Crime Scene Photography

ByProfessor Bob Warnock

Students will: Learn to process a vehicle for evidence Learn what types of evidence can be found in

a vehicle Learn to properly document the search of a

vehicle through photographs

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The students will: Conduct a search of a vehicle Document the search through photographs Properly collect and package evidence to

include fingerprints, DNA, and trace evidence

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Do you have authority to search? warrant/consent/other

What type of evidence is important to the investigation?

Do you want to place someone in the car? The Victim or the Subject Talk to the case agent/require their presence

Consider the use of superglue Other specialties

Mechanics, car manufacturers, canine units

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1. Advanced Preparation

2. Approach the Scene 3. Secure and Protect 4. Start a Preliminary

Survey 5. Evaluate Physical

Evidence 6. Prepare a Narrative

Description

7. Photograph Scene 8. Prepare a Sketch 9. Conduct Detailed

Search 10. Record and

Collect Physical Evidence

11. Conduct Final Survey

12. Release Crime Scene

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Same basic documentation photographs as performed in crime scene documentation

Photograph a vehicle in a 360 manner Show identifying marks (VIN, license

plate, registration stickers, damage to vehicle, location of seats)

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Photographic all vehicles in a 360 degree manner

Overalls – exterior and interior Medium – any evidence in place Close/up – evidence in place Close/up – with scale. May move

evidence to get a better view – after taking a photo of it in place

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Front view

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Driver’s side view

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Rear view

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Passenger side view

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Driver side front interior view

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Driver side rear interior view

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Rear trunk interior view

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Passenger side rear interior view

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Passenger side front interior view

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Vehicle identification number (Vin number)

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Do not use direct flash (Reflections)

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Odometer reading Available light or…

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Off camera flash

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On camera flash

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Under seats

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Split Vehicle Into Zones Driver Side Front Passenger Side Front Driver Side Rear Passenger Side Rear Trunk Engine Block Undercarriage

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Can place suspect at a location or in a vehicle

Can place victim at a location or in a vehicle

Can identify a hit and run vehicle Can identify a weapon

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Be Aware: If you open all the doors, your evidence may blow away

Collect visible items first Wear Tyvek to prevent contamination

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Forensic Vacuum Lint Roller/Fingerprint Tape Alternate Light Source (ALS) Collect Control Samples

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Manual collection Use your fingers or disposable tweezers

Be careful not to crush hair shaft Package in druggist fold Place in envelope Package Hair in Paper

Tape Lifts Place on piece of plastic Package in Paper

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Vacuuming Use sealed canisters to reduce contamination Use one canister per zone

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