Crime Scene Sketch

Which of the following lists the steps of the crime scene sketching process in order?

• Make notes; Measure area and evidence locations; Identify sketch with a legend and a scale; Observe and plan

• Measure area and evidence locations; Identify sketch with a legend and a scale; Observe and plan; Make notes

• Identify sketch with a legend and a scale; Observe and plan; make notes; Measure area and evidence locations

• Observe and plan; Measure area and evidence locations; Make notes; Identify sketch with a legend and a scale

We may decide to use this sketch if there are many significant entries/exits/objects/pieces of evidence on the walls.

• Elevation

• Cross-projection/

  exploded view

• Overview/

  bird's eye view

• Perspective

Is this room drawn to scale?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following should not be info added to your crime scene sketch?

• An arrow pointing towards true South

• A key to identify objects

• Case number

• Scale used or phrase "Not to Scale"

• Date sketch was made

What is the main difference between the initial and final sketch

• The final sketch has the location of evidence while the initial does not

• The final sketch has measurements which are not needed on the initial sketch

• The final sketch is a polished scale drawing to present in court while the initial is messier and not necessarily to scale

• The final sketch has all the case info while the initial sketch doesn’t need that

What is the first step in sketching a crime scene?

• Observe and plan

• Measure distances and outline the area

• Plot objects and evidence within the outline

• take notes and record details

A room measures 45 ft x 30 ft. Draw this room on the grid below using a scale of 1 block = 5 ft

first, pencil-drawn outline of a crime scene; drawn at the crime scene; not usually to scale.

• Final Sketch

• Overhead Sketch

• Legend

• Rough Sketch

In addition to videotape, crime scene sketches:

• add details

• show scale and placement of evidence

• contain a key or legend

• all are true

What is the purpose of sketching the crime scene? (Select all that apply)

• To create a visual representation of the scene

• To help investigators recreate the scene at an alternate location

• To identify the primary and secondary crime scenes

• All of the above