Crime Scene Search
LLeon Objectives: Intermediate Crime Scene Search
Learning Objectives for Crime Scene Search
1.1.1 The student will be able to explain certain objectives and legal obligations that must be followed during a crime scene search.
1.1.2 The student will be able to identify related constitutional and criminal laws related to a crime scene search.
1.1.3 The student will be able to define a search warrant.
1.1.4 The student will be able to describe certain requirements of a search warrant.
1.1.5 The student will be able to discuss search warrants according to Texas statutes.
1.1.6 The student will be able to explain some advantages of using a search warrant.
1.1.7 The student will be able to explain some exceptions of a warrantless search.
The student will be able to explain some justifications for denying unauthorized persons access to a crime scene.
The student will be able to identify a guide for organizing a plan of action.
2.1.2 The student will be able to explain important considerations for establishing a command post center and a search team.
The student will be able to identify a guideline for determining the search method and a starting point of the search.
2.1.4 The student will be able to list the various types of search methods.
The student will be able to identify some investigative tools and equipment that are recommended for performing crime scene searches.
2.1.6 The student will be able to identify samples of evidence collection kits recommended for crime scene searches.
The student will be able to list a basic guideline for conducting a crime scene search.
3.1.2 The student will be able to identify the methods of conducting a preliminary
investigation.
The student will be able to explain the importance for establishing a “chain of custody.”
3.1.4 The student will be able to explain the importance for conducting a final survey of the crime scene.
The student will be able to explain the importance for debriefing the search team.
The student will be able to explain the importance for maintaining a case file.
3.1.7 The student will be able to explain the importance for conducting a follow-up investigation.
4.1.1 The student will be able to define a crime scene sketch.
4.1.2. The student will be able to list the main reasons of using crime scene sketches.
4.1.3 The student will be able to identify the contents of a crime scene sketch.
The student will be able to list the types of crime scene sketches.
4.1.5 The student will be able to describe the elements of crime scene sketches.
4.1.6 The student will be able to identify types of methods for developing a sketch.
The student will be able list the main reasons for photographing a scene.
4.2.2 The student will be able to explain important considerations of crime scene photography.
4.2.3 The student will be able to identify three major vantage points involved in the coverage of a crime scene, as they relate to photography.
The student will be able to identify the different categories of "range" photographs.
4.2.5 The student will be able to identify some general standards used to review the credibility of crime scene photographs.
4.2.6 The student will be able to describe the relationship between crime scene sketches and crime scene photographs.
The student will be able to demonstrate crime scene sketching and photographing.
5.1.1 The student will be able to explain the value of fingerprints as physical evidence.
5.1.2 The student will be able to identify the methods of classifying fingerprints.
5.1.3 The student will be able to identify the methods for identifying fingerprints.
5.1.4 The student will be able to describe the differences between "visible", "plastic", and "latent" impressions.
The student will be able to explain the process of producing latent impressions.
5.1.6 The student will be able to name the different types of methods for developing latent impressions.
The student will be able to understand the use of computerized fingerprinting, known as the AFIS system.
5.1.8 The student will be able to explain the methods of rolling a full set of legible
fingerprints on a standard DPS/FBI fingerprint card.
The student will be able to demonstrate how to produce fingerprint evidence during a crime scene search.
6.1.1 The student will be able to explain important considerations of identifying, marking, collecting , and preserving evidence during a search.
The student will be able to identify different classes of evidence (not all-inclusive).
6.1.3 The student will be able to explain some precautions that should be taken to avoid contracting Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or other infectious diseases during a search.
6.1.4 The student will be able to list safety precautions, safe work practices, and
personal protective equipment (PPE) recommended for personnel processing crime scenes in hazardous environments. For more detailed information on this subject area, refer to Crime Scene Safety, Appendix B.
6.1.5 The student will be able to identify special storage needs for certain types of evidence.
6.1.6 The student will be able to identify methods of preserving evidence during foul weather.
6.1.7 The student will be able to demonstrate methods of identifying, collecting, marking, and preserving crime scene evidence.
7.1.1 The student will be able to define DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid).
7.1.2 The student will be able to name two methods of DNA evaluation.
7.1.3 The student will be able to describe important considerations of DNA evaluations.
7.1.4 The student will be able to explain the importance of maintaining a “chain of custody” when collecting and preserving potential DNA evidence.
The student will be able to identify the methods of collecting known blood samples.
7.1.6 The student will be able to identify the methods of collecting different types of blood samples.
7.1.7 The student will be able to identify the methods of collecting saliva and urine samples.
7.1.8 The student will be able to identify the methods of collecting different samples of semen stains.
7.1.9 The student will be able to identify the methods of collecting hair samples.
7.1.10 The student will be able to identify the methods of collecting tissue, bone, and teeth samples.
7.1.11 The student will be able to identify the methods of collecting DNA evidence from hats, shoes, sock, fingernails, weapons, and doors and windows.
7.1.12 The student will be able to explain important considerations of documenting, collecting, packaging, and preserving DNA evidence.
7.1.13 The student will be able to know where to submit DNA evidence.
The student will be able to demonstrate the process of collecting and preserving DNA evidence.
8.1.1 The student will be able to identify the methods of investigating an alleged
burglary.
8.1.2 The student will be able to identify the methods of investigating an alleged
robbery.
8.1.3 The student will be able to identify the method of investigating an alleged theft.
8.1.4 The student will be able to identify the method of investigating an alleged physical assault.
8.1.5 The student will be able to identify the method of investigating an alleged sexual assault.
8.1.6 The student will be able to identify the method of investigating an alleged
homicide.
8.1.7 The student will be able to identify the methods of investigating an alleged suicide.
8.1.8 The student will be able to identify the methods of investigating an alleged
kidnapping.
8.1.9 The student will be able to identify the methods of investigating an alleged
poisoning.
8.1.10 The student will be able to list a basic checklist for investigating specific crimes.
9.1.1 The student will be able to demonstrate a search under a simulated crime scene.
9.1.2 The student will be able to complete a final evaluation.
9.1.3 The student will be able to receive a class critique.
10.1.1 The student will be able to list a basic guideline for identifying potential computer and/or other electronic evidence.
The student will be able to identify a basic guideline for conducting preliminary interviews.
10.1.3 The student will be able to explain the importance of maintaining a “chain of custody” when securing and processing all electronic date and evidence.
10.1.4 The student will be able to identify the methods for documenting computer and other electronic evidence.
10.1.5 The student will be able to identify the methods for securing and processing computer and other electronic evidence.
10.1.6 The student will be able to explain important considerations for securing and processing computers located in a complex environment.
10.1.7 The student will be able to explain important considerations for securing and processing general electronic devices and peripheral evidence.
10.1.8 The student will be able to identify some common mistakes when handling electronic evidence.
10.1.9 The student will be able to demonstrate how to identify, document, secure, and process potential computer and other electronic evidence.esson Objectives: Intermediate Crime Scene Search