The Role of the First Responder
The Role of the First Responder
Crime Scene Forensics, LLC
Note the time that you:
1. Were dispatched
2. Arrived on the scene
3. Called for supervisory or specialized personnel
to respond to the scene
- get used to looking at your watch
4. Record the names and contact numbers for anyone
present at the scene upon your arrival.
1. Were dispatched
2. Arrived on the scene
3. Called for supervisory or specialized personnel
to respond to the scene
- get used to looking at your watch
4. Record the names and contact numbers for anyone
present at the scene upon your arrival.
1. Rope off a VERY LARGE area around the
scene (utilizing standard police crime scene tape)
2. Keep EVERYONE out and back
3. Ensure that only authorized persons are allowed
inside the crime scene
- this should be limited to the crime scene
investigators only
scene (utilizing standard police crime scene tape)
2. Keep EVERYONE out and back
3. Ensure that only authorized persons are allowed
inside the crime scene
- this should be limited to the crime scene
investigators only
A UNIFORMED OFFICER SHOULD PROVIDE CRIME SCENE SECURITY, AT ALL TIMES,
UNTIL THE SCENE IS RELEASED.
UNTIL THE SCENE IS RELEASED.
The crime scene should be protected from:
1. Human or vehicular traffic
2. Animals
3. Crime scene personnel
- use personal protective equipment
4. Do not use toilets or telephones within the crime scene
1. Establish a Crime Scene Attendance log and maintain
until the scene is released.
2. The log should include:
A. The name of each person entering the scene
B. The date and time each person entered the scene
C. The reason for each person entering the scene
D. The date and time each person exits the scene
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