KORTNEY SCHAUM FINAL

docx

School

Arizona State University *

*We aren’t endorsed by this school

Course

548

Subject

Sociology

Date

Feb 20, 2024

Type

docx

Pages

Uploaded by BailiffFreedomStingray18

Final Exam: Crime Scene Photography Kortney Schaum Saint Leo University CRJ548: Crime Scene Investigation and Management Dr. Jade Pumphrey May 7 th , 2023

Abstract In a court of law, crime scene and evidence photographs must meet a certain standard of quality before being admissible. Courts rely heavily on photography as a tool for accurately representing what happened at the scene (Crime Scene Investigator Network, n.d.). The first photograph of the scene sets the story for the rest of the investigation. Upon arriving at the house, it's important to capture the entire scene using wide angle shots, which should be followed by close-ups that show how the evidence fits into the whole scene (Gouse et al., 2018). Victims or victims in the house should be photographed illustrating their location, injuries, and conditions (Gouse et al., 2018). It is important to photograph each piece of evidence to prove where it was found. Homicides rely heavily on photographs and the defense attorneys in court will attack poor photography. Keywords: photograph, scene, evidence, location

Final Exam: Crime Scene Photography The art of crime scene photography involves accurately capturing an accident or crime scene. Photographs of crime scenes are an invaluable tool for collecting evidence, as they capture evidence such as tire tracks, handprints, footprints, bloodstains, and other physical evidence found at crime scenes (Crime Scene Investigator Network, n.d.) . The quality of photographs of crime scenes and evidence must meet a certain standard before they can be admitted as evidence in a court of law. In court, photography plays a crucial role because it is responsible for accurately representing what happened on the scene (Crime Scene Investigator Network, n.d.) . It is important to not just focus on the obvious when photographing crime scenes. Photographs of crime scenes are used to document what is present and where it stands in relation to the crime scene, whether or not it is obviously connected (Crime Scene Investigator Network, n.d.). Arriving to the scene it is important to take into account the conditions of the environment such as the lighting and weather. The first photograph that should be taken should be outside the house to know the location of the crime scene. The first photograph sets the stage for the story of the entire crime scene. In order to capture the entire scene, use wide-angle shots starting at the approach and continuing through each area of the scene (Gouse et al., 2018). When arriving into the house the entire scene should be captured completely using wide angle shots which are followed by close up shots that will visualized the full scene to show the relationship to evidence and the whole scene (Gouse et al., 2018). The victim or victims in the house should be photographed exemplifying on the location, injuries, and conditions of the victims (Gouse et al., 2018). To demonstrate where evidence was found, each piece should be photographed. In this way, it is possible to establish the relationship between the evidence and the victim, the victim

Your preview ends here

Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version

Access to all documents
Unlimited textbook solutions
24/7 expert homework help

and the room, etc. Ideally, these photographs should be taken straight above or straight on at right angles using midrange, in order to eliminate potential distance distortions (Gouse et al., 2018). In addition to photographing each piece of evidence with a scale to indicate size, it should also be photographed without one. With any tool marks or trace eviden ce the macro lenses should be used to capture extremely close up photographs of these small elements (Gouse et al., 2018) . A variety of light sources, including colored filters, lasers, and blue or green lights, are commonly used in forensic photography to illuminate and detect obscure evidence, such as latent fingerprints (Gouse et al., 2018) . In order to prove that the crime scene has not been tampered with, the initial shots are crucial. Once the whole scene and evidence is photography evidence markers should be placed. If there is new evidence found the whole scene needs repeated to show the victims relation to the new evidence and the overall scenes relation (Gouse et al., 2018). The original lighting of the scene should also be captured to show that there were no artificial lighting altering the perception of the crime scene. References

Crime Scene Investigator Network. (n.d.). Crime Scene Photography Requirements of Criminal Investigative Analysis . Retrieved from https://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/crime- scene-photography-requirements-of-criminal-investigative-analysis.html Gouse, S., Karnam, S., Girish, H. C., & Murgod, S. (2018). Forensic photography: Prospect through the lens. Journal of forensic dental sciences , 10 (1), 2–4.

Final Exam: Bombing Crime Scene Kortney Schaum Saint Leo University CRJ548: Crime Scene Investigation and Management Dr. Jade Pumphrey May 7 th , 2023 Abstract

Your preview ends here

Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version

Access to all documents
Unlimited textbook solutions
24/7 expert homework help

Even though mass crimes are always difficult to handle, the best leadership will ensure the process runs smoothly. By using the evidence recovered, suspected criminals can be identified, charged, and convicted (Reno et al., n.d.). Therefore, evidence collection must be conducted properly for laboratory analysis to be successful. It is possible that the processing of the crime scene can be affected by hazards associated with this scene. All participants must be aware of the safety concerns associated with any collection techniques employed at the scene that may interfere with the potential chemical hazards before any processing can begin. The use of cyanoacrylate or iodine fumes can pose a hazard to the scene during fingerprinting. During the processing of a crime scene, it is important not to use any of these techniques. Physical evidence should be photographed, packaged, labeled, secured, and packaged before being transported. The whole scene should run smoothly with the proper guidance as a leader the whole scene should run smoothly with the proper guidance. Keywords: bomb, investigation, mass, leader Final Exam: Bombing Crime Scene

It is vital that the investigation conducted at the scene of an explosion or bombing uncovers the truth. It is possible to identify, charge, and ultimately convict suspected criminals using the evidence recovered (Reno et al., n.d.). As a result, it is absolutely essential that the evidence is collected properly so that laboratory analysis can be conducted successfully. It is imperative to make sure that the scene is clear of no secondary devices before starting the crime scene investigation. But with these types of crimes there are a lot of potential hazards that can occur. It is important to make sure that all of the team members wear a proper particulate mask to prevent exposure to any sort of dust inhalation that the bombing caused (Gardner & Krouskup, 2019). Before any of the scene processing can occur it is important that everyone knows the safety concerns of any collection techniques employed at the scene that can interfere with the potential chemical hazards. For example, a presumptive blood test using benzidine is a carcinogenic, but using the new techniques including leucomalachite green and phenolphthalein are not considered carcinogenic (Gardner & Krouskup, 2019). Many fingerprinting techniques can pose a scene hazard including cyanoacrylate or iodine fuming. It is important to avoid using any of these techniques while processing the scene. Unfortunately, the size and complexity is what changes which is what causes for more agencies to assist, but as the team leader the single team will handle activities of processing the scene (Gardner & Krouskup, 2019) . Based on the circumstances of the scene the best method to employ is the grid which is the best search method for the downtown bombing. A mass crime scene is not much different than any other crime scenes when it comes to processing and documenting them. A scene investigation is meant to determine whether or not an explosion actually occurred, and if so, whether or not it was accidental (Gardner & Krouskup, 2019). Witness accounts and the scene of the explosion can be used to determine whether it was an explosion. A device that has not detonated needs to be rendered safe first. In order to avoid detonating a bomb, it should never be moved from where it was discovered. Bomb technicians should only perform this procedure (A Simplified Guide, n.d.) . All physical evidence is photographed, packaged, labeled, secured and packaged before being transported from the scene (A Simplified Guide, n.d.) . The scene will take forever to process, but it is important that no piece of evidence is missed and that everything is collected and preserved properly. There are specific equipment and items that can be used in bomb scenes such as rope, shovels, brooms, sifting screens, and more (A Simplified Guide, n.d.) . Victims' bodies or those of a suicide bomber could even contain evidence. It is possible to examine a body with X-ray images and, if necessary, retrieve evidence from it. Body place cards at the initial scene assessment are important because it will assist in tracking bodies throughout the scene processing and prevent confusion (A Simplified Guide, n.d.) . Mass crime scenes will always be difficult to handle but the best leadership will help make the process run smoothly. References

A Simplified Guide to Explosives Analysis. (n.d.). Explosives Analysis . Retrieved from https://www.forensicsciencesimplified.org/explosives/how.html Gardner, R. M., & Krouskup, D. R. (2019). Practical crime scene processing and investigation (3rd ed.). Taylor and Francis Group. Reno, J., Marcus, D., Leary, M. L., & Samuels, J. (n.d.). Guide for Explosion and Bombing Scene Investigation . U.S. Department of Justice. Retrieved from https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/181869.pdf

Your preview ends here

Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version

Access to all documents
Unlimited textbook solutions
24/7 expert homework help

Related Documents

Two Side Term SDO.docx

KortneySchaum Lab3.docx

KortneySchaumWE1.docx

KortneySchaum WE2.docx

SCHAUM WE8.docx

Analysis_Worksheet_1_.docx

Diversity Assignment.docx

blacks.pdf

Recommended textbooks for you

Social Psychology (10th Edition)

Sociology

ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Pearson College Div

Introduction to Sociology (Eleventh Edition)

Sociology

ISBN:9780393639407

Author:Deborah Carr, Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum

Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company

The Basics of Social Research (MindTap Course Lis...

Sociology

ISBN:9781305503076

Author:Earl R. Babbie

Publisher:Cengage Learning

Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Scien...

Sociology

ISBN:9780134477596

Author:Saferstein, Richard

Publisher:PEARSON

Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (13th Edition)

Sociology

ISBN:9780134205571

Author:James M. Henslin

Publisher:PEARSON

Society: The Basics (14th Edition)

Sociology

ISBN:9780134206325

Author:John J. Macionis

Publisher:PEARSON

SEE MORE TEXTBOOKS

Recommended textbooks for you

Social Psychology (10th Edition)
Sociology
ISBN:9780134641287
Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers
Publisher:Pearson College Div
Introduction to Sociology (Eleventh Edition)
Sociology
ISBN:9780393639407
Author:Deborah Carr, Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
The Basics of Social Research (MindTap Course Lis...
Sociology
ISBN:9781305503076
Author:Earl R. Babbie
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Scien...
Sociology
ISBN:9780134477596
Author:Saferstein, Richard
Publisher:PEARSON
Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (13th Edition)
Sociology
ISBN:9780134205571
Author:James M. Henslin
Publisher:PEARSON
Society: The Basics (14th Edition)
Sociology
ISBN:9780134206325
Author:John J. Macionis
Publisher:PEARSON