Photographing the Scene

What is the learning target?

• I can identify different types of rocks.

• I can demonstrate the skills needed to properly photograph a crime scene.

• I can explain the process of photosynthesis.

• I can solve basic physics equations.

What does the "Do Now" activity ask students to do?

• Write a summary of the previous lesson.

• Give one example of direct evidence and one example of circumstantial evidence.

• Solve a scientific equation.

• Draw a diagram of a cell.

Why must investigators work quickly when documenting evidence at a crime scene?

• To ensure evidence is not contaminated

• Because they have limited time due to factors like location, weather, and time of day

• To prevent suspects from fleeing

• To allow the public to return to the area sooner

What must be done with evidence before it can be photographed?

• It must be analyzed

• It must be preserved

• It must be removed from the scene

• It must be shown to a judge

What is the importance of photographs in a crime scene investigation?

• They are used to identify suspects

• They help in reconstructing the crime scene

• They provide documentation/reference and are required for presentation at a trial

• They are used for media reports

What must remain unaltered at a crime scene?

• The positions of the investigators

• The crime scene

• The time of the investigation

• The lighting conditions

What is the exception to altering a crime scene?

• When collecting fingerprints

• When the lighting is poor

• When injured people need attention

• When taking photographs

What should be done if an accident happens and the crime scene is inadvertently altered?

• The scene should be reset to its original state

• The alteration should be ignored

• The alteration should be noted in the report

• The entire area should be closed off immediately

What may happen if objects are removed, positions changed, or tampered with at a crime scene?

• The evidence may be considered more reliable

• The evidence may not be admissible in court

• The investigation may proceed faster

• The crime scene can be opened to the public

Which of the following should be photographed completely at a crime scene?

• Only the body if applicable

• Only the evidence found

• Only the area in which the crime took place

• The crime scene, adjacent areas, overview photographs, points of entry and exit, body if applicable, and evidence