining persons of interest in the crime.  
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CSI unit   documents the crime scene in detail and collects any physical evidence.  
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district attorney   is often present to help determine if any search warrants are required to proceed and obtains those warrants from a judge  
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medical examiner   (if a homicide) may or may not be present to determine a preliminary cause of death  
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specialists   (forensic entomologists, anthropologists, or psychologists) may be called in if the evidence requires expert analysis  
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detectives   Interview witnesses and consult with the CSI unit. they investigate the crime by following leads provided by witnesses and physical evidence.  
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Crime Scene Protocal: Step 1   Interview  
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Crime Scene Protocal: Step 2   Examine  
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Crime Scene Protocal: Step 3   Document  
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Crime Scene Protocal: Step 4   Process  
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Drug Chemistry   Determines the presence of controlled substances and the identification of marijuana  
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Trace Chemistry   Identification and comparison of materials from fires, explosions, paints, and glass.  
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Microscopy   Microscopic identification and comparison of evidence, such as hairs, fibers, woods, soils, building materials, insulation and other materials.  
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Biology/DNA   Analysis of body fluids and dried stains such as blood, semen, and saliva.  
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Toxicology   Tests body fluids and tissues to determine the presence of drugs and poisons.  
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Latent Prints   Identification and comparison of fingerprints or other hidden impressions from sources like feet, shoes, ears, lips or the tread on vehicle tires.  
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Ballistics (Firearms)   Study of bullets and ammunition through the comparison of fired bullets, cartridges, guns, and gunpowder patterns on people and objects.  
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Toolmarks   Examines marks left by tools on objects at a crime scene or on a victim, such as a hammer used to break a door or a screwdriver used to pick a lock.  
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Questioned Documents   Examination of documents to compare handwriting, ink, paper, writing instruments, printers, and other characteristics that would help to identify its origin.  
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