ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION e actions taken during a crime scene investigation can play a critical role in the successful resolution of a case. Proper treatment and preservation of the crime scene are vital to the identi”cation and ultimate prosecution of the perpetrators. A crime scene that is handled in a haphazard manner can be detrimental to successful resolution of the case, not to mention a police department’s reputation. e diligent investigation of the crime scene is both necessary and critical (Birzer and Roberson, 2008). An important part of any investigation is the crime scene search. is chapter introduces the crime scene search, and the purpose
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
A’er reading this chapter, you should be able to do the following:
1. Describe the purpose and scope of crime scene search. 2. Describe the legal requirements of the crime scene search. 3. Identify and discuss preliminary crime scene search considerations. 4. Identify and discuss crime scene search methods. 5. Describe the protocol if evidence is discovered in the search.
