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    Crime Scene Investigation Procedure General Soco Procedures: 1. Preparation Prior To The Conduct of SOCO

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    This document outlines the general procedures for conducting a crime scene investigation in 11 steps: 1) Preparation, 2) Approach, 3) Preliminary Survey, 4) Evidence Evaluation, 5) Narrative Description, 6) Photography, 7) Sketch, 8) Search, 9) Evidence Recording and Collection, 10) Final Survey, and 11) Scene Release. Key aspects include documenting the scene, identifying and collecting evidence, taking photos and sketches, conducting thorough searches, and properly releasing the scene to investigators.

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    Crime Scene Investigation Procedure General Soco Procedures: 1. Preparation Prior To The Conduct of SOCO

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    This document outlines the general procedures for conducting a crime scene investigation in 11 steps: 1) Preparation, 2) Approach, 3) Preliminary Survey, 4) Evidence Evaluation, 5) Narrative Description, 6) Photography, 7) Sketch, 8) Search, 9) Evidence Recording and Collection, 10) Final Survey, and 11) Scene Release. Key aspects include documenting the scene, identifying and collecting evidence, taking photos and sketches, conducting thorough searches, and properly releasing the scene to investigators.

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    This document outlines the general procedures for conducting a crime scene investigation in 11 steps: 1) Preparation, 2) Approach, 3) Preliminary Survey, 4) Evidence Evaluation, 5) Narrative Description, 6) Photography, 7) Sketch, 8) Search, 9) Evidence Recording and Collection, 10) Final Survey, and 11) Scene Release. Key aspects include documenting the scene, identifying and collecting evidence, taking photos and sketches, conducting thorough searches, and properly releasing the scene to investigators.

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    Crime Scene Investigation Procedure General Soco Procedures: 1. Preparation Prior To The Conduct of SOCO

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    Mary Rose Baluran
    This document outlines the general procedures for conducting a crime scene investigation in 11 steps: 1) Preparation, 2) Approach, 3) Preliminary Survey, 4) Evidence Evaluation, 5) Narrative Description, 6) Photography, 7) Sketch, 8) Search, 9) Evidence Recording and Collection, 10) Final Survey, and 11) Scene Release. Key aspects include documenting the scene, identifying and collecting evidence, taking photos and sketches, conducting thorough searches, and properly releasing the scene to investigators.

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    Crime Scene Investigation Procedure

    GENERAL SOCO PROCEDURES:

    1. Preparation Prior to the Conduct of SOCO

    1.1. Ensure the availability of packaging and collection materials necessary for typical
    search circumstance.

    I.2. Prepare the preliminary format for the paperwork needed to document the conduct of
    the search.

    I.3. Discuss upcoming search with the involved personnel.

    I.4. Make preliminary personnel assignments before arrival at scene, if practicable.

    I.5. Consider the safety and comfort of search personnel.. Be prepared for probable
    impediments which maybe poised by weather or terrain. Ensure that basic crime scene
    search equipments are functional. These should consist of the communication, lighting,
    first aid, and security equipments.

    I.6. Ensure that all SOCO Team elements tasked to enter the crime scene must be wearing
    surgical gloves and other protective gears as maybe necessary.

    I.7. Assess the personnel assignments normally required to successfully process a crime
    scene and ensure that such assignments are in keeping with the training, experience,
    attitude, and aptitude of each individual.

    2. Crime Scene Approach

    I.2.1. Be alert for discarded evidence.

    2.2. Make pertinent notes about the condition of the Crime Scene based on the systematic
    observation & scene assessment.

    I.2.3. Establish frame-of-mind to take control of scene regardless of circumstance


    observed on arrival.

    VI.2.4. Consider personnel safety.


    3. Preliminary Crime Scene Survey.

    3.1. The survey is an organizational stage to a planned search.

    3.2. A cautious walk-through of the scene must be accomplished by the Team Leader.

    3.3. The SOCO Team Leader provides and ensures the operational focus of the Team.

    3.4. Select appropriate narrative description techniques that should provide answers to the
    5 W’s & 1H.

    3.5. Organize methods and procedures needed to recognize special problem areas.

    3.6. Identify and protect transient physical evidence.

    3.7. Make an extensive narrative notes on the physical and environmental conditions of the
    crime scene based on the exact locations of items found thereat and condition of the crime
    scene as received from the investigator on case.

    4. Evaluation of Physical Evidence

    4.1. This evaluation begins upon arrival at scene and becomes detailed in preliminary
    survey stage.

    4.2. Based on preliminary survey, establish evidence types most likely to be encountered.

    4.3. Ensure that collection and packaging equipment is sufficient for task at hand.

    4.4. Ensure that all personnel are aware of the great variety of possible evidence.

    4.5. Focus first on the easily accessible areas in open view and progress eventually to
    possible out-of-view locations.

    4.6. Consider whether the evidence appears to have been moved inadvertently.

    4.7. Evaluate whether or not the scene and evidence appears intentionally contrived.

    5. Narrative description of the Crime Scene

    5.1. The narrative is a running, general terms description of the condition of the crime
    scene.
    5.2. Photography supplements narrative description of the crime scene.

    5.3. Do not permit narrative effort to degenerate into a sporadic and unorganized attempt to
    recover physical evidence.

    6. Crime Scene Photography / Videography

    6.1. Begin photographing the crime scene as soon as possible.

    6.2. Document the photographic effort with a photograph log.

    6.3. Ensure that a progression of overall, medium and close- up views of the scene is
    established.

    6.4. Photograph evidence in place before its collection and packaging.

    6.5. Photograph items, places etc., to corroborate the statement of witnesses, victims,
    suspects.

    6.6. Take photographs from eye level, when feasible, to represent scene as would be
    observed by normal view.

    6.7. Prior to lifting latent fingerprints, photographs should be taken.

    7. Sketch of Crime Scene

    7.1. The diagram establishes permanent records of items, conditions and distance/size
    relationships – diagram supplement photographs.

    7.2. Number designations on sketch should be coordinated with same number designations
    on evidence log.

    7.3. The sketch should contain sufficient measurements and details to be used as a model
    for drawn to scale diagram, or indicate a disclaimer if not drawn to scale.

    8. Detailed Crime Scene Search

    8.1. Conduct search in a general manner and work to the specifics regarding evidence
    items.

    8.2. Photograph all items before collection and enter notation in photographic log.
    8.3. Mark evidence locations on diagram/sketch.

    8.4. Do not handle evidence excessively after recovery.

    8.5. Seal all evidence containers at the crime scene.

    9. Physical Evidence Recording and Collection

    9.1. Tag and photograph evidence in place before collection.

    9.2. Methodically record the recovered evidence. Mark evidence (mark item itself
    whenever feasible)

    9.3. Place identifying marks in evidence containers.

    10. Final Crime Scene Survey

    10.1. Discuss search jointly with all personnel for completeness.

    10.2. Double-check documentation to detect inadvertent errors.

    10.3. Check to ensure all evidence is accounted for before departing the scene.

    10.4. Ensure all equipment used in the search is gathered.

    10.5. Make sure possible hiding places or difficult access areas have not been overlooked
    in detailed search.

    11. Turn-Over/Release of Crime Scene to Investigator-On-Case

    II.1. Ensure that appropriate inventory has been provided.

    II.2. Release the scene with the notion that there is only one chance to perform the job
    correctly and completely.

    II.3. Release is accomplished only after completion of the final survey and proper
    documentation.

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