Crime Scene Response for the Patrol Officer: Three Considerations to be Made
Criminal Justice: Forensics Class
Topic: Crime Scene Response for the Patrol Officer
Step #1: Read the following article titled “Crime Scene Response for the Patrol Officer” by David Spraggs
The link to read the article mentioned above is located here below:
https://www(dot)policemag(dot)com/339486/crime-scene-response-for-the-patrol-officer
The above article is from the police officer's point of view. In some jurisdictions, the first responder (police officer) becomes the crime scene investigator. In our local jurisdictions in Southern California, the crime scene is processed by a civilian employee titled a Forensic Specialist, Forensic Identification Specialist, Crime Scene Technician, etc…
Step #2: Answer the following question below:
In the article above, the author David Spraggs mentions that "rendering aid to the victim is obviously a top priority".
Question: Discuss three other considerations that need to be made by the first responder. (For each consideration write at least a paragraph with a minimum of five sentences.)
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Coursework Assignment Guidelines
* Must be at least 1 full page.
* Make sure your paragraphs have a minimum of five sentences.
*Must be in Times New Roman Font Size 12 with 1-inch margins all around.
*Must be in APA format 7
*At least 1 source is required which in this case must be the article "Crime Scene Response for the Patrol Officer” by David Spraggs. You can include other sources but make sure to cite them properly.
*At least 1 reference is required which in this case is the article "Crime Scene Response for the Patrol Officer” by David Spraggs. If you cite other sources make sure to include them on your reference page.
Crime Scene Response for the Patrol Officer
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Crime Scene Response for the Patrol Officer
Crime scene response is the most important aspect to master in patrol work. This is because crime scenes can vary in size, and everything in a crime scene can be evidence. Notably, the crime scene identifies crimes and any potential harm curbed. Officers have influence and control over identifying and preserving all evidence related to a criminal act. When responding to major scenes, some considerations should apply and be followed to ensure effectiveness.
Firstly, when an officer arrives at the scene, they must gather the evidence. This is achieved by taking initial photographs of the victims or interviewing them. In the case, a patrol officer discovered a severely beaten 21-year-old woman. Without taking pictures, an important detail of their case would...
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