Searching and Securing the Scene

Place the tiles in the correct order for securing a crime scene

• Call for specialists/additional help

• Get medical help

• Secure the boundary

• Detain witnesses/get statements

• Place guards at entrance/exit points

Label the search patterns

d

b

a

spiral

grid

quadrant/zone

line/strip

wheel

Label the search patterns

a

e

line/strip

grid

spiral

quadrant/zone

wheel/ray

Which is NOT a primary consideration when choosing the best search pattern?

• weather

• number of searchers available

• size of scene

• location of scene

Why is step 2 of securing the scene important?