Crime Scene Investigations
We have experienced Crime Scene Investigators on staff. TMG PI will review what was done at the crime screne to determine if the basic protocols were followed and the results have been accurately provided. If the crime scene has not been investigated TMG will conduct the crime scene investigation.
The basic functions or tasks are as follows:
Interview is the first step in processing a crime scene. The crime scene investigator must interview the officers at the scene and the victim, if possible, to ascertain the facts of the case.
Examine the crime scene is the second step in the protocol. To ascertain if the facts of the case is substantiated by what the crime scene investigator observes.
Photograph the crime scene is the third step in the protocol. Photographing the crime scene to record a pictorial view of what the scene looks like and to record items of possible evidence.
Sketch the crime scene is the fourth step in the protocol. A rough sketch is completed by the crime scene investigator to demonstrate the layout of the crime scene or to identify the exact position of the deceased victim or evidence within the crime scene.
Process the crime scene is the last step in the protocol. The crime scene investigator will process the crime scene for evidence, both physical and testimonial evidence. The crime scene investigator will identify, evaluate and collect physical evidence from the crime scene for further analysis by a crime laboratory.
This protocol should be used in all crime scenes. Whether the crime scene is a recovered stolen vehicle or a multiple homicide where several crime scenes are involved the basic protocol is the same.
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