ABSTRACT
Upon arrival at a scene, an investigator should be thoroughly briefed and receive his or her assignments. Investigators must assume control of the scene, witnesses, and police employee involved in the incident and prevent unauthorized access by the media. Among the early tasks to be accomplished are:
1. Protection of the evidence. 2. Determination of the boundaries of the scene if possible and
securing the entire area. A double perimeter is preferable: a taped and secure inner scene and a much larger barricaded or taped outer area that will serve to keep the public, media, and nonessential personnel away from forensic evidence and people involved in the incident.
